"UCLA players -- This past Wednesday, after their final practice of the regular season was complete, the Bruins hoisted lame-duck coach Rick Neuheisel on their shoulders and carried him off the field. Neuheisel had been fired two days earlier after a 6-6 finish and a 50-0 loss to crosstown rival USC. As he was carried off the field, Neuheisel playfully spelled out "U-C-L-A" with his arms. But when later asked about the players' heartfelt gesture, he had to pause to compose himself."