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That Scrappy Underdog In Westwood [UCLA Bruins]
Published 3/31/2008 by Leitch at Deadspin
Perhaps we just don't follow this as closely as we should, but we really weren't aware that this UCLA team was supposed to be considered the most hated team in college basketball? We thought Duke had that title for life? Anyway, we don't understand how any team with Kevin Love could possibly be considered the most hated anything. We don't know what happened after this picture was taken, but we suspect he grabbed the net and rifled it down the court, outlet-style. It's the third consecutive Final Four for UCLA, but because they haven't won a title yet in that span, they're not necessarily considered that ...

Homerism Regional Final: No. 1 Jet vs. No. 2 Bear. WHO YA GOT?
Published 3/31/2008 by Christmas Ape at Kissing Suzy Kolber
Bear: Represented by the UCLA Bruin. If you're getting a little tired of UCLA winning, as it seems some are, you probably shouldn't vote for the Bear. Bruins also represent that Boston hockey team, and we know what you all think of Boston. Stephen Colbert has made the bear out to be a "godless killing machine" and the label has caught on. Remember, though - his tongue is firmly planted in cheek as with all other things. The bear is actually quite devout and not very machine-like at all. They're actually pretty lazy creatures. Jet: Possesses "smart bombs" that ...