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This is not Madness…
It’s awkward time as we approach the 15th of March. A day also known as the Ides of March, in Ancient Rome the day was a celebration of Mars, their God of war, but was more famously the day of Julius Caesar’s untimely assassination and betrayal by the friends he considered close. On the 15th of March fans of NCAA College Basketball will be celebrating the famous ‘Ides’ in their own way. Yes, after the opening round of the First Four (the first four play-in games to enter the tournament’s overall field of 64 teams) the NCAA Tournament will officially begin. March Madness is the colloquial term for the time over the duration of the NCAA Tournament; where buzzer-beating shots regularly encroach on narrowly-lead teams and lesser known teams ordinarily poach off more commonly branded basketball. It is a time of passion, persistence and revelry in the arts of war; not unlike the ancient Roman’s celebrations of the God of war. Today, I’ll be starting off tournament coverage of possible tournament teams conference by conference, each of the major conferences, and a bundle of the mid-majors. Read More >>
Fans Have Say in Location of UCLA’s Home Games Next Season; Get Your Custom Gear Now @ onthefield.com
UCLA will be taking their College show on the road next year, and not just for away games.
The Bruins’ long time home arena, Pauley Pavilion, will be under renovations for the 2011-12 season, so UCLA’s home games will take place at several different venues. Fans will have a say in where the team plays, as they will be surveyed to determine which destinations are most desired. It is likely they will use a combination of arenas.
The sites are The Los Angeles Sports Arena, The Honda Center in Anaheim, Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Staples Center, Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, and RaboBank Arena in Bakersfield.
Lane Kiffin Looking for the Answer
Ah, college football in Los Angeles.
Glamorous, high-profile and full of recrimination …
USC is 2-0, and no one is satisfied.
UCLA is 0-2, and no one is satisfied.
Good times.
The Trojans won Saturday night, but it was not a resounding victory. It was a lukewarm 17-14 victory over Virginia at the Coliseum. A week after the defense was blistered for giving up 36 points and 588 yards to Hawaii, it was the offense’s turn to hand-wring following a less-than-stellar performance in front of the home fans.
And coach Lane Kiffin looks for answers while he continues to offer up reasons why the Trojans aren’t yet a well-oiled machine. Read More >>
Richard Brehaut Turn at the Helm as the Bruins Quarterback
UCLA was embarrassed Saturday night by Stanford, 35-0. The Bruins turned the ball over four times and the passing attack was brutal under sophomore signal-caller Kevin Prince. He connected on six of 12 passes for just 39 yards, threw a pick and botched a handoff — the last act prompting head coach Rick Neuheisel to yank him from the game.
But that wasn’t enough for Prince to lose his job.
In fact, he apparently did something right.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Neuheisel named Prince the Bruins starter for this weekend’s contest against Houston after reviewing the game film. The coach had initially said he’d wait to name a starter until after practice this week, but the film review changed his mind.
Richard Brehaut, who replaced Prince, completed five of nine passes for 42 yards, though he also threw an interception.
It’s pretty likely Neuheisel is choosing the lesser of two evils here, and it’s also likely to be a long season in Pasadena.
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