Four years ago, Bruins fans should have noticed that "Football Monopoly Is Over" ominously had way too many zeros.
Brian Robinette
Van Nuys
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Letters: Rick Neuheisel era ends with a whimper
And UCLA fans aren't confident that Dan Guerrero is the right man to get the right man.
UCLA Coach Rick Neuheisel's firing didn't come as a surprise… (Mark J. Rebilas / U.S. Presswire )
While firing Rick Neuheisel was certainly a step in the right direction, I can't help but think that the administration at UCLA really doesn't care about the football program and we are therefore doomed to mediocrity. They have said and will say all the right things about putting up the money to compete with the Oregons and USCs of the world, but this alum will believe it when he sees it. Besides, even if we do, Dan Guerrero is the guy who will make the selection, and we all know what his track record is.
David Hirsch
Ventura
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I was astounded that Mike Leach was never mentioned as a possible candidate for the UCLA job.
He only turned a backwater school into a major contender with a high-powered offense. What might he have done with UCLA's resources?
Instead the AD promises a long and fitful search with most of his eggs in the basket of someone who has already turned him down.
If Pullman can sign top talent in less than 48 hours, what is Westwood's excuse?
And with Leach now at Washington State and Rich Rodriguez at Arizona, what if Chris Petersen says no?
Maddox Rees
Santa Barbara
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No one should be surprised that Rick Neuheisel failed at UCLA. His uncontrolled outbursts on the sidelines when players made errors would prevent many potential players from coming to UCLA to be embarrassed by their own coach on national TV. I am sure many gifted players who had options chose not to subject themselves to Rick Neuheisel's sideline behavior.
Roy Fassel
Los Angeles
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Rick Neuheisel claims he shouldn't have been fired this year because UCLA increased its conference win total from three in 2010 to five in 2011. I agree. He really should've been fired last year.
Rob Osborne
Manhattan Beach
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Rick Neuheisel was great at speaking to fans at the end of games, media interviews and giving pep talks to his players but was poor at coaching and picking his staff. Maybe when looking for a new job he should think about going into politics.
R.J. Mendelson
Playa del Rey
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Who would ever think of "UCLA" as the answer to the trivia question "Which college football team was No. 1 in the first BCS football poll (Oct. 26, 1998), as well as the first Pac-12 [South] division champion (Nov. 25, 2011)?"
Never has football mediocrity been so well rewarded.
Don Geller
Irvine
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UCLA in its ballet uniforms looked more prepared for Swan Lake than USC.
Wes Wellman
Santa Monica
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NAIA football power Azusa Pacific is moving to NCAA Division II. Isn't it time for UCLA to follow suit?
Phil Young
Palmdale
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I don't know which annoys me more: dimwitted sportscasters referencing the "warriors" on the gridiron (No, warriors currently are in Iraq and Afghanistan) or guys like Rick Neuheisel, who earn over $1 million a year whining about feeding their families. Hey, Coach, I hope some other dopey school hires you because if you think that $5.25 million in earnings over five years is tough to stretch, wait until you try to make the nut on the $1,800 a month that California unemployment pays.
Liz White
Los Angeles
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Hopefully in time Coach Rick Neuheisel's tenure as coach will fade to memory and his legacy will return to "Rick Neuheisel, Rose Bowl MVP."
Does anyone greet Magic as "Coach"?
Jayson Romero
Highland
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Note to NCAA: Want to build character and see an amazing team emerge? Sanctions leveled against the current USC team for the actions of others when these players were in junior high have seemingly helped inspire this coach and team to greatness.
Jennifer Cheffer
Irvine
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Most weren't even in high school when the violations occurred. So it's sad that USC's probation means kids who did nothing wrong are now going to suffer postseason punishment. Of course, I'm speaking of the kids from UCLA now having to face Oregon in the Pac-12 "Championship."
Dane Eurich
Redondo Beach
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The battle for Los Angeles is over. It is obvious that USC is the better football team.
It is also obvious that the USC football team is devoid of sportsmanship and class. Somewhere around 28-nil, the water boy should be in and calling the plays.
Rich Flynn
Huntington Beach
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Now I remember why I miss the NBA so much. The lockout is over, and they will play the first games on Christmas Day. I remember last year's Christmas Day Lakers blowout loss and how Kobe explained to all those fans who overpaid for tickets that he really did not like playing on Christmas Day. Family time, I believe. I was in retail for 35 years and I worked a lot of holidays, and spent many Christmas days with my customers, but I always brought my "A" game: great customer service and a big smile.
So Kobe, why don't you send me a couple of free tickets to that game, since I cannot afford to buy them, and if you decide to show up as well and the Lakers win I will apologize to you publicly at center court after the game.
Larry Weiner
Culver City
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