On Wednesday morning, Pac-10 Commissioner Larry Scott stood at the podium, with representatives from ESPN and Fox on his right and a wide smile on his face.
Author Archives: Lee Witbeck
Men’s track and field upsets Trojans with win in the 5,000 meters
The men’s track and field teams from USC and UCLA are both storied programs, combining for 36 national championships, an incredible amount of future Olympians and even more All-Americans.
Club sailing team makes big waves in international race in France
In the fall of 2007, the UCLA club sailing team was cruising through its season, competing in regattas up and down California.
Men's track heads to Triton Invitational
While every coach will tell you that every contest counts, it wouldn’t take too much pressing for them to say the ones at the end count more.
Men’s track and field dual meet with Oregon ends in first tie ever
One-on-one, head-up, for all the marbles. As a fan, that’s what everyone wants to see.
Preaching Wisdom off the Blocks
Assistant coach Johnny Gray stands on the edge of the track, stopwatch in hand. As another runner passes him, he calls out again, “Good swing!” This simple two-word phrase is an important tool for Gray, one that he uses on a daily basis to critique and encourage his athletes.
Many men’s track and field athletes rest up, while others post personal bests at Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational
For a track meet bearing the names of two of the sport’s greatest competitors, the Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational was surprisingly void of competitive fire.
A week after a dominating win by the No.