Author Archives: Jason Feder

Walking to class Monday morning, bobbing and weaving my way through the guided tours and hordes of potential Bruins, I came to a brilliant realization as I entered Public Policy. This is prime recruiting season for UCLA. Not only for football and basketball (we both know you want to come here, Jrue Holiday), but also […]

The football team began to get back into rhythm with the start of spring practice on Thursday, and with the level of experience that they are bringing into the year, the new starters will be in the spotlight. One of these focal points will be on the defensive line, which lost All-American defensive end Justin […]

Football coach Karl Dorrell said it best: “We have to make a move this year.” Heading into spring practice, which starts today, this sense of urgency for the Bruins to prove themselves as one of the top teams in the conference is the only motivation they need. With 20 returning starters and an experienced core […]

For most schools, simply getting to the Final Four is a great accomplishment. A banner would go up in the gym, alumni would pour in the donations, and a ticker tape parade around campus would probably ensue. As you may have noticed, there was no parade yesterday. At this school, expectations are high. And I’m […]

In the couple of weeks before signing day, Crenshaw High School defensive tackle Brian Price had his mind set. He had verbally committed to UCLA 11 months prior, and the prized recruit was not going to waver now ““ even with USC coaches Pete Carroll and Ken Norton Jr. sitting in his living room. Usually […]

Some people like Christmas, others prefer New Year’s, but for me, today is the best day of the year. For the next 19 days, there will be nothing but basketball for me, with breaks in my day only for sleep, ordering pizzas and personal hygiene. (Actually, nix that last one. Too much time away from […]