WWL: UCLA's Lost Class - Anderson and Lee determined to succeed

ESPN takes a look at Anderson and Lee dedicating themselves in the offseason in order to redeem their recruiting class.

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Great piece

That got me fired up. I have said over and over again. I am not giving up on Anderson. Not yet. I hope takes advantage of this. Great article. I think its worth blogging more on this. If I don’t get to it .. someone should expand on it.

by Nestor on May 6, 2010 10:49 AM PDT reply actions

I was thisclose

to giving up on him. I’m really pleased to read what Anderson and Lee have to say – though I like Howland’s point best: don’t tell me. Show me. I’ll be ready to start the season ready to see what he can do rather than expecting to look away and scream in disgust.

by KSBruin on May 6, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Love the quotes from Lee

Thanks for posting this

by Chris09 on May 6, 2010 11:14 AM PDT reply actions

I love this quote from ML

Having his legacy be one of losing was simply not an option.

“I definitely wasn’t leaving on this note,” Lee said. “You can’t leave UCLA like that. That’s crazy.”

I wonder if all of the chatter about him leaving was coming from him, or those close to him that may not have had his interests in mind.

We're havin' too much fun today. We ain't thinkin' 'bout tomorrow.

by Steve Bruin on May 6, 2010 11:16 AM PDT reply actions

I liked the part about . . .

his friends filling up his cell phone with texts like, “what’s wrong with you?”

It’s one thing if we as fans feel that way, but when your own buddies and former teammates call you out, it hits home in a way that can’t be ignored.

I also like what Howland told them, “talk is cheap” I want to see it on the floor as well.

Go Bruins!

The best thing you can do for your children is to love their mother. John Wooden

by MexiBruin on May 6, 2010 11:28 AM PDT reply actions

+1

by daggy on May 6, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions

"Words are cheap," he said, demanding Anderson to back it up with actions.

I’m glad Coach Howland isn’t coddling Anderson. He definitely needs to be demanding more from players that aren’t putting enough effort in. This article definitely lifted my spirits a little bit about the program’s future.

by BruinDrums on May 6, 2010 1:36 PM PDT reply actions

I remain a big ML fan

With one caveat, I am a huge ML fan. I think he will be one of the top players in the PAC 10 next year and a star. He is a very good defender and in his natural position on the wing, he will be a very good player.

His quotes are perfect as well. I still think he is a good kid and should not be painted with the rest of his class. He has done his best and I love “wasn’t leaving on this note” quote. I agree with CBH and am “especially excited about Lee.”

I agree with Nestor, this article fires me up!

by DCBruins on May 6, 2010 2:02 PM PDT reply actions

Just curious what is the caveat

by BruinFan96 on May 6, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Toughness

I am not sure about his for lack of a better word toughness. His multiple games with cramps in key situations are part of it but he also seems to have an issue with pressure. I sometimes get the feeling ML does not want to be the man, take the shot . lead the team, be on the FT line in a close game, etc. So I am concerned about his physical and mental toughness. I am not explaining it well but again I really like him.

by DCBruins on May 6, 2010 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions