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Up next for UCLA: Monday vs. Pepperdine

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Bruins will try to notch their second win before the schedule gets tougher over the Thanksgiving break. > UCLA up next VS. PEPPERDINE Monday, 8 p.m., Pauley Pavilion, FS W est . The Bruins (1-1) get a final warmup before facing a field that includes several top-25 teams in the 76 Classic in Anaheim over the Thanksgiving vacation. Pepperdine is 1-2 after Friday night's 72-70 win over Cal State San Bernardino. The Waves are lead by guard Keion Bell, a sophomore out of Pasadena High.

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UCLA gets victory after losing Dragovic to suspension

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:07:00 +0000

Drew Gordon scores 19 points to lead the Bruins past Cal State Bakersfield, 75-64, after team learns that its starting forward has been arrested on a felony assault charge. > Drew Gordon scores 19 points to lead the Bruins past Cal State Bakersfield, 75-64, after team learns that its starting forward has been arrested on a felony assault charge.

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UCLA Beats Cal State Bakersfield 75-64

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:02:39 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Drew Gordon scored 19 points and UCLA overcame the suspension of starter Nikola Dragovic and upstart Cal State Bakersfield for a 75-64 victory Friday night to avoid a second consecutive loss.

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Bruins could be in position to consider the (bowl) possibilities

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:50:58 +0000

A victory over Arizona State on Saturday would take UCLA to 6-5 heading into the season finale against USC, potentially opening up postseason vistas for the Bruins. > Bowled over?

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UCLA suspends forward Nikola Dragovic after felony charge

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:22:01 +0000

UCLA starting forward Nikola Dragovic has been suspended for the Bruins' game against Cal State Bakersfield following his arrest.

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UCLA F Dragovic arrested for assault (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:15:03 +0000

UCLA starting forward Nikola Dragovic was suspended for the Bruins' game against Cal State Bakersfield on Friday night following his arrest. A statement distributed by a team spokesman just before tip-off said Dragovic was arrested earlier in the day and charged with felony assault by the Los Angeles district attorney's office.

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UCLA's Dragovic suspended after felony charge

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:06:13 +0000

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UCLA suspends Dragovic after arrest on felony assault charge

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:45:19 +0000

UCLA starting forward Nikola Dragovic has been suspended for the Bruins' game against Cal State Bakersfield following his arrest.

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Bruins want to experience the joy of six

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:45:00 +0000

Rick Neuheisel's team is 5-5 and needs one win in its last two games, including Saturday's against Arizona State, to be bowl eligible. Doing so would eradicate a significant 'barrier,' the coach says. > Rick Neuheisel's team is 5-5 and needs one win in its last two games, including Saturday's against Arizona State, to be bowl eligible. Doing so would eradicate a significant 'barrier,' the coach says.

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Up next for UCLA: Friday vs. Cal State Bakersfield

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Bruins look to bounce back from season-opening loss against Roadrunners. > UCLA tonight VS. CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD When: 7:30.

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UCLA building depth at running back

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:55:00 +0000

With a number of talented young players in the backfield mix now and more coming next season, the Bruins are counting on consistent production. > With a number of talented young players in the backfield mix now and more coming next season, the Bruins are counting on consistent production.

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Bruins want to take their best shots against zones

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:22:00 +0000

Players know they'll see a lot of them after struggling with Fullerton's 1-2-2 zone in season-opening loss. > Players know they'll see a lot of them after struggling with Fullerton's 1-2-2 zone in season-opening loss.

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Neuheisel's familiar sideline call: Quarterback shriek

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

'I'm hard on quarterbacks,' concedes the Bruins coach, who was known for berating his signal-callers at Colorado and Washington too. But, Neuheisel says, he always follows up with encouragement. > Rick Neuheisel knows it, he just struggles to control it.

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UCLA's Aaron Hester hasn't lost his confidence

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Cornerback who won starting job in the spring might play this week. > UCLA defensive back Aaron Hester locked down wide receiver Nelson Rosario in practice Wednesday, then let the world know.

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Riding the roller coaster

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Bruins' quarterbacks have had an up-and-down season. > Quarterback coaster

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Josh Smith makes it official

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:52:49 +0000

After verbally committing to UCLA recently, Josh Smith has made it official, signing his letter of intent to play for the Bruins next season.

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Bruins go far outside comfort zone with opening loss

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

UCLA is unrecognizable in its loss to Cal State Fullerton, the worst performance he has seen in 13 years. Many of their problems seem too tough to fix. > Disillusioned by the Trojans, befuddled by the Lakers, and having it up to here with the McCourts, I plopped down on the couch Monday night for some comfort TV.

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Who would have guessed? Rick Neuheisel has UCLA playing as well as USC

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Text messages from press row . . . > Who would have imagined that in only his second season, Rick Neuheisel would have UCLA playing as well as USC? . . .

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Bruins, far from perfect, need lots of practice after loss to Cal State Fullerton

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:55:00 +0000

The 68-65 double-overtime defeat reinforces fears the team is in for a rocky season. 'We have a lot of improving to do,' says senior Michael Roll. > The double-overtime loss reinforces fears the team is in for a rocky season. 'We have a lot of improving to do,' says senior Michael Roll.

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CS Fullerton goes double OT to upset UCLA

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:33:19 +0000

Aaron Thompson scored a career-high 22 points and Cal State Fullerton upset UCLA 68-65 in double overtime Monday night, snapping a nine-game losing streak against the Bruins.

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It could be open season on Bruins

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:43:37 +0000

UCLA loses opener in two overtimes, doing little to refute notion that young team may be in for a long winter. > UCLA loses opener in two overtimes, doing little to refute notion that young team may be in for a long winter.

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UCLA's 2009-10 men's basketball schedule

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

UCLA schedule Friday CS Bakersfield, 7:30 p.m.

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Cal State Fullerton shocks UCLA in 2OT in Bruins' season opener

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:51:24 +0000

Aaron Thompson scored a career-high 22 points and Cal State Fullerton upset UCLA 68-65 in double overtime Monday night, snapping ...

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Bruins fall to Cal State Fullerton in double overtime

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:40:26 +0000

UCLA does little to refute the notion it could be a long season. > UCLA does little to refute the notion it could be a long season.

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UCLA strugging against Cal State Fullerton

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:30:15 +0000

Bruins trail Titans by six at halftime.

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Bruins continue to search for a consistent running game

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:20:08 +0000

UCLA will try to find consistency with its rushing attack against Arizona State, which has the 21st-ranked rushing defense in the country. > UCLA will try to find consistency with its rushing attack against Arizona State, which has the 21st-ranked rushing defense in the country.

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ESPN's 24-Hours Of Hoops: Viewers Guide Part One

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:19:04 +0000

ESPN's 24-hour Tip Off Marathon starts at Midnight Tuesday (Monday night). It's exciting, but the amount of exciting games isn't over the top. For a college hoops junkie, it's like the fix you've been waiting for. Here is a link to the schedule over at the Worldwide Leader. Midnight (ESPN and ESPN360.com) Cal State Fullerton vs. UCLA Most years this one would be a yawner. Sleep through it and watch the highlights. This year, maybe not so much. No doubt UCLA is far more talented that Cal State Fullerton on paper, but UCLA is young and inexperienced. They don't return a double digit scorer. They are looking for leadership. Does this mean Ben Howland won't have them ready? No way. He's a good coach. CSF did pound Hope International (WHO?) 93-57 and scored 93 points. Ok, maybe UCLA will win this one. 2am (ESPN and ESPN360.com) San Diego State vs. Saint Mary's This could be the best dish in the whole 24-hour buffet. Mountain West vs. West Coast. ...

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Bruins-Cougars: UCLA Handles Their Business In The Palouse, 43-7

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:50:31 +0000

Well, so much for the Washington State Cougars playing above their heads. So much for the 32 degree weather in Pullman, WA getting to the UCLA Bruins. And so much for Rick Neuheisel's bunch playing down to the Cougars' level. The Bruins handled things very nicely, going up to the Palouse and taking care of Washington State, 43-7, in a game that was well in hand virtually from the start. So much so that they were able to do something they've seldom been able to do: Clear their bench in the fourth quarter and give reserves such as quarterback Nick Crissman, a true freshman, playing time. It was, as Neuheisel said, "A luxury that we don't overlook." Kevin Prince had another solid performance in completing 27 of 40 passes for 314 yards and a touchdown, plus a 68-yard run for a score in the second quarter. Fullback Chane "The Train" Moline bulled his way to three rushing touchdowns from short distance, as well as catch seven passes for 60 yards, and Taylor Embree had six catches for 73 yards ...

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UCLA's Jerime Anderson is being watched

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

The point guard knows there's a lot riding on him to stay healthy and run the offense as the Bruins begin their uncertain journey. > Talk to the young man about pressure and he smiles.

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Trojans' Matt Barkley to keep starting position

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:59:00 +0000

Coach Pete Carroll says he has no intention of replacing the freshman quarterback, who had a four-turnover performance in a 55-21 loss to Stanford on Saturday. > With its second blowout loss in three weeks hanging over the program, USC will attempt to regroup and address issues as it prepares for its Nov. 28 game against UCLA.

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Bruins can show progress with bowl game

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:11:00 +0000

UCLA is on the fringe of bowl eligibility with a 5-5 record, but its chances are hurt by the fact all five losses came in conference play. > UCLA can claim progress at this point. The Bruins, after all, have one more victory than they did a year ago.

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Bruins go to backup plan they seldom use

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:35:00 +0000

Blowout victory allows UCLA coaches to give playing time to many who normally never leave the sidelines. > Blowout victory allows UCLA coaches to give playing time to many who normally never leave the sidelines.

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Chane Moline runs with opportunity

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:10:00 +0000

Senior fullback scores three touchdowns to help Bruins rout Washington State. > Fullback Chane Moline seems to be making the most of his last few college games.

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Cougs can't compete

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:03:35 +0000

In the wake of the latest indignity driving Washington State football into further oblivion, Paul Wulff was asked what could be taken from a 43-7 defeat to UCLA.

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Prince leads UCLA over Washington State 43-7

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:45:08 +0000

Kevin Prince threw for 314 yards and ran for a touchdown as UCLA beat Washington State 43-7 on Saturday.

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Cougars' 2 Minute Drill

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:39:10 +0000

Player of the game UCLA quarterback Kevin Prince threw for 330 yards and ran for 76 in the Bruins' 43-7 victory.

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UCLA cruises past Washington State

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:34:23 +0000

Quarterback Kevin Prince guides Bruins past the Cougars.

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Bruins insist they're not taking 1-8 Washington State lightly

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:18:29 +0000

Linebacker Reggie Carter points out that UCLA is coming off its own five-game losing streak, so the team had better be ready for a tough road game. 'A victory is never guaranteed,' he said. > Linebacker Reggie Carter points out that UCLA is coming off its own five-game losing streak, so the team had better be ready for a tough road game. 'A victory is never guaranteed,' he said.

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Forecast calls for near-freezing weather, and a UCLA romp, at Washington State

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:10:00 +0000

An upset in Pullman, however, would send the Bruins to the Pac 10 cellar. UCLA is favored by 17-1/2 points. Saturday's matchup, by the numbers. > An upset in Pullman, however, would send the Bruins to the Pac 10 cellar. UCLA is favored by 17-1/2 points. Saturday's matchup, by the numbers.

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Guard Stan Hasiak returns to the Bruins

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:34:00 +0000

Freshman had been involved in numerous incidents, including near fights with teammates. > UCLA freshman guard Stan Hasiak returned to the team Thursday, but Coach Rick Neuheisel said it was "unlikely" he would play Saturday at Washington State. He is not expected to travel with the team.

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Derrick Coleman will get first start of season for UCLA

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

After a rash of fumbles, the Bruins will turn to the 230-pound back against Washington State. > UCLA is headed in a different, bigger direction with its running game this week.

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Spotlight on the receivers

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:48:02 +0000

For my story for Thursday's paper, I wrote about Jermaine Kearse's ascension the past few weeks, notably Saturday against UCLA, when he scored UW's only two touchdowns.

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UCLA Basketball 2009-2010 Preview: Time to Step Up

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:13:13 +0000

Going into the 2009-2010 college basketball season, I can honestly say that I've rarely seen a UCLA Bruin basketball team with more uncertainties about what their fortunes will be. Viewing things that way is more or less inevitable, especially considering that the Bruins are returning just one starter, senior forward Nikola Dragovic, and lost not only key guys such as Darren Collison, Josh Shipp, and Alfred Aboya, but also Jrue Holiday, who jumped to the NBA after his freshman year and is now a Philadelphia 76er. Early departures have clearly hurt UCLA in recent times. If Holiday and fellow one-and-done star Kevin Love had stayed in Westwood through their senior years, the Bruins would be locks for the Final Four this year and favorites for the national championship. But as the old saying goes, you have to play with the hand you are dealt. Outside of Dragovic and fellow seniors James Keefe and Michael Roll, this year's version of college basketball's most successful program features players ...

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Bruins look better in final exhibition

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

UCLA beats Humboldt State, 74-57, as Michael Roll scores 17 points. Bruins open the season Monday against Cal State Fullerton. > After last week's scare against Concordia, UCLA Coach Ben Howland was searching for signs of improvement from his team.

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Stan Hasiak leaves Bruins for indefinite amount of time

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:19:00 +0000

Coach Rick Neuheisel says the freshman guard, who went home to Hawaii over the weekend, is "dealing with issues." > Coach Rick Neuheisel says the freshman guard, who went home to Hawaii over the weekend, is "dealing with issues."

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ESPNU 100 top-ranked center Josh Smith verbally commits to UCLA

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:01:49 +0000

Josh Smith, the top-ranked center in the ESPNU 100 who couldn't make a layup as a fifth grader, verbally committed to UCLA, his AAU coach, Daryll Hennings, said Tuesday afternoon.

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Josh Smith picks UCLA

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:07:19 +0000

Kentwood big man Josh Smith has decided he will play for UCLA next season.

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UCLA will make noise eventually

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:03:30 +0000

Davis: Ben Howland is a terrific coach, and he will have the Bruins playing well by February. Count on it. With the Pac-10 down this season, maybe UCLA will finish higher than expected.

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Kevin Prince is cleared to practice

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Quarterback, who took a helmet-to-helmet hit against Washington, is expected to start against Washington State. > UCLA quarterback Kevin Prince was cleared to resume practice today after going through tests.

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Ben Howland's challenge: Turning cubs into Bruins

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

With one exhibition game remaining, the UCLA coach faces the prospect of molding a team out of many freshmen and sophomores. 'We're behind right now,' Howland says. > His voice carries above the squeak of sneakers, the chatter of players, echoing into the corners of a mostly empty Pauley Pavilion.

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