University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Life / Southern Campus Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Above: Redshirt senior wide receiver Tab Perry fights for extra yardage against a stingy Trojan defense. Even against the top team in the country, the Bruins played with heart and resolve to the bitter end Photographed by lonolhon Harmsh, daily Bruin. Left: A die-hard fan holds up two fingers during the playing of the Alma Mater after the gome. Students showed their loyally to their school after every game, regordless of the outcome. Photographed by Angela Lao. L Above: The Bruin marching band provides relief from the incessant din of Tribute lo Troy by performing at holftime. Performances like these during home gomes helped fire up Bruin fans for second half action. Photographed by Angela lau. n o a 3 (6

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Victory in defeat seems quite the paradox, but that is precisely what became of Bruin football ' s 29-24 loss to the top-ranked Trojans on Dec. 4 ,h at the Rose Bowl. The unranked Bruins gave U$C a run for its money by hustling to keep the score close - much to the delight of those betting against a pundit-ordained Trojan blowout. The University of Second Choice drew first blood, as Trojan tailback Reggie Bush found daylight in the end zone. The onslaught continued as Ryan Killeen ' s 37-yard field goal left the Bruins down 10-0. Bruin fans accustomed to defeat began preparations for the rout, only to be pleasantly surprised by Craig Bragg and his phenomenal 96-yard punt return for a touchdown early in the second quarter. A series of missed chances by the Bruins were quickly capitalized upon by the Trojans, as they extended their comfortable lead going into the final quarter of play. But a nine-yard touchdown run by running back Manuel White, Jr. and a spectacular grab by tight end Mercedes Lewis would bring the Bruins within five points with less than two minutes left in regulation. And fans had every right to cheer when defensive standout Spencer Havner recovered a U$C fumble with less than a minute left. But while an outmatched David struggled on, it soon became clear that Goliath would win this day. Trojan safety Jason Leach intercepted a prayer unwisely thrown up by quarterback Drew Olsen, definitively putting the game just out of paw ' s reach. Crestfallen, first year biology student Aya Obara said, They played so well and came so close! It ' s such a shame that they didn ' t win, but it was a good game. Others, like first year theater student Allie Roy, were simply relieved that it wasn ' t a blowout so Bruin supporters can still show their faces around LA. The deck was clearly stacked against them, but the Bruins took great pride in giving this year ' s national champs a bitter fight to the end. And while Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart will be returning to lead his Trojans to a possible three-peat, you can bet he ' ll get more than he bargained for in the battles to come, bl A ftw yards vkovt of victory , daam, by Java. Qimta

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Below: Monique Moss, olteody on insider in the entertainment industry, offers advice to others at Entertainment Night. Given the opportunity to rub shoulders with professionals in the entertainment business, Bruins swarmed Pauley Pavillion in April. Photogiophed by Honk Fiiedmam. c Above: Various information workshops geared towards post-graduation woes ore offered to seniors ot SAA ' s annual Senior Night. 5AA had a committee that catered specifically to the needs of graduates, offering helpful programs and activities. Photographed by Hudson Hou. Above: Nothing short of a natural disaster will dissuade these Bruins from proudly representing their float. The Homecoming Parode took place in the streets of Westwood in front of crowds consisting of community members as well os students. Photographed by Fei Liu. Right: Spirit is certainly infectious os shown by these Bruins participating in the Homecoming Parade itself. Their enthusiasm spread to the crowd ond wos continued through the roily that was held afterwords. Photogiophed by Fa Uu,