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

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oian While baseball has been deemed the American pastime, many would argue that the title unquestionably belongs to football. What could be more fun than screaming at the television while happily enjoying some wings and a frosty beer? Enthusiasm for the sport was evident at the UCLA vs. U$C game on that fateful (and depressing) Saturday, November 22nd. The energy of the crowd at the Los Angeles Coliseum was so thick you could taste it. Unfortunately, enthusiasm was not enough to save our team from being dominated by the Trojans, who led 33-2 at halftime. The Bruins managed to close the gap by the end of the game, and the final score of 47-22, while still disheartening, was less embarrassing than it could have been. After the game first year design student Shao Cheng commented, It was sad and depressing. I wish I had saved myself some time and money by just watching it at home. What was the cause of this loss to our long-opposed arch nemesis? Many assessed novice coach Karl Dorrell ' s leadership style as the game marked the Bruins ' fourth consecutive loss in the regular season. Others pointed to the raw talent the Trojans possessed in their fifth straight win over us. And then there were even those that looked to the alignment of the moon as the root of their woes. Whatever the case, it was apparent that future Bruin squads would have their work cut out for them if they ever wanted to ever kick some Trojan butt. Considering the recruiting potential of the National Champion Trojans and the incredible amount of talent returning to the team next year, the Bruins will face a difficult cross- town rival for years to come. With returning Bruin talent including all-star wide receiver Craig Bragg, quarterback Drew Olsen and linebacker Spencer Havner, Dorrell hoped to fully utilize their skills and experience early in the season. No matter how bleak the future looked, Bruins were confident that their persistence would eventually knock Tommy Trojan off his high horse. The University of Second Choice may have something to gloat about for the time being, but in the words of the legendary naval commander John Paul Jones, we have not yet even begun to fight... by Susan Sherman A

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Crowds gather to watch Unwritten Law perform at the Beat x Rally. The bond performed to o sea of cheering students hoping to upset the 2 Trojans the following weekend. Photographed by Mike Chien, Doily Bruin. The dance team gives the audience a taste of Bruin pride by performing at the Beat ' $C rally and concert, pepping up the crowd to bring out Bruin spirit. The pregame bonfire rally gave Bruins a chance to see their stars before the game, but unfortunately spirit alone never won games. Photographed by Rion Graham, Daily Bmin. low 21

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At least we beat CAL! w n Crashing into the Trojan receiver, middle line backer Justin London prevents the Trojans from another first down. The Trojans came out victorious but were probably ultimately disappointed when they realized what school they attended. Photographed by Mike Owen, Daily Bruin. 9 .- - fP| UCLA fans do not wont to see the sad, bitter end, so they leave to spare themselves the pain. The fans may have quit, but the players fought unil the end, despite the obvious inevitability of defeat. ffwtograpW by Rachel Been, Daily Bruin. There ' s no doubt about who these fans are rooting for; it ' s written all over their faces. Students and non-students alike got decked out in blue and gold gear to cheer on their team, but their loyalty was not enough to push the Bruins to victory. Photographed by Jonathan Hornish.