Neuheisel & His UCLA Bruins Are Heading To DC
by Nestor on Dec 12, 2009 3:55 PM PST
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PrintWell we are not going to let everyone get depressed over hoops because we do have some great news to celebrate on the football front. Thanks to Navy Midshipmen who fought off a valiant challenge from Army's Black Knights, the Bruins are going bowling in Rick Neuheisel's second year in Westwood. The final score was 17-3 in favor of Navy. The Middies fell behind in the first half by a score of 0-3, but made their move in the second to lock up their 8th straight win in this legendary rivalry, and send the Bruins to Nation's Capital.
This means the Bruins are heading to Washington D.C. (btw it is cold and frigid out here so better pack all of your warm clothes) later this month to take on Temple Owls in the 2009 EagleBank bowl. For those who are looking to get tickets for the game, here is all the information from the officials site. Later this week, I might put up an open thread where yours truly and others from the DC area can answer any questions folks might have about where to have a great time in this fun town.
I am going to try everything to make it to this game. Going up against Al Golden coached Temple Owls is not going to be easy. Golden has built a program which is surging in the East Coast, and has himself as positioned as one of the hottest commodities in the coaching circles. Our entire team will need to be ready to take on a well prepared, coached and fired up Owls team playing in their back yard.
We will of course have lot more on this game. For now though congrats to Jerzy and all our seniors, who will get to come out in UCLA uniform one more time, and hopefully end their career with a momentum building victory.
GO BRUINS.
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Who knows?
We keep this up, maybe people will start calling us a “football school”!
"I don't forget very much" Rick Neuheisel, 11/28/09
flight from UK arrives at Dulles at 3:10...
… and I apparently need to organize a tailgate for my fello MPP alums while I am home for Christmas, and then make it to RFK in time for the game…
It'll be awesome to see Reggie, ATV, TA, Jerzy, Boz2, Craft, and the rest one more time.
Hope I can get away from work long enough to get out there.
Louisiana born, California grown - bleed Blue and Gold, with a healthy dose of Purple mixed in.
by ucla84 on Dec 12, 2009 4:22 PM PST reply actions
Here's one current student
born in west LA planning on finding a way to the game. Never been to DC before, but then again I had never been to Philadelphia before last spring. I’ll be looking forward to that thread for details. It seems as if the cheapest way to go right now is to fly fromSNA into DCA.
Don't overlook BWI
Not sure what flights into Baltimore are going for that week, but flights are typically cheaper than DCA. While not as close in as DCA, BWI is only a 30 minute ($9) train ride from Washington Union Station, and is actually more convenient to DC than Dulles.
formerly bruinhoo
Awesome!
Only seems right that the biggest Bruin fan in DC gets to see his Bruins in DC!!
"I don't forget very much" Rick Neuheisel, 11/28/09
lol
It took an intense lobbying effort but made it happen. Not sure if I was going to get to see these guys any time soon in person. Can’t wait for the game but man it is going to be coooooold sitting at RFK.
I don't need to lobby
but I don’t think I can change mine on Virgin Atlantic for less than several hundred pounds…
by britishbruin on Dec 12, 2009 5:29 PM PST up reply actions
Changing mine as well Nestor!
I live 12 blocks from RFK. How could I pass up a Bruin game in my neighborhood?! Not looking forward to how cold it is going to be though!
I knew you'd come through, N!
I’m lobbying family and trying to change work schedules. This may be hard btwn the holidays.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Going to DC
I’ll be flying to DC from SFO with my fellow bruin alumni! I was wondering if we should put a fanpost ( I can start it) to see how many of us will make the game? Maybe we can have a bruinsnation tailgate organized :)
by UclaCO2007 on Dec 12, 2009 5:42 PM PST via mobile reply actions
FANTASTIC!
Very happy to see us playing a post season game. It will give us a chance to get that nasty taste of losing to SC out of our mouths. It’s a great opportunity to work on skills and teamwork. BEAT THE OWLS!!
Anyone watching the Heisman ceremony?
Mark Ingram has won, in what was said to be the closest Heisman vote ever. Ingram nearly broke down when he reached the podium.
formerly bruinhoo
pretty happy colt didnt get it
sucks that the only region that wasnt revealed was the west, not surprised, but was wondering if ingram or gerhart won it
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
surprised it was that close
I have a feeling if Gerhart had played for a “name” school, he would have taken it.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Dec 12, 2009 8:00 PM PST up reply actions
I think it was implied that Colt won the West
It’s too bad Toby didn’t win, but nothing wrong with Ingram winning. Congrats to him.
Ticket Info
FYI – Ticket info I received via email from UCLA:
2009 EagleBank Bowl
UCLA/Army vs. Temple
UCLA has been selected to play in the 2009 EagleBank Bowl provided Navy beats Army this weekend.
UCLA will play Temple at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. on Tue., Dec. 29th at 4:30pm (EST). Tickets are available now by calling (310) UCLA-WIN or by clicking here. Should UCLA not play in the game (due to Army beating Navy) the cost of your tickets will not be charged to your account.
Tickets are priced at: $100 (VIP), $75 (Premium), $50 (All-Star), $30 (Spectator) and $30 (current UCLA students w/ valid Bruin Card). Donations in increments of $25 are also being taken that will allow Armed Service personnel in the Washington D.C. area to attend the game (each $25 donation provides one game ticket). Group tickets are also available.
Orders taken prior to next Fri., Dec. 18th from UCLA donors and current Bruin season ticket holders will have their seat locations prioritized over others.
We are planning a Fan Travel excursion to Washington D.C. and Bruin Bash pre-game tailgate party prior to the game. For information on Fan Travel and the Bruin Bash event call (310) 206-2873.
This is your opportunity to support Bruin Football on the road, cheer on the seniors in their last game and encourage future UCLA bowl game participation through increased fan involvement.
Order your tickets now!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
group tix, box tix
When I called the Eagle Bowl, the group ticket discount was that the (in)convenience fees are waived.
Box tickets (not a bad idea for anyone particularly susceptible to the cold…) start at $110, with an all-you-can eat catering option (food only) for $30.
by britishbruin on Dec 12, 2009 8:54 PM PST up reply actions
Already bought couple of those VIP tix
And trying to recruit more non-Bruin friends here in DC to come to the game so that we can convert them to Bruins!
#$%*(!!!
I leave the east coast and all these games get played there. First the NCAA tournament, now this…and my parents live in Rockville, MD. F$CK!
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
Holidays at the in-laws
in central california + guilt trip for leaving a 6 month old…I’d give it a 1 in a million chance…
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
We should have a
Bruins National Mall tour Nes, you know the place right?
Back in business
by ucla13_usc9 on Dec 12, 2009 10:36 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I live in the DC area...
…but won’t be able to make the game. Too much stuff going on both at work and home.
Bob O. (Signholder #3)
Ingram versus Gebhart
Basically the East Coast doesn’t believe there are any good football players on the West Coast except at USC. Alabama’s non-conference schedule included Florida International, North Texas and Chattanooga. Stanford played San Jose State, Wake Forest and Notre Dame. Ingram gained less than 40 yards versus Auburn.
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