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because I want to stay at UCLA; I really didn't have a second choice in my recruitment. We'll just have to see what happens. I'll have to see who they hire." Like he had told reporters that day in March of 2013, his choice depended on the newly-appointed coach. Throughout his time visiting schools, Zach established relationships with Coaches Lorenzo Romar (former UCLA coach and coach for University of Washington at the time) and Mark Few (coach for Gonzaga University). With UCLA as his #1 school, Zach

Charles Dickens opening to a Tale Of Two Cities is the perfect to judge the Celtics 16-17 season. The Celtics had the best of times with Isisiah Thomas having a historic season, and becoming one of the most beloved Celtics of All-Time. Their best of times continued with them over achieving and overtaking the Cavs record wise as the best team in the Eastern Conference. Their worst of times wouldn’t come to fruition until deep into their playoff run with the death of Thomas sister, and his __- injury

a modern social scientist, “Competition is one of the most basic functions of nature. Those best able to compete within an environmental niche survive. Those least well adapted die out” (“Humans are Competitive Beings”). Henry Russell Sanders, UCLA Bruins football coach, is credited with the phrase, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” In comparison, Vince Lombardi is quoted as having said, “Winning isn’t everything, but the desire to win is.” Although the different meanings of these

people, according to Coach Wooden who discussed how Kareem Abdul-Jabbar decided on attending UCLA. He chose UCLA instead of other highly successful programs closer to home because of the values displayed at the top by Coach Wooden. There were 4 sets of values that separated UCLA from the rest according to Wooden….evidence of equality; scholastic merit; credible, heartfelt testimonials from former UCLA players; and blind to color (Wooden & Jamison, 2005, p.

14. Early Basketball Dynasties Several teams in both college and the professional level formed early dynasties. Some say that this contributed to the unpopularity of the game during their reigns because the outcomes were too predictable. In the NBA, the Minnesota Lakers had a dynasty going; led by Mikan, they won championships in 5 of 6 seasons from 1949 to 1954. Even as the league changed its rules, and as Mikan's scoring dipped, the Lakers rolled. However, the game itself was becoming harder

he was involved in basketball, football, baseball, and track. He played the quarterback and safety for the football team. He played the shortstop and was the leadoff hitter for the baseball team. While participating in track, he broke school broad-jump records held by his brother Mack. Like in high school, most of Jackie's teammates were white. After graduating from Pasadena Junior College in the spring of 1939, Jackie transferred to University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Jackie became the

He played basketball for the UCLA Bruins from 1991-1995. As a freshman with the Bruins, O’Bannon never started but came off the beach for 23 games. He averaged four points a game. The reason for him not starting may be due to him tearing his anterior cruciate ligament during a pickup game six days prior to the start of basketball practice. In his sophomore year, he was named to the All-PAC 10 Conference team. In his junior

that bring in the money to the NCAA are complaining of going hungry because of the strict rules the NCAA has placed on university athletic programs. In March 2014, Shabazz Napier, the star of the 2014 NCAA Champions University of Connecticut Men's Basketball Team, publically told reporters that he sometimes goes to bed hungry some nights because he can not afford food. Although NCAA full scholarships include meal plans, the NCAA recognized a need for more accessible food for athletes. In April 2014

Division 1 receiving $497,600,000 while division 2 received 22 million and division 3 receiving 13 million to split between each of its number of schools in each division. This money is to be disbursed between 5 different categories: 39 % to the basketball fund, 26 % to grants and aid, 15% to student assistance, 13% to sports sponsorships, and 5% to academic enhancement. That leaves almost 380.8 million dollars left. 280 million goes to association programming, management, and surplus. That still

early 1900’s. This paper will debate whether college athletes should be paid a monetary compensation outside of their scholarships. This will be done by examining reasons for and against the monetary revenue for the athletes. Whether the sport is basketball, baseball, volleyball, football or swimming, college athletes bring in an immense amount of surplus revenue and popularity to the college they attend. For example, a study held by Orlando Sentinel estimates that the University of Texas Athletic