Category Archives: Sports

Thursday, November 21, 1996 COMPARISON: Quarterback Otton looks to redeem USC after a disappointing seasonBy John Kelly Daily Bruin Contributor "I know that I have slipped quite a bit." The sorrow and regret in Brad Otton’s voice is tangible when he recounts the tale of his shattered dream season. He has faced adversity and come […]

Thursday, November 21, 1996 FESTIVITIES: Rain in forecast moves event to Pauley, cancels bonfireBy Grace Wen Daily Bruin Senior Staff It’s that time of the year again. A time of family bonding, good eats, and an all-around warm fuzzy feeling. Yes, those pesky holidays are almost upon us, but before the feasting can begin, a […]

Thursday, November 21, 1996 FOOTBALL: Although parting as teammates, the Guidry’s exemplify true brotherhood on and off fieldBy Brent Boyd Daily Bruin Senior Staff They may be brothers for life, but they will be teammates for only two more days. Come Saturday, the final gun at the Rose Bowl will symbolize much more than the […]

Thursday, November 21, 1996 The Victory Bell may just be one of the most coveted possessions in the Los Angeles area. Each season, the winner of the USC-UCLA football game earns the right to keep the Victory Bell for the following year. And for each of the past five years, it has not been allowed […]

Thursday, November 21, 1996 FOOTBALL: Long ago, head coach Toledo was loyal to the Trojan causeBy Brent Boyd Daily Bruin Senior Staff Bob Toledo must be half-man, half-beast. According to Toledo, when you live in Los Angeles you’re either a Bruin or you’re a Trojan. Toledo’s a mixture of both. Although he can be found […]

Wednesday, November 20, 1996 HOOPS: Bruins remain optimistic for national title; new head coach Lavin emphasizes physical conditioningBy Hye Kwon Daily Bruin Staff If last year’s UCLA men’s basketball team was cocky and overconfident in its 1-2 start, this year’s squad is on the starting blocks with an entirely different attitude ­ humility. The fifth-ranked […]

Wednesday, November 20, 1996 NIT: More mature UCLA team under Lavin looks to avenge ’94 loss to TulsaBy Hye Kwon Daily Bruin Staff Eight long months removed from a shocking loss to Princeton, the UCLA men’s basketball team will embark on the 1996-97 season tonight against another opponent that stirs up painful memories from past […]