After a tremendously successful 2002-2003 season, what could the No. 2 UCLA men’s golf team possibly have in store for an encore? If the performance in the team’s first two tournaments is any indication, this year’s Bruin squad is better, deeper, and hungrier. UCLA got its season off on the right foot Saturday, with a convincing […]
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W. golf: Bruin golf expects to have continued success this year
The 2002-2003 Bruin athletic season saw UCLA’s golf program rise from subtle anonymity to a formidable powerhouse. This year, expectations are rightfully higher for both the men and women’s teams, who each begin their seasons ranked No. 2 in the country.  “I believe that this team has what it takes to be national champions,” said […]
Bruin golfers fail to win the crown at U.S. Amateur
The U.S. Amateur has eluded the grasps of a UCLA golfer for over a hundred years and will continue to do so this year. Four current Bruins and two former Bruins participated in the grueling six-day event held at historic and brutal Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. Seniors Steve Conway, Travis Johnson, and John […]
World of sports should also have a recall process
This is a historic time for California citizens as they nervously await the gubernatorial recall process. OK, it’s more like they’re laughing with cigars in their mouths while lounging back in reclining chairs, but nonetheless, the imminent recall election is historic on some moronic level. While we wait and see if it’s hasta la vista, […]
Moats key to drowning fan violence
I’m pretty sure you had many great ideas floating around in your head when you were young. Ideas you thought were golden, brilliant and extraordinary. Yet, when explaining the ideas to your parents, you were usually greeted with the polite head nod and the quip response, “That’s great champ.” Well I had many “champs” thrown […]
L.A. fans have much to learn from New Yorkers
I love New York. It’s the greatest city in the world. What other city can boast having an inspirational song by Frank Sinatra? I mean, Los Angeles has Randy Newman and Denver has John Denver, but no one measures up to the Godfather. New York City is also home to the greatest sports fans in […]
UCLA places third in Oklahoma
STILLWATER, Okla. “”mdash; UCLA’s title hopes at the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship melted away under the 106-degree Oklahoma sun at Karsten Creek Golf Club. The Bruins shot 10-over par in the final round, their second lowest round of the championship, and finished alone in third place at 45-over par. The Clemson Tigers held off a […]