Another Saturday, another critical game for UCLA's young but improving football team. Arizona State comes to town seeking its fifth win of the year, its hopes of becoming bowl eligible hanging by a thread with two to go, the last against Arizona. The record is worse than that when you consider that the Devils' four victories came in its first two games - over Idaho State and Louisiana Monroe - and over the Pac 10's two Washington teams]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:53:00 GMT UCLA senior linebacker Reggie Carter is another of the seniors, who will be playing their last game at the Rose Bowl today as a Bruin. Carter was voted one of the team captains by his teammates, not only because of his leadership, but because of his play. He gained much respect by the media for his never quit attitude, especially in the blowout to BYU, he never quit and played until the final whistle as if it were a close game]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:16:00 GMT Senior wide receiver Terrence Austin, like senior tight end, Logan Paulsen, was voted by his teammates. Austin has the distinction of owning UCLA's all-time single season all-purpose yards record breaking the previous formerly held by another popular Bruin, Maurice Jones-Drew. BruinBlitz.com caught and talked to Austin after a recent practice to discuss his career at UCLA]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:29:00 GMT The UCLA men's basketball squad played the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners even in the first half after falling behind by as many as eleven points twice, tying the score at 35 all with a twelve point run to finish the first twenty minutes. The Bruins then ran away from Bakersfield in the second half, leading 60 to 42 with eight minutes left in the game before finally winning 75 to 64.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:39:00 GMT Senior tight end Logan Paulsen played as true freshman, but redshirted a year ago, due to an injury that he suffered in the opening game against Tennessee in 2008, snapping his streak of 23 consecutive starts. He was given a fifth year and because of the respect he has from his teammates, he voted by them as team captain. Paulsen will be playing his last game, at the Rose Bowl, as a Bruin on Saturday]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:12:00 GMT UCLA running back/fullback Chane Moline, also known as "Chane the Train" is another of the outgoing seniors who will be stepping on the Rose Bowl field for the last time as a Bruin this coming Saturday. My how time flies by, it seems like yesterday the Bruin faithful were thrilled that Moline was joining his two other brothers as a Bruin]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:37:00 GMT The UCLA Bruins (0-1) will face the Cal State University Bakersfield Roadrunners (1-1) Friday night at 7:30 in Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins will be attempting to get their first win of the year after the disappointing double overtime loss to Cal State Fullerton on Monday night]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:11:00 GMT The Bruins finished a solid week of practice as they get ready for another huge game against Arizona State. Every game has meant so much this season with all the different ramifications this young team has faced this year. One thing is for sure, UCLA can't afford anymore losses if they want to play for something other than pride]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:52:00 GMT The UCLA Women's' Basketball team, (2-1) in their regular season home opener, gave up some friendly mahalo, as they hosted the University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahines, (1-1), who were fresh off a victory against UC-Riverside. The last time the two teams met was in November of 2002, with the Bruins losing a heartbreaker, 70-66.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:47:00 GMT Coach Ben Howland conducted his weekly press conference on Thursday afternoon. The key points he discussed were as follows]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:58:00 GMT When UCLA takes on Arizona State on Saturday it will be the last game played as a Bruin in the Rose Bowl. BruinBlitz.com was able to talk to a few of the seniors to get their thoughts on their journey as a Bruin football player]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:15:00 GMT Four-star Erick Dargan (6-1, 200, 4.6) from Pittsburg, Calif., is one of the Golden State's best two-way players and he is being recruited for his talents as both a running back and defensive back. He currently has nine offers on the table and he has already taken some visit]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:38:00 GMT The Bruin seniors will be playing in their last game as a Bruin in the Rose Bowl on Saturday. Hopefully there will be a good turnout to support those young men who have given it all for UCLA during a very up and down time. With the victory on Saturday the Bruins will position themselves for a Bowl game while loss would pretty much end their hopes for postseason play]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:19:00 GMT We were discussing the effects of having one-and-done players in the Lounge, got me to thinking this morning after the opening of the men's basketball season]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Three-star defensive tackle Kirifi Taula (6-3, 269, 4.7) from Anaheim (Calif.) Servite blew up early in the season with dominating performances against some of the state's best programs. His stock skyrocketed and received a lot of recruiting attention, while helping his team to a 9-1 recor]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:17:00 GMT For the seniors, Saturday will be the last time they will play in the Rose Bowl as UCLA Bruins. It appears that the whole team understands this and really put forth a good effort on Tuesday. It also helps the focus for a young team to also have bowl game ramifications on the line. Everything is that much more important]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:59:00 GMT One look at the following video of four-star linebacker prospect Hayes Pullard (6-0, 220, 4.5) from Los Angeles (Calif.) Crenshaw tote the football and wonder if some schools just may play him on the offensive side of the ball. Enjoy]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:04:00 GMT UCLA suffered its first defeat in its first official game of the season by losing to Cal State Fullerton 68 to 65. Shooting a miserable 31 percent for the game, the Bruins were behind most of the game, and they only made five of 29 three- pointers for a terrible 17 percent]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:19:00 GMT Three-star cornerback Shaquille Richardson (6-2, 170, 4.5) from Los Alamitos, Calif., entered the season somewhat flying under the recruiting radar. He had a standout performance at the NIKE Camp held in Los Angeles where he earned the Camp's defensive back MVP Award and he has never looked back]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:13:00 GMT Four-star linebacker Aramide Olaniyan (6-2, 202, 4.51) from Woodberry Forest (Va.) Woodberry Forest School. Michigan, Clemson , Duke North Carolina, North Carolina State, Virginia, Wake Forest, and UCLA. He made his college decision earlier toda]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:43:00 GMT