Author: ucladavid
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ROYALTY ON PARADE
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As the World Champion Los Angeles Kings get ready for their victory parade through the streets of Downtown, I give you another regal procession, of the Princesses of Westwood, from the recent UCLA Dance Team auditions As an (extremely) casual fan of the Los Angeles Kings since the early 70’s,…
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THUNDERCLAP
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Let’s hear it for lightning-quick Bruin Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have taken the NBA West by storm and are roaring to the Finals, after washing out the Spurs 4 games to 2, coming back from being down 0-2 in the Series, and down 18 in Game 6 There will…
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RAH, WINNING!
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The All-Access Reception is a WIN-WIN-WIN situation — The Spirit Squad WINS, as lots of funds are raised, the crowd WINS, as they are served up a performance by the gorgeous Bruin Cheerleaders (as well as delicious hors d’oeuvres and wine), and yours truly WINS, by collecting two prize drawings and a Silent Auction…
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SUPPORTABELLA
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On THIS SATURDAY, you can come support (and meet) the beautiful bellas of the UCLA Spirit Squad (and the guys, coaches, and mascots too) at the ALL-ACCESS RECEPTION, where you can help make the (much-needed and appreciated) funds MUSHROOM At UCLA on this Saturday, May 19th from 3:30pm until 6:30pm, the…
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DESSERT HOT SPRING
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The Main Course from the Bruins’ Spring Scrimmage was served up to you on Sunday, but there’s always room for dessert when you’re talking about the piping hot UCLA Spirit Squad Today was a good day for Bruins Ryan Hollins (of the Celtics) and Jrue Holiday (of the 76er’s) both of whom…
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BRINK-O DE FLY-O
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UCLA’s Cinco de Mayo Scrimmage proves that the Bruins are ready to FLY, with an air attack that will soar to the GOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! Regardless of who the starting Quarterback will be for UCLA this season, the Bruins are going to throw the ball, MUCHO. When Spring Practice began, it looked like…
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SQUAD ALMIGHTY
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Do you believe in Squad? — Today we give praise to the UCLA CHEER SQUAD, the often-overlooked and sometimes under-rated sect of Bruin Cheerleaders who routinely put Spirit in the Sky The UCLA Dance Team gets a lot of publicity and recognition for being World Class, so it’s easy to forget…
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TEARING UP AND CHEERING UP
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Crying in my Cheer — The UCLA Dance Team loses 3 sweet girls due to time constraints and conflicts (breaking my heart), but gets 9 beautiful returnees, and 2 fine additions, while the Cheer Squad continues to be Top Tier as well UCLA Spirit Audition Week can be an emotional rollercoaster. That…
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THIS TIME IT’S PERSONNEL
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Fantastic Four, the Sequel — UCLA Basketball adds Tony Parker to their other 3 top-rated incoming recruits, giving them the #1 Recruiting Class in the Nation, which Bruin fans know is no guarantee of success, but is still worthy of Hollywood-type buzz UCLA made it official yesterday, signing 6’9″ Center Tony Parker to…
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HUR-RY FOR CAPTAIN SPAULDING
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Some fans are GROUCHy as a TRIO of passes miss their MARX, but I say HORSEFEATHERS — That bit of MONKEY BUSINESS is not worth HARPing on, as CAPTAIN Mora’s Hurry-Up Offense Quarterbacks are frequently able to CHICO(ff) and find their Running Back BROTHERS, who have A DAY AT THE RACES at SPAULDING Field,…
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LAST ONES IN THE POOL
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One more pictorial reminder to support the Swim With Mike charity After a good, wet Pool Party, there’s often some mopping up to do. Today, 16 photos from last Saturday’s annual Swim With Mike fundraiser float to the top. As you peruse this final wave of damp shots, please don’t let…
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HONEY-DRIPPERS
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Honey, What Do You Do For Money — Dip-lomatic Immunity today for the USC Song Girls, who stripped down to bikinis and took a dip to help raise money for physically-challenged student-athletes, including the first one in the 32 years of the Swim With Mike Charity to attend UCLA You COULD say…