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Kim Luk
Block, Gene
UCLA BB
Monday, March 07, 2016 10:26:56 AM

We are season ticket holders for past 20 plus years and have 4 season tickets in Section 216. We have decided not
to renew our 4 seats if Steve Alford is retained.
Go Bruins!
Kim Luk
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Guerrero, Dan
aaron1050@
Block, Gene; Rebholz, Joshua
RE: The Petition to Restore UCLA Hoops
Monday, March 07, 2016 5:10:20 PM

Hi Aaron,

Thanks for the email and copy of the online petition regarding UCLA mens basketball.

Its clear from what youve written that you, and those who participated in the petition, are
passionate about UCLA Athletics and care deeply about our past, present and future. Without this
passion and support, we wouldnt be able to sustain the athletic and academic excellence you and
others have come to expect from us; and make no mistake, we welcome these expectations. Its this
kind of passion that allows UCLA to compete for championships across all of our sports on a yearly
basis. The bars been set high around here. And believe me, our coaches and student-athletes know
thisits why they came here in the first place.

In regard to the petition, I do have a few thoughts Id like to share with you

Quite frankly, this has been a disappointing season, especially in conference play, for all involved.
There are no two ways around that. Nobody wants to win more than I do and I know Coach Alford
is the same way, as are the young men in that locker room. Remember, this coaching staff and many
of these young men know what its like to win a Pac-12 Tournament Championship. They know what
its like to advance to the Sweet 16 (some of them twice). We entered the year having only lost two
games at Pauley over the last two seasons, and we hoped to build upon all of these successes. And
now, looking back at our season, victories over #1 Kentucky and #7 Arizona in front of fantastic
capacity crowds at Pauley Pavilion not to mention a big win at #20 Gonzaga in a very hostile
environment make the frustration all the more palpable.

Progress, unfortunately, is not always a straight line.

Like I do with all our coaches, after every season, win or lose, Ill sit down with Coach Alford to
review the year that was. Together, well consider what we must do to improve. And make no
mistake, we must improve. We must get better. We all know that we need to be moving forward as
a program. And with an impressive recruiting class coming to Westwood next year, Coach Alford will
have both talent and experience on the floor we are moving forward.

What can be easy to lose sight of is the fact that I love UCLA as much as anyone. This isnt just a job.
Its my life. As a little kid down in Wilmington, I dreamed of following in Jackie Robinsons footsteps.
And because I love this place, I share your frustration and respect your concerns. I know how much
everyone on that petition loves this place too.

Rest assured, at the end of the day, I have, and always will, act in the best interests of UCLA.

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and for supporting UCLA Athletics.


Go Bruins!
Dan

From: Aaron1050 <aaron1050@

>
Date: March 3, 2016 at 5:16:50 PM PST
To: <dguerrero@athletics.ucla.edu>
Cc: <gblock@conet.ucla.edu>, <jrebholz@athletics.ucla.edu>
Subject: The Petition to Restore UCLA Hoops
Dear Mr. Guerrero:

My name is Aaron Michiel. I am a UCLA graduate (Class of 1995), and a former

UCLA basketball season-ticket holder and member of the Wooden Athletic Fund. I
am writing to you representing a petitionasking that you dismiss Steve Alford as
head coach of the UCLA Men's Basketball team at the conclusion of this season. The
petitionis located at:

RestoreUCLAHoopsNow.com

For your convenience, I have also attached a PDF file of the petition letter and the
first 1,246 responses, in case that is an easier way for you to review.

You will note that the petition has now been signed by 1,264 Bruins (and counting)
from a wide swath of current and former season-ticket holders, active and former
members of the Wooden Fund, alumni, current students, former student-athletes,
and fans.

The signatures were allcollectedover the last several days, when my partners in this
project and I were moved to create the letter, petition, and website.Most of the
signers have not only taken the time to sign the petition, but have also added their
own comments on the state of the program, as well as their background as Bruins
and particularly as fans of the men's basketball team.

We hope you will take the time to not only read the petition, but the comments as
well, as they are sincere reflections of, and offer direct insight into,thestrong feelings
of the UCLA fan-base toward the men's basketball program and its current state.

If you wish to discuss this with me further, you may reach me via this e-mail address
or on my cell phone at

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best Regards,

Aaron Michiel

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Guerrero, Dan
Block, Gene
RE: The Petition to Restore UCLA Hoops
Monday, March 07, 2016 5:24:42 PM

Thanks Gene.
Im afraid it may fall on deaf ears, but hopefully not.
I am sincere in what I say and perhaps that will resonate.

From: Block, Gene

Sent: Monday, March 07, 2016 5:13 PM
To: Guerrero, Dan
Subject: Re: The Petition to Restore UCLA Hoops

Dan -- excellent letter.

Thanks
Gene
Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 7, 2016, at 5:10 PM, Guerrero, Dan <dguerrero@athletics.ucla.edu> wrote:

Hi Aaron,

Thanks for the email and copy of the online petition regarding UCLA mens basketball.

Its clear from what youve written that you, and those who participated in the petition,
are passionate about UCLA Athletics and care deeply about our past, present and
future. Without this passion and support, we wouldnt be able to sustain the athletic
and academic excellence you and others have come to expect from us; and make no
mistake, we welcome these expectations. Its this kind of passion that allows UCLA to
compete for championships across all of our sports on a yearly basis. The bars been
set high around here. And believe me, our coaches and student-athletes know thisits
why they came here in the first place.

In regard to the petition, I do have a few thoughts Id like to share with you

Quite frankly, this has been a disappointing season, especially in conference play, for all
involved. There are no two ways around that. Nobody wants to win more than I do
and I know Coach Alford is the same way, as are the young men in that locker room.
Remember, this coaching staff and many of these young men know what its like to
win a Pac-12 Tournament Championship. They know what its like to advance to the
Sweet 16 (some of them twice). We entered the year having only lost two games at
Pauley over the last two seasons, and we hoped to build upon all of these successes.
And now, looking back at our season, victories over #1 Kentucky and #7 Arizona in
front of fantastic capacity crowds at Pauley Pavilion not to mention a big win at #20
Gonzaga in a very hostile environment make the frustration all the more palpable.


Progress, unfortunately, is not always a straight line.

Like I do with all our coaches, after every season, win or lose, Ill sit down with Coach
Alford to review the year that was. Together, well consider what we must do to
improve. And make no mistake, we must improve. We must get better. We all know
that we need to be moving forward as a program. And with an impressive recruiting
class coming to Westwood next year, Coach Alford will have both talent and
experience on the floor we are moving forward.

What can be easy to lose sight of is the fact that I love UCLA as much as anyone. This
isnt just a job. Its my life. As a little kid down in Wilmington, I dreamed of following in
Jackie Robinsons footsteps. And because I love this place, I share your frustration and
respect your concerns. I know how much everyone on that petition loves this place
too.

Rest assured, at the end of the day, I have, and always will, act in the best interests of
UCLA.

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and for supporting UCLA Athletics.

Go Bruins!

Dan

From: Aaron1050 <aaron1050@

>
Date: March 3, 2016 at 5:16:50 PM PST
To: <dguerrero@athletics.ucla.edu>
Cc: <gblock@conet.ucla.edu>, <jrebholz@athletics.ucla.edu>
Subject: The Petition to Restore UCLA Hoops
Dear Mr. Guerrero:

My name is Aaron Michiel. I am a UCLA graduate (Class of 1995), and a

former UCLA basketball season-ticket holder and member of the Wooden
Athletic Fund. I am writing to you representing a petitionasking that you
dismiss Steve Alford as head coach of the UCLA Men's Basketball team
at the conclusion of this season. The petitionis located at:

RestoreUCLAHoopsNow.com

For your convenience, I have also attached a PDF file of the petition letter
and the first 1,246 responses, in case that is an easier way for you to
review.

You will note that the petition has now been signed by 1,264 Bruins (and
counting) from a wide swath of current and former season-ticket holders,

active and former members of the Wooden Fund, alumni, current

students, former student-athletes, and fans.

The signatures were allcollectedover the last several days, when my

partners in this project and I were moved to create the letter, petition, and
website.Most of the signers have not only taken the time to sign the
petition, but have also added their own comments on the state of the
program, as well as their background as Bruins and particularly as fans of
the men's basketball team.

We hope you will take the time to not only read the petition, but the
comments as well, as they are sincere reflections of, and offer direct
insight into,thestrong feelings of the UCLA fan-base toward the men's
basketball program and its current state.

If you wish to discuss this with me further, you may reach me via this email address or on my cell phone at

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best Regards,

Aaron Michiel

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Jaime Goldfarb
Rebholz, Joshua
Guerrero, Dan; Block, Gene
Re: Now is the Time for a Change for our Basketball Program
Wednesday, March 09, 2016 8:09:43 PM

Please tell me, that as stewards of this program, you would not contemplate letting this travesty continue.
Jaime Goldfarb
Jaime Goldfarb, Ph.D.
CEO
Goldfarb Educational Consulting

> On Mar 6, 2016, at 1:15 PM, Jaime Goldfarb <jaimegoldfarb1@

> wrote:
>
> Josh
>
> While I appreciate the response the reality is that if the direction continues as is you no longer have my support.
In my opinion the current performance, and the direction of the program cannot be viewed as anywhere close to
acceptable. And I find it unfathomable that the leaders of our institution could possibly hold that position.
>
> It pains me to say this but if a change isn't made I can no longer support the program. Although I'm sure it makes
little difference in your view, but this means no more contributions, no season tickets (yes, this was in my future),
no purchase of UCLA merchandise and no longer subscribing to the PAC 12 Network. I can't get over that I seem
to care more about our basketball program than those in charge if it.
>
> Jaime Goldfarb
>
> Jaime Goldfarb, Ph.D.
> CEO
> Goldfarb Educational Consulting
>
>
>> On Mar 6, 2016, at 7:15 AM, Rebholz, Joshua <jrebholz@athletics.ucla.edu> wrote:
>>
>> Jamie,
>>
>> Thank you. We appreciate and respect your feedback and thank you for your support.
>>
>> JR
>>
>>> On Mar 3, 2016, at 2:34 PM, Jaime Goldfarb <jaimegoldfarb1@
> wrote:
>>>
>>> Dear Mr. Rebholz,
>>>
>>> I'm reaching out to you to communicate my serious concerns about the current status, and potential future of
our basketball program. As an entrenched Bruin (I received each of my BA, MA and Ph.D from UCLA) my
passion for the program the program runs deep. Until recently I had never missed viewing a game, either in person
or electronically, and basically lived and died with our wins and losses. I also was a regular contributor to the
Wooden fund; but the recent direction of the program under coach Alford has destroyed that passion and I'm at the
point of not watching any games (nor contributing to the fund) as I find them too painful to watch. It isn't only the
quality of play, but the lack of focus, effort and skills fundamentals that makes watching intolerable. And if we
were in years 1 or 2 of the current coaching staff I perhaps might be more lenient in my appraisal, but I see no

positives in the foundation that has been laid, and the trajectory of the program has been precipitously downward.
>>>
>>> I believe we are at a critical juncture, and the time is now to make a change and begin moving the program to
where it has historically resided. I implore you to make the change now as I believe a continuation of this trajectory
will only make the path to recovery more difficult.
>>>
>>> Regards, Jaime Goldfarb, Ph.D. (Class of 1989)
>>>
>>> Jaime Goldfarb, Ph.D.
>>> CEO
>>> Goldfarb Educational Consulting
>>>

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Warner Anderson
Block, Gene
Fire Adrian Klemm (UCLA Football), Steve Alford, and Dna Guerrero for gross incompetence.
Wednesday, March 09, 2016 8:22:12 PM

These people do not know their jobs, can't teach or develop anyone, no job skills, and can't
train anyone to do their jobs.
Warner Anderson class of 1976
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Kranhold, Kathryn
Block, Gene
FYI on Alford
Monday, March 14, 2016 11:12:20 AM

Gene,
First, Ricardo told me the interview went great today. Congrats.
Second, and on another note, there was a plane flying over Morgan Center pulling a banner that reads: UCLA
Deserves Better! Fire Alford!
It may be gone now.
I hope you're meetings are going well.
Kathryn

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Terry & Karen

Block, Gene
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 1:37:10 PM

CAN ALFORD'S SORRY ASS. !!! Terry Kathan UCLA Class of "70

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Tony Mallord
Block, Gene
UCLA should be a TOP NOTCH Basketball School
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 7:57:43 PM

UCLA will never be a top notch basketball school with

incompetent leadership.
I am appaled that no action has taken place to remove the
incompetency that is Steve Alford.
Why are you allowing this to happen?
It is incomprehensible that you allow this to happen when you
could stop the insanity that is obvious to most UCLA fans.
Do this and get UCLA back on top! Stop this travesty now!
Please!!
WAF donor, Tony Mallord

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Jeffrey Hoover
Block, Gene
Change needed now!
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 10:54:48 PM

Dear Mr. Block,

I am a lifelong UCLA fan living in Cincinnati, Ohio. It has been very difficult over the last several years to maintain
my level of interest in UCLA programs due to the pitiful performance by many of the teams. Looking at statistics,
since Dan Guerrero has taken over, the nonrevenue programs generally do well but that is ongoing at all times. The
two major revenue sports, football and men's basketball have done very poorly. Most years since Dan Guerrero has
been in place these two programs finish unranked.
Now, you might not think it's that big of a deal but the image of UCLA rides on the coattails of the men's basketball
program. What Dan Guerrero is allowing to happen with current coach Steve Alford is a joke. This is destroying the
program.
It is my request that you evaluate Mr. Guerrero and force him to retire early so that a new AD can be in place to hire
a new coach for men's basketball. This is necessary! Please understand with improved sports programs more money
comes to the school and notoriety! Which then would increase the number of applicants to enroll at UCLA.
Yes, UCLA has an unbelievable academic institute. But the athletics at UCLA are equally impressive. Do not allow
our programs to fall off. You must fire Dan Guerrero and Steve Alford.
On top of all of the things that have happened, please know that having Steve Alford hired and the issue that took
place in Iowa where he supported a rapist, along with asking professors to change grades for players, these are
actions that should warrant dismissal.
Please do the right thing and give UCLA fans hope.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Hoover - UCLA Fan
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Kim Luk
Guerrero, Dan; Block, Gene; Rebholz, Joshua
Please have a meeting with players
Friday, March 18, 2016 9:43:46 AM

Please have a meeting with players to find out their feelings toward Alford.
Kim Luk
1976
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Raber, Steve
Guerrero, Dan
Block, Gene
Coach Alford
Friday, March 18, 2016 10:12:03 AM

Dear Mr. Guerrero,

As I sit watching the NCAA basketball tournament, it brings home just how hopeless our situation is
with Coach Alford. Leaders lead. You have an opportunity to show true leadership and change the
direction of our basketball program. There is no case to be made that the program will be better off
with another year of Alford. In fact, another year will only dig the hole deeper. Imagine what the
environment will be next season do we really want to endure that?

Please make a decisive move and make it now. You might be amazed at the support you will garner.

Sincerely,

Stave Raber
Class of 1982
Varsity Club
Bruin18 Founder

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Dan LaFrance
Guerrero, Dan; Rebholz, Joshua; Block, Gene
Re: Steve Alford
Friday, March 18, 2016 11:08:14 AM

Gentlemen - I am writing to follow up my email regarding the increasingly untenable situation involving Steve
Alford. As UCLA students, alumni and fans sit at home watching the NCAA tournament, many cannot help but be
dismayed at the seeming willingness of the UCLA athletic department and administration to allow Alford to
continue to coach despite the embarrassment and negative press he has brought the program almost from day 1.
No one expected the utter lack of fundamentals and intensity that Alford's teams have shown. No one expected him
to show obvious favoritism to his son, who stands to leave UCLA as the player with the most minutes played in
program history. No one expected to have our 4th losing season in 14 years. No one expected us to get blown out
by USC 3 times this year. No one expected the fan base to abandon the program in droves, leaving so many empty
seats that pivotal conference games looked like pre-season exhibitions.
Please don't waste another day. Move Coach Alford along. The UCLA community deserves better.
Regards,
Dan LaFrance
Class of 1993
Sent from my iPad
> On Mar 17, 2016, at 2:46 PM, Daniel LaFrance <danieljlafrance@
> wrote:
>
> Gentlemen - I am following up my email to you the other day to ask you again to remove Steve Alford as
basketball coach. He was a mistake hire from day 1 and has shown no respect for UCLA and its tradition as the
storied program that coach Wooden built. Now we are hearing that one of our top players, Prince Ali, is
transferring. Players leaving, fans abandoning the program, and a coach sits atop the program laughing all the way
to the bank. Sirs - I implore you to make a change now and demonstrate to the fanbase that mediocrity, nepotism
and poor effort will not be the new normal in the UCLA program. The time has come to make the decision and
move Steve Alford along.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Dan LaFrance
> Class of 1993

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Matthew
Guerrero, Dan
Block, Gene; Rebholz, Joshua
Coach Alford must go
Friday, March 18, 2016 11:10:17 AM

Dear Mr. Guerrero,

The Pac 12's poor performance in the tournament thus far shows just how badly UCLA
basketball has fallen. Providence was able to beat USC in one try, whereas UCLA was blown
out by the Trojans three times this season.
I can't believe I'm writing this, but the UCLA men's basketball lost to USC three times, and the
last of the three was the worst. When UCLA should have been fired up to fire out against
their crosstown rivals, they instead rolled over, showing no leadership or grit.
That is on the head coach, and no one else.
Coach Alford's tenure has steadily trended downwards, culminating in this fiasco of a season.
He must be let go immediately so that a robustsearch for his replacement can be
undertaken without delay.
Putting off the inevitable will only cause worse consequences for the program and for the
image of the athletic department. Please do the right thing and terminate Coach Alford's
employment.
Sincerely,
Matt Henderson

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Michael Vasquez
Block, Gene
Restore UCLA hoops PLEASE let Alford go
Friday, March 18, 2016 11:38:51 AM

Dear Mr. Guerrero:

I am sure at this point you are not reading any emails. However, I have decided
to take a few minutes of my time and send you one.
I am a lifelong UCLA basketball fan and I am writing to you to express my
disappointment with the current status of the UCLA Basketball program. The
direction of the program under Coach Steve Alford is going in the wrong
direction and its absolutely embarrassing.
After the last few games its been pretty evident that the players quit, it is a sign
that Steve Alford is no longer the correct person to be in charge of UCLA
Basketball and that a move to make a change must be made immediately. As a
result of the nepotism that has plagued our program,we now have two transfers
in Ali and Bolden.
Until such a move is made, I have made the harsh decision to refuse to watch or
support UCLA Basketball in any way. I cant believe that the day would come
where I had zero passion for the basketball program. Since I was a young boy I
watched every UCLA basketball game, look forward to go to Pauley and watch
games, I knew the teams schedule and start times by heart. Since Coach Steve
Alford has become the leader of this program, Ive found myself to be so
detached that there were days I didnt even know the team was playing or even
on TV. I can no longer bare to watch the lackluster, unmotivated, and selfish
style of basketball that Coach Alford has implemented at UCLA. It is outright
humiliating!
I love UCLA and always will. Unfortunately my passion of UCLA basketball has
dissipated and vanished. Please do all you can do to fire Steve Alford so we
can, once again, feel pride in our rich basketball program and history.
Sincerely,
Mike Vasquez

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Michael Zank
Guerrero, Dan; Block, Gene; Rebholz, Joshua
Emily Zank
Only solution is to Fire Alford immediately.
Friday, March 18, 2016 11:50:02 AM

Mr. Guerrero The only solution is to Fire Alford immediately. Anything else is a half-measure, such as
keeping Alford but kicking his son (and his agent's son) off the staff. I was disappointed to
hear leaks and rumors that anyone in the Athletic Department thought this was an approach
worthy of consideration.
Jonah Bolden will be the next playerto go, I am told. Even with a great recruiting class
coming in next year, there won't be enough talented guys to fill out the roster. The players
have given you their vote of no confidence with their play down the stretch, now they are
voting with their transfer papers.
Fire him now, and have three to four weeks to identify and vet candidates while the tourney is
ongoing. There are people around you that can help, please let them. There is enough time,
and enough money.
For the sakeof your reputation, and legacy, please get this done ASAP.
-Michael Zank

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R. Brink
Block, Gene
Please Read This Article About Our Basketball Coach
Friday, March 18, 2016 11:53:33 AM

Posted on Bruin Report Online recently:

During the team film session immediately after the Cal game late in the season,
CSA began ripping on Ali both offensively and defensively for bad shots, lack of
effort, and lack of help D possession after possession. My source said it was bad.
This lead to a emotional confrontation between CSA and Ali later in the film
session during an all-to-often defensive series for Bryce where CSA did not say a
word.
Prince Ali flat out called Bryce and CSA out in front of the entire team for what is
going on and had to be removed from the film session by an assistant coach. At the
next practice a supposed shoving match between Ali and Bryce occurred where Ali
was then removed from practice (these details were a bit gray so I do not know
exactly what happened). Bryce was allowed to stay. From that point on Ali was
benched and was actually encouraged by CSA sometime after the Oregon game to
start looking elsewhere.
Source also told me Bryce is so rarely criticized in film study vs. everyone else it
makes numerous players angry.
Take it FWIW... this source is extremely close to a player on the team.

This information should be investigated by the powers that be at UCLA, and if true
should be grounds for the immediate dismissal of Alford.

Regards,
Roy Donald Brink
Engineering class of 68
Executive MBA class of 92

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Jon Cohen
Block, Gene
Guerrero, Dan
Another Coach Alford email
Friday, March 18, 2016 12:06:42 PM

Dan,
Based on the negative feedback you received from the community after Coach Alford's hiring,
how are you continuing to ignore the continued criticisms?
Fans have had it - the blatant nepotism, poor coaching, lack of energy, poor relationship with
fans, it's a toxic situation. Mind you there are planes flying over campus as we speak and
petitions with 1,000+ signatures asking for a change.
Pleas stop hiding behind your desk, get out in front of things and take a position.
I'm sorry that fans did not negotiate a $10M buyout - that is all on you and some form of
incompetency.
Go Bruins. Enjoy the tournament.

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michael j. mccaffrey
Guerrero, Dan
Rebholz, Joshua; Block, Gene
Steve Alford needs to be fired. NOW
Friday, March 18, 2016 12:08:24 PM

Mr. Guerrero,
In my five decades as a UCLA fan, and a proud graduate, I have never been as angry
or appalled at the Athletic Department as I am now.
Steve Alford has proven to be a failure and poor fit to lead UCLA Basketball. I am not
going to recite all the various reasons here, as I know you have received many
passionate emails out lining Mr. Alford's failures.
Success may not be linear, to quote you, but the utter failure of UCLA Basketball to
live up to its reputation, tradition and integrity is obvious to any knowledgeable
follower of UCLA Basketball.
Please be clearly aware, that I (and my family of 3 generations of UCLA graduates)
will not watch or attend another UCLA Basketball game as long as Mr. Alford is
coach. Nor will we contribute to the WAF or purchase and UCLA gear or products. If
Mr. Alford is not removed as coach, I will cancel my season Football tickets when
they are due for payment July 1st.
This is your legacy Dan. You are in danger of being remembered as the man who
alienated the UCLA fan base and destroyed UCLA Basketball.

Mick McBryde - Class of '81

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Mike
Block, Gene
Bryce Drew
Friday, March 18, 2016 12:13:06 PM

It's time to restore UCLA Basketball by getting rid of Alford and bringing in an up and coming Bryce Drew who can
actually coach.
Mike Mendoza
Sent from my iPhone
> On Mar 16, 2016, at 10:58 PM, Mike <mikemen2425@
> wrote:
>
> Dear Chancellor Block,
> The reports that are coming out to the extent of how Steve Alford handled the team is flat out unacceptable and
this man should be removed from his position at once. It is obvious that there has been no one there to protect the
players and the schools best interests and prevent this man from his own agenda which has directly pushed this
great program to an all time low. The answer is not to give him new assistants but to remove him at once. We will
see transfers from this team due to his poor leadership and lack of accountability and fairness. This wonderful
institution and storied program doesn't need a new splashy hire but a solid up and coming coach that can actually
coach the game rather that just being a name but a fraud underneath like Alford. Please act now so we can get
things back moving in the right direction. All the recruits will stay on, they all chose the school and not the coach.
>
> Best regards,
> Mike Mendoza
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 14, 2016, at 1:50 PM, Mike <mikemen2425@
> wrote:
>>
>> Hello Chancellor Block,
>> It is in my opinion overall the Athletic Department has done an excellent job through tough times to get things
done within the Administration and have the sports programs in a great position, all except basketball. I do feel that
Steve Alford doesn't understand the importance and honor it is to be the Head Basketball Coach at UCLA. He has
used this platform to showcase his son and with doing this there is no accountability and stability in the program.
Steve Alford doesn't understand the importance that UCLA basketball is to many people beyond, donors, students
and alumni. Please this is the time to act and restore our great tradition by removing Steve Alford and replacing
him with someone that will understand the value of the position and remove the nepotism factor plaguing this
storied program.
>>
>> Sincerely
>> Mike Mendoza
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone

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Michael Mccaffrey
Guerrero, Dan
Block, Gene; Rebholz, Joshua
Fire Steve Alford. Now!
Friday, March 18, 2016 12:13:51 PM

Mr. Guerrero,
In my fifty years as a UCLA fan, and a proud Alum, I have never been as angry or
appalled at the Athletic Department as I am now.
Steve Alford is a failure as a coach and poor fit to lead UCLA Basketball. I know you
have received many passionate emails out lining Mr. Alfords failures.
Success may not be linear, to quote you, but the utter failure of UCLA Basketball to
live up to its reputation, tradition and integrity is obvious to any knowledgeable
follower of UCLA Basketball.
This is your legacy Dan. You are in danger of being remembered as the man who
alienated the UCLA fan base and destroyed UCLA Basketball.

Please be clearly aware, that I (and my family of 3 generations of UCLA graduates)

will not watch or attend another UCLA Basketball game as long as Mr. Alford is
coach. Nor will we contribute to the WAF or purchase and UCLA gear or products. If
Mr. Alford is not removed as coach, I will cancel my season Football tickets when
they are due for payment July 1st.
Mike McCaffrey - Class of '54

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Jaime Goldfarb
Guerrero, Dan; Rebholz, Joshua
Block, Gene
UCLA Finished 10th in a Conference That...
Friday, March 18, 2016 1:16:08 PM

...has managed to win a single game in the tournament. Do we need any further evidence as to the pathetic state of
our basketball program under Coach Alford?
Regards. Jaime Goldfarb
Jaime Goldfarb, Ph.D.
CEO
Goldfarb Educational Consulting

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Tony Rodriguez
Guerrero, Dan; Rebholz, Joshua; Block, Gene
When is Alford officially going to be fired
Friday, March 18, 2016 1:19:30 PM

Dear Sirs,
Here is my daily email. Please end the nepotism and overall bad coaching. Steve Alford is destroying the UCLA
brand. I'm tired of seeing players play for other teams that wanted to be Bruins and Alford passed on. Please end
this immediately.
These will not stop nor the protest we have planned throughout the year.
Sent from my iPhone

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Christian Mejia
Block, Gene
What are we waiting for???
Friday, March 18, 2016 1:41:58 PM

Fire Alford!!!!
Sent from my iPhone

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spartanman21insj .
Guerrero, Dan
Block, Gene; Rebholz, Joshua
Steve Alford should be let go of his duties at UCLA
Friday, March 18, 2016 1:53:23 PM

Dear Mr. Guerrero, Mr. Block, and Mr. Rebholz,

I am extremely concerned with what is going on with the UCLA Mens Basketball program. Reports that Alford will possibly
be retained is crushing and very hurtful to the UCLA fan base. The effects of keeping Alford now will damage the program
for years to come. All of the signs are there that Steve Alford does not have what it takes to lead UCLA basketball and help
it reach it's potential. We need a solid coach who can focus on teaching defense and fundamentals, and holding players
accountable on and off the court. It pains me deeply to see this program underachieve so badly since Alford has been here,
and the display of nepotism with Steve and Bryce is embarrassing to the University. Please make a change before the
program is damaged even further. Now is the time to act as the signs are there that a change at the head coaching position is
absolutely needed now. UCLA fans want badly to have a respectable product on the floor to root for, and that is not
happening with Steve Alford.
Regards,
Scott Lueke

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Floyd R
Block, Gene
Guerrero, Dan
Re: A reasonable request
Friday, March 18, 2016 2:04:40 PM

UCLA is a public university, please do what the mass majority wants done and fire Alford
now. Dan, you should go as well, but at least save yourself for now and do what is right listen to the public. You're embarrassing us all.

On Wed, Mar 9, 2016 at 11:40 PM, Floyd Russ <floydruss@

> wrote:

FIRE ALFORD!
He's ruined the program due to the favoritism he gives his son. This is embarrassing to all
Ucla alumni and basketball fans in the entire world.
Please step up and do what is necessary!
Do it this week so we can get a great new coach and have a huge season next year with great
recruits.

Sent on the go. Please excuse any iPhone typos.

-Floyd Russ
www.floydruss.com/
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Trevor Fuller
Guerrero, Dan
Block, Gene
Fwd: RE: Option One: Dismiss Steve Alford ASAP
Friday, March 18, 2016 3:16:04 PM

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: "Rebholz, Joshua" <jrebholz@athletics.ucla.edu>

Date: Mar 18, 2016 4:40 PM
Subject: RE: Option One: Dismiss Steve Alford ASAP
To: "Trevor Fuller" <louiemarigold@
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Trevor,

Thank you for your feedback. I mentioned this to another supporter who referenced this today; I can
tell you unequivocally that Dan Guerrero has not floated any proposals for the readers of Bruin
Report Online to review. We appreciate your feedback and thank you again for your support of
UCLA Athletics.

Go Bruins!

JR

From: Trevor Fuller [mailto:louiemarigold@

Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 12:19 PM
To: Guerrero, Dan
Cc: Rebholz, Joshua; Block, Gene
Subject: Option One: Dismiss Steve Alford ASAP

Dear Mr. Guerrero,

I'm given two options from a respected donor, ostensibly the options given to him by the
Athletc's Department: "Option one: I can choose to terminate Alford's contract asap. The
school, and whales, can and will absolutely have the necessary money. But little research has
been done by the Athletics Department at this time to skillfully replace our present coach.
That potentially is a crapshoot. We might get lucky and get a replacement at this late hour like
Valparaiso Drew--a win / win / win. Or we might crash and burn with a replacement that is
available - at this time - compounding a terrible error - with a differentterrible error - and
destroy us for another 2 or 3 years. That coach would certainly want significant assurances to
even considerUCLA in it's present situation. So a crapshoot.

Option two: I can choose to negotiate a different buyout with the provision that Coach Alford
can stay one more year (period) and coach Bryce in his senior year. That will have this effect.
Coach Alford may buy into this. He is miserable with the present situation but not
10,000,000$ miserable with the present situation. And it gives him an opportunity to put out
his own feelers about his landing spot after this year. It allows a professional--really
professional--committee to ascertain and focus for our next coach--numbers 1 to 10--with a
committee of the most cherished names of Ucla alumni--i.e. Thus Edney - Eddie O - Bob
Myers of Golden State accomplishment - / the best advisory group that money can buy / etc.,
etc., and whatever thoughts the best and the brightest of those on this board (BRO) would
offer. Granted, still a crapshoot."
My answer: If both are crapshoots, option two is a waste of time. Why keep a coach an extra
year longer to do further damage to the program when our odds of finding a satisfactory
replacement do not increase? And if we learned anything from three years ago, when it was a
given Howland would be replaced and you had more than enough time to run an effective and
measured coaching search, it's that the odds of finding a satisfactory replacement will without
a doubt remain the same regardless of which option we choose. It would be stupid and silly
and pusillanimous to choose option two then. If an AD chose option two, it would be an
admission that said AD hadn't been doing his job throughout the year by preparing to dismiss
the head of the program (Steve Alford) and cultivating a tentative list of qualified
replacements after effectively monitoring the slow implosion of the team on the court and the
increasing disfavor developing among the fan base. I imagine that said AD must have been
hoping that any anger over the team's performance this year would quickly evaporate during
the off-season and with the approach of football. If so, that would have been a deeply
contemptuous and shameful position for said AD to have taken.
With both Prince Ali and Jonah Bolden likely transferring if Steve Alford is not dismissed,
option two becomes even more ridiculous, and essentially ensures next year's season will be
another disappointment to add to already almost eight years' worth of the same. If a person
truly loved and cared about UCLA as he claimed, why in the name of all that is holy would he
choose option two? Disregarding issues of economics, the outcome at the end of both is
exactly the same; the result of option two just happens to occur a year later than the result of
option one. So we'd just be delaying the inevitable as like a frightened child if we chose
option two.
Truthfully speaking, there are not two options, there is only one. Certain people are just afraid
to acknowledge it at the moment.
So with all that said, I plead with you once again: Please dismiss Steve Alford from his post as
head coach of UCLA men's basketball ASAP. Waiting another year would be an insult to the
people comprising the organization you claim to represent.
Sincerely,
Trevor Fuller
UCLA Class of 2012

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Steve Kehela
Block, Gene
FIRE ALFORD
Friday, March 18, 2016 3:24:48 PM

You should be ashamed of the fact that he was ever hired after all the emails you received from faculty.
Im embarrassed for you.

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Josh Yang
Guerrero, Dan; Block, Gene; Rebholz, Joshua
Re: Call for change -- UCLA basketball program & Coach Steve Alford
Friday, March 18, 2016 3:34:48 PM

Dear Mr. Guerrero, Mr. Rebholz, and Chancellor Block,

I'm sure you're all very busy, but I wanted to follow up on my email from 8 days ago.
In addition to my reflections and concerns from the below email, I recently read this Op Ed on
the state of UCLA basketball. I respect David Woods a great deal as a basketball analyst and
was deeply saddened to hear his birds-eye level perspective, and unfortunately I agree with it.
I'm also seeing reports of fans investing financially in flying banners over campus (this, and
this), now covered by CBS SportsandLA Timesamong others.
I know this is a difficult decision and process to execute for you, but I hope you'll come to the
right conclusion and action. We need a new coach in Westwood, and I'm looking forward to
the revival of UCLA basketball.
#gobruins!
Josh Yang
UCLA Class of 2007, B.S. Electrical Engineering
On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 8:08 PM, Josh Yang <joshhyang@
Dear Mr. Guerrero, Mr. Rebholz, and Chancellor Block,

> wrote:

I hope this email finds you well. I'm writing you from a place of frustration and sadness
over the state of UCLA basketball, a feeling even more intense than what we fans felt in
Coach Howland's tougher years and Coach Lavin's long tenure. I'm specifically requesting
that we take immediate action in hiring a new basketball coach to replace Steve Alford.
As an intro, I bleed Blue and Gold. When my father immigrated to the US from Taiwan in
the 70s, he got into a PhD program at UCLA but didn't have the time/money to finish the
degree while also raising my older brother, so he dropped out. Growing up, though, he
instilled in my two brothers and I a deep respect and awe of UCLA, and in particular UCLA
basketball. Years later - all three of us hold degrees from UCLA and UCLA Medical
School. We're a Bruin family. The opportunities that UCLA has afforded us will never be
forgotten -- since graduating from the HSSEAS in 2007 w/ a B.S. in Electrical Engineering,
I worked in management consulting then was fortunate to get my MBA at Harvard Business
School, and now lead product management for the Twitter Moments product. I don't say all
of this to boast -- but rather say this out of a deep awe & respect for the opportunities that
UCLA started for me. When people ask me if I'm a "Harvard man", I say "No way, I'm a
UCLA guy through and through."
UCLA basketball has been the most important sports team in my life since I was 9, right
after the '95 Missouri game. My older brother explained to me who Ed O'Bannon was, and
showed me replays of Tyus Edney's shot. My favorite on the team was Toby Bailey, and
the first full UCLA basketball game I watched was the championship win over Arkansas &
Corliss Williamson. Toby Bailey and Ed O's heroics, Cameron Dollar stepping up in Tyus'

absence ... I still get chills. When I matriculated at UCLA in 2003, it was a dark time for
the program (Howland's first year), but I was at every game and feel incredibly lucky to
have gone to school from 2003-2007, as we got a dose of real coaching, real passion,
fundamental basketball, a commitment to defense, etc. I was a member of the Den, I
designed and manufactured "Cameroon Crazies" t-shirts, and I saved up to fly to Atlanta
and San Antonio for the Final Fours (I sadly had finals during Indianapolis). It's been
harder to stay strong as a UCLA fan since, but I've done so and flown to LA several times
while living in Boston and San Francisco to attend games at Pauley.
I won't dive too deep into the issues that I and many other fans have with Steve Alford.
They're well documented in the media and in passionate posts like this. My overall
concern is that the results (W/L) are frustrating but the main concern is the "how" -our issue is with Coach Alford's leadership, apparent nepotism, lack of teaching, low
expectations, etc. Coach Howland, for all of his struggles, used to say that at UCLA we
don't play for Final Fours -- we play for banners. I don't believe Alford's public stance /
expectations to be that, or anywhere near it. And because the results aren't the main
concern, I'm afraid that good seasons here and there will mask the underlying issues. This
seemed to happen in the Lavin era, and for a few years in the Howland era, and I'm
concerned that a great season next year (with the talent coming in, it's inevitable) will
prolong a broad misunderstanding of Alford's underlying issues. In many ways, I felt this
in Alford's first season where he had an ultra talented team and went 28-9. The underlying
issues, though, have reared their head in the ensuing two years where the team has
consistently underperformed despite a solid talent base.
I bleed Blue and Gold, and I'm part of a whole generation of young professional, die-hard
UCLA fans. We're working hard to build careers so that in the near future we can be
lifelong supporters of UCLA basketball and carry through the legacy of older generations of
Wooden Athletic Fund donors. Many of them were lucky enough to be UCLA fans in the
John Wooden days, and the vast majority of them relished in the 1995 champsionship (and
certainly Howland's Final Fours) -- they carry sweet memories and a reverent awe of the
legacy of UCLA basketball even through to today, which keeps them committed and loyal
as UCLA basketball supporters. I hope that you'll consider building those memories for my
generation; building trust and a bridge between us and UCLA athletic leadership.
So I know that you'll thoughtfully consider all of the pleas coming in about Steve Alford.
Some are unprofessional, and I hope you'll ignore those. But some pleas are reasonable,
rationale, and fair -- and I hope you'll digest them, empathize with the problem we're
stating, and turn it to action. You have the chance to usher in a revival and resurgence of
UCLA basketball that's long-lasting and not geared toward individual season results. You
have the chance to solidify and win over the entire generation after the 1995 championship
team (anyone age 17 to 45), and show an adept understanding of the core issues underlying
UCLA basketball and the ability to take swift action. You have the chance to preach that
our expectations are on banners, not conference titles. I hope you'll make the right decision
and start a process to find a replacement for Steve Alford.
I have the deepest respect for UCLA and our legacy, and want to thank you for reading this
far.
#gobruins!
Josh Yang

UCLA Class of 2007, B.S. Electrical Engineering

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Trevor Fuller
Guerrero, Dan
Rebholz, Joshua; Block, Gene
Please Dismiss Steve Alford From His Post
Friday, March 18, 2016 9:51:10 PM

Dear Mr. Guerrero,

Keeping Steve Alford as head coach of UCLA men's basketball next year is a terrible decision
and will result in nothing meaningful for next year's team or beyond. He will have to be
dismissed at some point. Why wait? The program gains nothing from it. Steve Alford's first
year was a disappointment, his second year was a disappointment, this year was worse than a
disappointment, it was an embarrassment. And yet the Athletic Department wants to continue
down this path. It defies logic.
Prince Ali will most likely transfer; Jonah Bolden will most likely transfer. Even if they don't,
even if they are somehow convinced to stay, the issues that made them want to transfer in the
first place will remain. Keeping them will accomplish nothing, because Steve will continue to
favor his son over the team and the program. Why is this acceptable? Changing assistants will
have no effect on the rampant nepotism plaguing the program except to provide Steve Alford
another person to ignore.
You claim to care about UCLA, but your actions prove otherwise. A person who truly cared
about UCLA would not keep Steve Alford as head coach of UCLA men's basketball.
So, please, dismiss Steve Alford from his post as head coach of UCLA men's basketball.
Sincerely,
Trevor Fuller
UCLA Class of 2012

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Kenji Kumara
Guerrero, Dan
Most accurate perception of UCLA basketball to date - main issue is we hired the wrong man
Friday, March 18, 2016 11:05:40 PM

UCLA Basketball: The Current Perception of a Once Great Program

byMike Regalado8h ago

The UCLA Basketball teamhas hit a low, and it is not just because they finished
the year 15-17. With the Athletic Department choosing to retain Head Coach
Steve Alford, fans and alumni have become very unhappy leading to an overall
awkward perception of the program.

You know the narrative. It is all we have been writing about for the last
week (well, the last year really). The UCLA Basketball team is in an
abysmal state and things look like they are getting worse.
Not so much from a team stand point, which one cannot argue is at alow,
but from a fanatical standpoint as supporters of this once great program
have had enough of the stale output from thisSteve Alford-led team.
The UCLA Basketball team finished the season 15-17, 6-12, their worst
sinceSteve Lavins final season in 2003. It was topped with a 95-71 loss
toUSCin the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament, which happened to
be the third time the Bruins lost to the Trojans this season.
Because of this, the UCLA Basketball program, as well as the UCLA Athletic
Department has been taking a lot of heat. Even before the season was
over,fans were calling for the firing of Alford, but things were
definitielykicked up a notch after the loss to USC.
A Different Bruin Revolution

Though it seemed as ifalumni and donors would have their way with
forcing change to UCLA Basketball, the Athletic Department had
unofficially let it be known thatAlford would remain with UCLA.
That did not sit well with UCLA fans.
Last Monday, a plane flew over the campus of UCLA pulling a banner that
stated, UCLA DESERVES BETTER FIRE ALFORD. Today, another plane
flew over Westwood with a new banner, MARCH MADNESS IS NOT

FIRING ALFORD. With this, the UCLA fan base was torn.
It was an embarrassment because it has gotten to the point where fans
are so upset with the actions of the head basketball coach and the AD
that they had to rent a plane to fly a banner calling for the termination of
a coach that is systematically driving their storied program into the
ground.The majority had applauded the efforts of the personthat hired
the plane, while others said it was an embarrassment for a fan to do
that.Sure it was an embarrassment, but not in the way the pro-Alford,
Pro-UCLA Athletic Department supporters realize.
This could be taken as opinion, but statistics and yearly records back this
up. In three years, Alford has coached UCLA to 28-9, 22-14 and 15-17
records.
Part of the downfall, as observed by many, has to do with the fact that
Alford does not teach fundamentals within his teams, there is an obvious
lack of defensive aptitude, players are heavily lacking development, there
is very little motivation with this team and there is an obvious reality that
AlfordIsaac showing favoritism to his son, starting point guardBryce
Alford.
Bruin Report Online Lays It Out

David WoodsofBruin Report Onlinehad written a brilliant piece,The

State of UCLA Basketball Program, where he addressed several of
these issues. We highly recommend reading the article as it perfectly
encapsulates where Bruin hoops is at this moment. Here are a few key
quotes from his article:
On Defense: UCLA showed a stunning lack of effort on defense this
yearkeeping your hands up in a zone defense is something you can
teach a group of third graders.
Practices: Alfords practices are lackadaisical affairs from what weve
heard, and from what weve seen. Theres little attention to detail and
little time spent on specific tactics for a given opponent.
Recruiting: After three years of recruiting,of 13 players UCLA signed,
fourof those still on the rosterare probably not capable ofplaying for a
very good UCLA team, one has already transferred, at least one of the
remainders is likely to transfer before next season, and two have moved
on for the NBA.
Sowhat has that led to (specifically in the locker room)?And from what
we understand, the players recognize this issue as wellThere will be film
sessions where the defensive issues of certain players will be dissected ad
nauseum, but rarely is there any mention of Bryces defensive
issues.One of the most eye opening segmentsof the article focuses on

the favoritism towards Bryce Alford, which Woods admits that he has
avoided until now. This year [Bryce] played a greater percentage of
minutes for UCLA than any Pac-12 player is playing for any Pac-12 team.
All of these problems are whatBruin fans, for the most part, have
witnessed develop in the last three years. This is why Bruin fans post
petitions. This is why alumni will stopsupporting the program. This is why
planes are being flown over Westwood with banners claiming that UCLA
deserves better.
It is because this once storied program has fallen from grace, and
notsolelybecause of the misdirections ofthe head coach, but the athletic
department as well, specifically the man in charge,Dan Guerrero.
Despite fans and alumni threatening to stop supporting the program,
Guerrero seems to lack the perception of what UCLA Basketball has
become. Unfortunately, this is not the first time. Guerrero has had trouble
firing coaches at the appropriate time and terminating thema year too
late, which has only weakened those programs.
We saw this withKarl Dorrell,Rick Neuheisel,Steve
LavinandBenHowland. All had awkward exits from UCLA.
The unfortunate part is that because UCLA fans demand change, outsiders
see the Bruin fanbase as spoiled or unreasonable for having these
feelings. That is not the case.
Perceived As Unreasonable

As Go Joe Bruin writer,Nathan Eberhardtso eloquently pointed out in

his article,Are UCLA Fans Unreasonable?:
The logic behind this narrative that UCLA fans are
unrealistically demanding is essentially an argument that
UCLA simply doesnt belong in that five-team list
(NorthCarolina,Duke,KentuckyandKansas). IfUCLA
isnt actually the equal of the other four blue-blood
programs,thenBruin fans are delusional for having the
same level of expectations.
But how can UCLA not be on this list? The basketball program has the
most national championships of any NCAA DIvision I school. The problem
is, UCLAhas only had one championship sinceJohn Woodenleft the
school 41 years ago. Their last championship was in 1995, 21 years ago.
But the problem with that, as Eberhardt continues, is Yes theother four
blue-bloods have split nine titles among them in the last 20 years, but
Bruinsfans argument is that UCLAs lack of comparable success is a
function of poor decision-making and squandered opportunities. Thats the
whole reason theyre upset in the first place.

It is not that UCLA fans are unreasonable, they are upsetthat the culture
of a once great basketball program has evaporated into thin air and it is
all due to leadership (or lack thereof).
And this is unfortunate
froma national perspective
as college basketball critics
who really do not have any
proper insight to the fall of
the basketball program are
calling out Bruin fans for
being unreasonable, as
didJeff
EisenbergandDoug
Gottlieb.

THE UNFORTUANTE THING IS THAT

WITH UCLA, IF THE ATHLETIC
DEPARTMENT WAS TO MAKE
CHANGES RIGHT NOW, IT WOULD
STILL TAKE 2-4 YEARS FOR A NEW
COACH TO PUT THE BRUINS BACK
ON TRACK AS ONE OF THE
NATIONS ELITE.

But then there are those critics that understand the plight of the unsettled
Bruin fan.
National sports radio hostJim Romerecentlyhad some choice words
for UCLA and Steve Alford, specifically in response to the banner that
was flown over Westwood (listen to hour 3at the 33 minute mark). It is
a low point, but it might not even be the lowest point of this season.
Giving Time Is Wasting Time

Even with all this negative attention, it does not look like the appropriate
actions will be taken to immediately right the wrongs within the UCLA
Basketball program. The belief is that a coach should be given four years
to try and turn around the program and make it his own. But that just
seems to be the UCLA way.
In 2009, Kentucky firedBilly Gillespieafter two years because they saw
their program was not going in the direction it needed to. In
2015,SteveSarkisianwas fired from the USC Football program after
one and a half seasons due to an array of problems on and off the field.
The point is, when there are clear deficiencies, those programs adjusted to
improve for the future. Not at UCLA. There seems to be a need to prove
a point and elongate a bad decision.