Thursday night, just after 8 p.m., UCLA students who never knew John Wooden were crying, embracing and wiping their tears. But across the street, the two people who knew him best stood patiently outside the hospital, composed and tearless.
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Former Bruin head coach Cunningham still carries Wooden’s principles
Coach John Wooden is known for the way he embraced everyone he met, for never swearing and for helping each individual find his competitive greatness.
John Wooden’s children, Jim and Nan, express gratitude for students’ support
With more than 300 youthful Bruins simultaneously cheering, crying and hugging each other across the street, the scene was quieter just outside the sliding doors at the east entrance of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
The biggest fan
I forgot to ask him this, but I wonder if Eric Calhoun knows what a baseball looks like.
Quarterback Richard Brehaut still hopeful for playing time during 2010 season
I feel kind of bad for Richard Brehaut. The poor guy is essentially stuck.
Q&A with Dan Guerrero
Dan Guerrero sat down with the Daily Bruin’s Matt Stevens to talk about his experiences and some tough decisions he has made in his nearly eight years at the helm of UCLA Athletics.
The Chairman
Dan Guerrero’s executive responsibilities essentially mandate that he exude professionalism around the clock.