Mora’s Links Love-Fest brings together Bruins for kids

•June 5, 2013 • Leave a Comment

Jim L. Mora is a coach of the people. That was made evident to me after this year’s annual UCLA Spring Game. Signing autographs mobbed by Bruins gridiron faithful on the Rose Bowl turf, I asked the second year head coach if he’d mind answering questions while he inked helmets and jerseys for the fans.

Shannon & Jim L. Mora strolling the red carpet at this year's celebrity golf classic.

Shannon & Jim L. Mora strolling the red carpet at this year’s celebrity golf classic.

He politely said, “I really apologize but I’d like to give my full attention to these people because the fans are who really matter.”

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This L.A. kid remembers Deacon Jones

•June 5, 2013 • Leave a Comment

“Just like Ray Charles was born to sing the Blues, I was born to rush the quarterback.”

-Deacon Jones

Deacon Jones coined the term "Sack" to describe taking down a quarterback. courtesy:AP

Deacon Jones coined the term “Sack” to describe taking down a quarterback.
courtesy:AP

Deacon Jones, the anchor of the famed Los Angeles Rams defensive line known as the Fearsome Foursome, died this past Tuesday of natural causes at the age of 74.

I don’t remember seeing Deacon Jones play for the Los Angeles Rams. I’m not old enough. He was traded to the San Diego Chargers prior to the 1972 season.

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UCLA Spring Showcase does so for Bruins fans

•April 30, 2013 • Leave a Comment
The annual Blue & White game capped the UCLA Spring Showcase at the Rose Bowl. photo: Eric Geller

The annual Blue & White game capped the UCLA Spring Showcase at the Rose Bowl.
photo: Eric Geller

The UCLA football team ended its spring workouts at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena this past Saturday at the annual Spring Showcase.

The showcase really didn’t accomplish much to propel the Bruins as the odds on favorite to repeat as PAC-12 Southern Division Champions, maybe winning the conference outright and earning a trip to a BCS game.

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Ex-Bruin lineman Ogden to be enshrined in Canton this Summer.

•April 19, 2013 • Leave a Comment
UCLA's Jonathan Ogden won the Outland & Morris Trophies as the nation's best lineman in 1995. courtesy: Associated Press

UCLA’s Jonathan Ogden won the Outland & Morris Trophies as the nation’s best lineman in 1995.
courtesy: Associated Press

During the early to mid-1990s, UCLA was fortunate to have offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden on its football roster.

Coming out of Washington D.C. he chose the Bruins over the University of Florida only because UCLA would allow him to be a part of the track and field team as well as the football team.

Thank goodness Gators don’t do much compromising in, or out of, the water.

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UCLA freshman Muhammad declares for June NBA Draft.

•April 16, 2013 • Leave a Comment

Here’s my recent post on examiner.com.

UCLA freshman Shabazz Muhammad is going pro. courtesy: AP

UCLA freshman Shabazz Muhammad is going pro.
courtesy: AP

Like Kevin Love, Russell Westbrook, Jrue Holiday and Trevor Ariza before him, Shabazz Muhammad joined the “one-hit wonder club” of the UCLA men’s basketball team.

As expected, since arriving in Westwood last year as a member of the nation’s second-ranked recruiting class, Muhammad, the Pac-12 Co-Freshman of the Year on Tuesday announced he’s elected to forego his remaining college eligibility and enter the 2013 NBA Draft.

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Howland’s Westwood decade wasn’t “Wooden statue-esque”

•March 25, 2013 • Leave a Comment
Ben Howland coached Bruins to three Final Fours. courtesy: AP

Ben Howland coached Bruins to three Final Fours.
courtesy: AP

Patience hasn’t been a virtue in college basketball, or any college sport for that matter, since cable television and ESPN became part of our lexicon.

UCLA’s patience with its men’s head basketball coach, Ben Howland, ended this past weekend after ten seasons.

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Ex-Bruins show well in second annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.

•January 21, 2013 • Leave a Comment
AFC and ex-Bruin running back David Allen (26) was happy with his performance in 2nd annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. photo: Eric Geller

AFC and ex-Bruin running back David Allen (26) was happy with his performance in 2nd annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
photo: Eric Geller

Put on by the players’ union, the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl isn’t just about the game, it’s about what the 104 aspiring future pros could be facing at the next level on and off the field.

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