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Wow, I mean just wow. Check the losers section for this loser's take on our team:

"UCLA’s 2008 recruiting class – With five players ranked among the nation’s top 50, it was no surprise when Rivals.com declared the Bruins’ haul as the nation’s best. So far, though, the class has done little to contribute. In fact, other than starting guard Jrue Holiday – who has hardly looked like the top-five draft pick that so many people say he will be – UCLA’s freshmen have non-factors. Forward J’Mison Morgan has been labeled as lazy and unmotivated and rarely gets off the bench, point guard Jerime Anderson recently committed five turnovers during a seven-minute span and wing Malcolm Lee hasn’t scored more than six points in a game since Dec. 23. The other freshman, forward Drew Gordon, is averaging just 3.6 points."

Aside from the ridiculous expectations that a #1 class must mean instant success, as my fanpost addressed here, he not only fails to notice the significant minutes and defense contributed by our freshmen, but he also manages to insult our players too with no basis in fact.

Unbelievable.

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My response to King...

here is what I wrote:

No question here…just wanted to point out that UCLA’s 2008 recruiting class is not a “loser.” How many freshmen really make a difference in a given year (spare me the examples of Derrick Rose and Carmelo Anthony), especially at UCLA? if you actually watched every game (as I have), then you would know that our freshmen have provided depth and quality minutes on the defensive end. Morgan is not lazy, he is just not in good enough shape to play the kind of defense that Howland requires. What did you think, UCLA would play all five freshmen all year? We have 3 seniors and 3 juniors who have carried the scoring load. Next year those freshmen will get the majority of our minutes and will show what kind of talent they have. Do not make commentary unless you can back it up with facts or quotes (your post offers neither).

Go Bruins.

by hicalliber on Mar 1, 2009 9:57 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

blink

I changed around your title for homepage so that it becomes clear when it gets picked up on “Google News alerts.” Thanks for looking out for our team. Keep it coming.

by Nestor on Mar 1, 2009 10:06 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

what a dope

no recruiting class in the country has made a significant splash this year. this guy is just not paying attention, it;s not that kind of year. he’ll see what this recruiting class really is in years to come.

Across The Face

by rb bruin on Mar 1, 2009 10:47 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

i just sent him what probably should be called an essay

linking 2 or 3 posts from BN about DG’s rebounding efficiency, ML’s defense, etc. And basically told him to watch a game or two before making judgements like this.

Anyone who knows a damn thing about basketball knows that the box-score doesn’t come close to telling the whole story. Hopefully Jason learns this soon

by bucknellbruin on Mar 1, 2009 11:13 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

bucknell

Can you post your response here? I will probably frontpage it tomorrow.

Also provide links where others can send in responses too. Thanks.

by Nestor on Mar 1, 2009 11:15 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's all good

Actually that’s what I meant. I edited the title and the first last line … so the post stands on its own.

by Nestor on Mar 1, 2009 12:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Look at Kansas

They had those really good recruiting classes in 04/05 but did anyone call them losers when they couldn’t get past the Elite 8? In ‘04 they brought in four “4 star” players and one “5 star players” (notables: Darnell Jackson, Sasha Kaun, and Russell Robinson) and ’05 they had three “5 star” players and one “4 star” guy (notables: Mario Chalmers and Brandon Rush). Now I’m sure they were under a lot of scrutiny early on in their careers like this clown is giving our guys but look at what happened once they ultimately got time to play together and grow as a team. I have always felt like these two classes of ours were very similar to those that KU got and the key will be can we hold them together long enough to mature as one. The key to how good this class really is and can become will be once they are upperclassmen with those coming in next year. Sure, some guys will ultimately be lost due to transfer or the NBA and we have had a good year (maybe not as great as the past few years, but still good nonetheless) and I think if these guys all stick together that the ‘11-’12 season can be a really special one.

by turs12 on Mar 1, 2009 6:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I hope the freshman read the article

and take his comments personally. When they truly develop and gain experience, I hope they rub Jason King’s face in it and humiliate the hell out of him publicly (well in as classy way as possible, they are Bruins, of course). Who is this douche bag, Digger’s nephew?

by shaq on Mar 1, 2009 9:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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