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UCLA-USC Preview: A Crosstown War Renewed

For many football fans in America's second largest city, this is the only game that matters. This Saturday at the Coliseum, the UCLA Bruins will meet their crosstown enemies, the USC Trojans, ...

Written by Derek Hart about 1 day ago 256 reads 0 comments
USC Football: The Five Worst Losses Of The Pete Carroll Era

Very few college football programs have been as dominant as the USC Trojans this decade. Among the accomplishments of Pete Carroll's cardinal and gold bunch: Seven straight Pac-10 Conference titles...

Written by Derek Hart about 2 days ago 186 reads 0 comments
The UCLA and USC Bands: A Tale of Crosstown Hatred

For over 80 years, UCLA and the University of Southern California have had one of the most storied rivalries in sports...

Written by Derek Hart about 3 days ago 741 reads 11 comments
UCLA Takes Advantage of Turnovers in 23-13 Win Over ASU

Before last Saturday's battle with the Arizona State Sun Devils, I felt that UCLA's seniors were primed to have a big day,being that it was their last home game and all...

Written by Derek Hart about 4 days ago 54 reads 0 comments
College Football: Five Intriguing Rivalry Matchups For 2009

This is the part of the college football season that I enjoy the most: rivalry games. This is where the passion of this sport really comes out; the renewal of traditional grudges and ancient hatreds...

Written by Derek Hart about 8 days ago 92 reads 0 comments
My List of the Four Worst Fanbases in Sports

Remember when you played Little League (or AYSO, or Pop Warner Football) as a kid? Remember how your coaches—mostly dads—grilled into your gray matter the importance of sportsmanship? Remember ...

Written by Derek Hart about 9 days ago 636 reads 0 comments
Bruins-Cougars: UCLA Handles Their Business In The Palouse, 43-7

Well, so much for the Washington State Cougars playing above their heads. So much for the 32 degree weather in Pullman, WA getting to the UCLA Bruins. And so much for Rick Neuheisel's bunch playing down to the Cougars' level...

Written by Derek Hart about 11 days ago 50 reads 0 comments
UCLA Basketball 2009-2010 Preview: Time to Step Up

Going into the 2009-2010 college basketball season, I can honestly say that I've rarely seen a UCLA Bruin basketball team with more uncertainties about what their fortunes will be...

Written by Derek Hart about 16 days ago 708 reads 1 comments
Bruins-Huskies: UCLA Overcomes Much Adversity In Gutsy 24-23 Win

After watching the UCLA Bruins and the Washington Huskies tangle at the Rose Bowl, there is one word that sums up the Bruins and their effort: Guts...

Written by Derek Hart about 19 days ago 91 reads 0 comments
UCLA-Oregon State: Bruins Stage Big Comeback But Lose Fifth Straight, 26-19

One thing you can say about the UCLA Bruins in their Halloween battle with the Oregon State Beavers in Corvallis: You can't fault them for not trying...

Written by Derek Hart about 25 days ago 67 reads 0 comments
Why Has UCLA Football Been So Mediocre for So Long?

This will not be an easy piece to write, being a UCLA alum and all, but... As we approach the end of this decade, it is safe to say that this has been a frustrating 10 years for the UCLA Bruin football program and everyone in Bruin Nation...

Written by Derek Hart about about 1 month ago 832 reads 2 comments
UCLA-Arizona: Bruin Offense Is Offensive Again In 27-13 Defeat

For the UCLA Bruins, it's looking like 2008 all over again. For the third time in four games, the offense failed to produce points or sustain long drives, getting only ten first downs and an ...

Written by Derek Hart about about 1 month ago 117 reads 0 comments
Ten College Marching Bands You Need to See Before You Die

Being a former member of a college marching band, I've been wanting to write this article for a long time. Having seen so many bands over the years either in person, on TV, or on YouTube, I ...

Written by Derek Hart about about 1 month ago 1,939 reads 19 comments
UCLA-Cal: Bruin Defense Wilts in Heat, 45-26

In the face of 90 degree temperatures at the Rose Bowl, UCLA fans were expecting an improved performance from their football team in their battle with the California Golden Bears. The Bruins themselves expected things to get better...

Written by Derek Hart about about 1 month ago 304 reads 2 comments
Los Angeles Dodgers in NLCS: My Thoughts

In light of the Los Angeles Dodgers beating the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLDS to earn a date with the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLCS, not to mention being four wins away from their first World Series appearance in 21 years, I have three words to say.

Written by Derek Hart about about 1 month ago 99 reads 0 comments
Bruins-Ducks: UCLA Makes Fatal Mistakes in 24-10 Loss

After the UCLA Bruins suffered a setback in losing to Stanford in Palo Alto, I was looking forward to their contest with the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl...

Written by Derek Hart about about 1 month ago 160 reads 2 comments
Dodgers In The Postseason: My Thoughts About Their Chances

When the Los Angeles Dodgers finally clinched the National League West Division after five straight losses, beating the Colorado Rockies last Saturday, 5-0, one thought ran through my head....

Written by Derek Hart about about 1 month ago 63 reads 1 comments
UCLA-Stanford: Bruins Falter Under Gerhart Heat in 24-16 Loss

Going into the UCLA Bruins' game against Stanford in Palo Alto this past Saturday, everyone in blue and gold knew that the main key to success in the contest was to stop the Cardinal's star running back, Toby Gerhart...

Written by Derek Hart about about 1 month ago 192 reads 1 comments
UCLA-Stanford Preview: Can The Bruins Keep It Going?

There are four words that can best describe the UCLA Bruins' season to this point: So far, so good. A 3-0 record, including a victory at Tennessee, and being the last remaining unbeaten team ...

Written by Derek Hart about about 1 month ago 296 reads 0 comments
Is It Time To Panic? Dodgers Lose Third Straight

In 1964 the Philadelphia Phillies, under manager Gene Mauch, were having their best season in nearly 15 years. Led by pitching ace Jim Bunning, who threw a perfect game that year, and slugger ...

Written by Derek Hart about about 1 month ago 108 reads 6 comments
UCLA-Kansas State: Bruins Step Up When It Counts in 23-9 Win

Like Coach Rick Neuheisel told the crowd at the Rose Bowl after UCLA's 23-9 victory over the Kansas State Wildcats this past Saturday, "it wasn't pretty...

Written by Derek Hart about 2 months ago 174 reads 0 comments
Big Win for Bruins in Tennessee Comes at a Cost

It's always a tremendous accomplishment when a football team wins on the road in a hostile environment. And it's always unfortunate whenever a player is injured and has to miss games as a result...

Written by Derek Hart about 2 months ago 319 reads 0 comments
Unequal Justice: Some Thoughts on the Oregon Punching Incident

When I saw Oregon running back LaGarrett Blount punch Boise State player Byron Hout and nearly go after fans in the stands after the Ducks' 18-8 loss in Boise this past Thursday, I was a bit surprised someone could do that...

Written by Derek Hart about 2 months ago 641 reads 3 comments
UCLA-San Diego State: Bruins Show Progress in 33-14 Victory Over Aztecs

For the first 12 minutes of the UCLA-San Diego State football game at the Rose Bowl, it seemed that the Bruins would be the same old team that went 4-8 a year ago...

Written by Derek Hart about 2 months ago 191 reads 0 comments
Is a Trap Game Bruin?: Previewing the UCLA vs. San Diego State Season Opener

Now that the UCLA athletic department, the city of Pasadena, and the quality air control people have given the OK for the UCLA-San Diego State game to be played, in light of the devastating Station ...

Written by Derek Hart about 2 months ago 415 reads 2 comments

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Derek Hart Article Archive

UCLA-USC Preview: A Crosstown War Renewed

USC Football: The Five Worst Losses Of The Pete Carroll Era

The UCLA and USC Bands: A Tale of Crosstown Hatred

UCLA Takes Advantage of Turnovers in 23-13 Win Over ASU

College Football: Five Intriguing Rivalry Matchups For 2009

My List of the Four Worst Fanbases in Sports

Bruins-Cougars: UCLA Handles Their Business In The Palouse, 43-7

UCLA Basketball 2009-2010 Preview: Time to Step Up

Bruins-Huskies: UCLA Overcomes Much Adversity In Gutsy 24-23 Win

UCLA-Oregon State: Bruins Stage Big Comeback But Lose Fifth Straight, 26-19

Why Has UCLA Football Been So Mediocre for So Long?

UCLA-Arizona: Bruin Offense Is Offensive Again In 27-13 Defeat

Ten College Marching Bands You Need to See Before You Die

UCLA-Cal: Bruin Defense Wilts in Heat, 45-26

Los Angeles Dodgers in NLCS: My Thoughts

Bruins-Ducks: UCLA Makes Fatal Mistakes in 24-10 Loss

Dodgers In The Postseason: My Thoughts About Their Chances

UCLA-Stanford: Bruins Falter Under Gerhart Heat in 24-16 Loss

UCLA-Stanford Preview: Can The Bruins Keep It Going?

Is It Time To Panic? Dodgers Lose Third Straight

UCLA-Kansas State: Bruins Step Up When It Counts in 23-9 Win

Big Win for Bruins in Tennessee Comes at a Cost

Unequal Justice: Some Thoughts on the Oregon Punching Incident

UCLA-San Diego State: Bruins Show Progress in 33-14 Victory Over Aztecs

Is a Trap Game Bruin?: Previewing the UCLA vs. San Diego State Season Opener

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