UCLA men’s volleyball nearly overcame yet another early deficit Thursday night against UC Irvine, but the comeback fell short, leaving the stunned Bruins with few positive things to say. “This is unacceptable volleyball, collectively,” said junior middle blocker Mitch Stahl. “Our mindset is just wrong and we’re coasting right now. … We’ve had some bad […]
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Men’s volleyball focuses on honing mental aspects of game
The UCLA men’s volleyball team isn’t satisfied, but that’s nothing new. What is new, though, is the outlook of a reinvigorated program. In a 2015 season characterized by youth and inconsistency – plenty of losses, too – the Bruins weren’t content with their play on the court. But the team never found answers, spiraling into […]
Tanner’s Take: In case football distracted you from UCLA soccer’s National Signing Day
There are a few things I regret about National Signing Day. For one, I woke up at 5:45 a.m. on a Wednesday morning to refresh Twitter a couple times. But, more importantly, I regret allowing football to become the all-consuming beast that it always turns into. The Bruins’ recruiting efforts gave them the No. 7 […]
Set Six Episode 4: No vacation for us
The Daily Bruin volleyball beat writers missed their flight to Hawaii this week – okay, maybe the newspaper budget doesn’t allow for that – so Set Six once again comes to you from Westwood. Listen as Grant Sugimura, Phil Share and Tanner Walters discuss a quiet week with just a single match, Grant’s feature and […]
Around the League: UCLA gymnasts lauded, Washington talent sets records
While Bruin athletes continue competing in Westwood, here’s a look at some of the biggest news from the rest of the Pac-12. All-Century gymnastics squad Everything came up blue and gold in the Pac-12’s announcement of the league’s All-Century Women’s Gymnastics Team this week. Bruin gymnasts – highlighted by Tasha Schwikert, the Gymnast of the […]
2016 National Signing Day: UCLA live blog
It’s here, it’s today. Follow along and stay tuned to see how UCLA fares on National Signing Day. This post will be updated throughout the day. — RECAP: Read the full breakdown of the Bruins’ successful day. — 1:32 p.m. The most dramatic aspect of UCLA’s 2016 National Signing Day so far was probably the fact […]
Tanner’s Take: Brace yourselves UCLA fans, it’s almost National Signing Day
I don’t like National Signing Day. It’s an annual exaltation of overhyped high school kids on a nationally televised display of overinflated egos. Nonetheless, the drama captivates me every year, as I ultimately join the refresh-Twitter-every-minute obsession that sweeps the nation. Maybe it’s some psychological validation since world-class athletes are choosing to come to my […]