Statement from UCLA following on the ("fight hunger") bowl check fiasco:

"All of our players were advised that they would need to complete three of five workouts and submit academic exit forms prior to Sunday's practice in order to receive their bowl checks. Those who did not complete their assignment had their checks withheld. The coaching staff changed its mind when they realized that withholding the money would cause the players some financial hardship."

This was a huge screwup by all parties involved. It indicated a lack of communication between various UCLA departments, a lack of attention to details from Morgan Center, lack of discipline among players and more importantly complete lack of leadership from Dan Guerrero.

No wonder Chianti Dan has officially become a national joke.

GO BRUINS.