The Bruins are in an early-season identity crisis, products of a head-scratching fortnight that saw them play one good half against a good Houston team on the road before Saturday’s near-disaster against plucky San Jose State.
Author Archives: Ryan Eshoff
Preseason Pac-12 Power Rankings
The Pac-10 became the Pac-12 this year, assimilating Utah and Colorado and splitting into Northern and Southern divisions. Ryan Eshoff offers his opinion on how the new teams will affect conference power rankings.
_Bruin football should be wary of the mistakes made by its nearest cousin ““ Michael Bay's 'Pearl Harbor'_
I’ve found the World War II movie equivalent of the UCLA football program as currently situated. You might not like this movie. In fact, you probably despise it. It’s the 2001 blockbuster “Pearl Harbor.”
_An underdog story shows the value of honoring blessings with humility and respect_
This is a tale of two point guards.
_American men's tennis needs a star player to draw more U.S. fans to the sport_
Sundays tend to be all about routine. Church, professional football (hopefully), afternoon siestas, family dinners and repeat the next week. Recently, though, as part of this column space, I’ve developed a new habit.
_Men’s soccer has no extra time to fix its reputation for diving and acting if it hopes to be accepted into an American sports culture that prizes toughness_
I am a World Class soccer player.
_Dynamics of baseball top its counterparts, yet No. 1 and No. 3 picks Gerrit Cole and Trevor Bauer aren't getting the Westwood love they deserve for their success_
I was so excited about the Major League Baseball draft that I turned it off after 15 minutes.