Team Send Off, Wednesday, April 2nd.

by freesia39 on Apr 2, 2008 4:17 AM PDT

Bumped. If you live or work any where around Westwood/West LA, try to make this. And if you are taking pictures please share with rest of us Bruins in exile. GO BRUINS. -N

Photo Credit: Erkki's UCLA pics' photostream(flickr)

Just got this email from the Staff Assembly, sports information should distribute it soon.

Men's Basketball Final Four Send-Off Wednesday, April 2, 3pm

UCLA students, faculty & staff are invited to attend a send-off of the Men's Basketball team on Wednesday, April 2nd, beginning at 3pm!

Fans are asked to line up on either side of Bruin Walk between the Wooden Center and JD Morgan Center as the team leaves campus for San Antonio in a quest to capture UCLA's 12th National Championship!

Wear blue, bring your spirit and help the Bruins get ready to play in our 3rd Consecutive Final Four!

GO BRUINS!

If anyone here can make it (not sure if I can, I'm in the Wilshire Center and it may be difficult to get out) it should be fun.

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Would someone do me a favor

Get a mannequin from somewhere (I suppose for accuracy it should have a bit of a gut), put a Bruin Blue shirt on it, take it along to Bruin Walk and say it's me. I'll be there in spirit.

This needs to be a seismically detectable event, Bruins.

by Fox 71 on Apr 1, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions

I'm going to do my best to make this one

may even take pictures to share.

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden

by MexiBruin on Apr 1, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions

I can see it now

A crowd of a few thousand line the walk. The moment the team comes outside, the entire crowd starts singing "Mighty Bruins."

Five days later, our guys win the title and talk of how their walk to the bus at UCLA was the personal inspiration they used during the difficult moments against Memphis and UNC.

Soon thereafter, this becomes the "Sendoff tradition" for future UCLA final 4 appearances.

Hey, a guy can dream, can't he?

by bornagainbruin on Apr 1, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions

Chant Ideas

"We Love You!"

Omg that's even cornier in print than I thought it would be.

I'm a bit partial to "BANNER TWELVE! BANNER TWELVE!"

by Seanny Rotten on Apr 1, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Dammit..

I'm supposed to work until 4...and as an intern I'm not sure how it'll be perceived if I ask to leave work early to watch our boys take off lol...I may just go for it!

O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 1, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

Go sick after lunch... had to GO HOME!

Phone it in.
Barf sound.
Flush the toilet.
"I'll be in FIRST THING in the morning!"

Good luck!
Go Bruins!

by class1984 on Apr 1, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions

got sick

by class1984 on Apr 1, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah

The only way to call in sick is to lay down in bed, close your eyes and talk as low and monotonic as possible.

They will be out somewhere between 3-330 but probably closer to 3:30

CG (Signholder #18)

by lil eg not cs on Apr 1, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Or

Due respect to Ferris Bueller and the clammy hands, my personal favorite is vaguely alluding to stomach flu and briefly mentioning too much time spent on the toilet. No boss, or for that matter, anyone else, will ever ask you follow up questions after that.

by Menelaus on Apr 1, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

You're an intern

Tell them to hold your pay that day and you'll be back in a couple hours.

greg in denver

by gbruin on Apr 1, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions

haha

I don't even get paid...just more incentive to skip lol..I've only been interning a little more than a month though...little too nervous to try the Bueller...I'll make a game time decision tomorrow

O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 1, 2008 10:08 PM PDT reply actions

Exactly!

What are they gonna do? Dock your check?

Not to be a bad influence, and I believe in CBH and the Bruins, but you never know how often this sort of thing will come around...

Olll-lie, Olll-lie, Olll-lie...

greg in denver

by gbruin on Apr 1, 2008 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Ollie

last minute doctor's appt. you're going to be gone for two hours. They could only get you in at 3.

by bruin95 on Apr 1, 2008 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Education comes first!

Hmmmm. No need to lie. Just say you have an extremely important meeting at school that just came up and then offer to make up the time another day!

by Joe Bruin on Apr 2, 2008 7:41 AM PDT up reply actions

Someone YouTube this...

or post up a clip!

by bruindodger on Apr 1, 2008 10:16 PM PDT reply actions

airport info

Does anyone know where and which line theyre flying out on?? Cant make it to Westwood. Might be able to make it to LAX. Holla with the info!!

by PasadenaBruin on Apr 1, 2008 11:39 PM PDT reply actions

LAX - Delta

UCLA flys Delta on all flights further than Arizona.

I've traveled with both the football and basketball team.

You should see the food they get and the quality of the fly attendents on those charters!

by mr havercamp on Apr 2, 2008 7:01 AM PDT up reply actions

Yep

And before you try to find them at the terminal, the buses normally pull up right to the plane, which may or may not be in a secluded area of the tarmac, so there's little chance you'll be able to see them at LAX

by tsunugundam on Apr 2, 2008 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions

South terminal

Their flights sometimes arrive/leave at the South Terminal on Imperial.

greg in denver

by gbruin on Apr 2, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions

It had to be today...

Have my graded final mock trial in Trial Advocacy at that time. Be in the middle of a direct or cross right then. Dammit, I swear I would be there if it wasn't a final.

Best of luck to the team. Win or lose you do us all proud.

by Bruins100NCAA on Apr 2, 2008 1:23 AM PDT reply actions

Move for a nonsuit

That gets you out of there in about five minutes.

by Fox 71 on Apr 2, 2008 4:38 AM PDT up reply actions

"Relevance"

"your honor, what does this have to do w/ the send-off in 10 min.?"

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 2, 2008 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions

Comtempt of court

Have you ever experienced this personally? it might be a good educational opportunity.

greg in denver

by gbruin on Apr 2, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions

The Defense Rests...

Let the P put on their case and after they rest, you casually stand up and say "Your Honor, the defense rests..." in dramatic fashion. The courtroom erupts with murmuring from the audience.

The other side then scrambles to make sense of this brilliant move exposing the weakness of their case and you go off the watch the Bruins leave for the FF.

I tell you, it was tempting.

by Bruins100NCAA on Apr 3, 2008 4:20 AM PDT up reply actions

damn, i feel guilty...

i'm not studying for the bar, doing an internship or conducting open heart surgery. I just got kids that wont allow me to drive to the westside and keep my sanity. I'm glad to see that Bruins continue to be productive citizens in the world. no "Mata what" happens this weekend, proud of our team and proud to be a Bruin!

by PasadenaBruin on Apr 2, 2008 2:58 AM PDT reply actions

Are the fates aligning?

My direct boss called in sick today... the head of the department will be at a meeting on campus nowhere near Bruinwalk... can I possibly sneak out for 45 mins?

"I'm headed out to a meeting on campus!"

by freesia39 on Apr 2, 2008 9:09 AM PDT reply actions

Can't make it

Got a 2-4 class.

I really hope somebody takes some pictures.

by lildre on Apr 2, 2008 9:55 AM PDT reply actions

Since

it's the first week (I think), maybe you can suggest the prof. to bring the whole class down.

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 2, 2008 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Haha...

but I guess I'll save it for Monday if we make it

by lildre on Apr 2, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions

Nice profile of DC on the WWL

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/ncaatourney08/columns/story?columnist=oneil_dana&id=3324233&lp os=spotlight&lid=tab1pos1

Bob O. (Signholder #3)

by TuneMan7 on Apr 2, 2008 11:02 AM PDT reply actions

What is WWL?

I've seen this so many times but can't figure it out. The link goes to ESPN.

by mark the bruin on Apr 2, 2008 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions

WWL = World Wide Leader

As they so humbly title themselves

Bob O. (Signholder #3)

by TuneMan7 on Apr 2, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions

Now that someone asked about WWL

I have to ask, what does MSM stand for? It also is everywhere on the site?

Go Team Go!

by bruins grad and dad on Apr 2, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions

"Main Stream Media"

aka newspapers, tv, traditional source of news outlets.

by bluestreet on Apr 2, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions

a few more aka's

people who purport to be knowledgeable, but who fail to actually do any research or fact checking, or blow-hards. And there are more, but you get the drift.

by Fox 71 on Apr 2, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

From my spies

the area was already roped off as of 130pm. I'm sneaking out in 10 mins, camera at the ready. I hope I can get a good spot, since I'm on the short side and can't see anything.

by freesia39 on Apr 2, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions

It was awesome..

there were hundreds of people there and the players seemed excited to have so much support. CBH gave me a high five and even CRN was there in the crowd! The only crappy part was when KL, JS, DC, and RW were within 1 foot of where I was standing I had one of those moments that should be on a commercial when my camera said "Memory Card Full"...it was heartbreaking but it really seemed like a great send -off for our Ben Ball Warriors!

by bruin08 on Apr 2, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions

Some pics

Hi guys, I managed to take some pictures at the event since some 'Bruins in exile" requested them. You can find them on my snapfish page:
http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=220189373/a=127044405_127044405/t_=127044405
Let me know if the link works. I missed my chance to grab pics of Westbrook and DC, those point gaurds are quick even off the court!

by RyanM on Apr 2, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply actions

More info for those who couldn't attend...

Oh and the actual event was pretty quick. The band played for about 1/2 hour and the cheerleaders and dance team were there, although they didn't really do anything from what I saw. The team walked by, all smiles, and got on some charter buses parked in the alley between the Wooden Center and IM fields. I would say a couple hundred students showed up for the event. It was fun but I wish Coach could have addressed the crowd or something.

by RyanM on Apr 2, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions

what I find funny...

You were standing (almost) right next to me and I didn't end up in any of those pics.

The team looks to be in good spirits and ready for action.

by isodore on Apr 2, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm in one of your pictures!

Haha, thanks! I was right in front of you, wearing the black jacket in the first picture. :)

What would John Wooden do?

by JKNaka on Apr 2, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions

I took a picture with Coach Neuheisel

that made my day. I'll upload later tonight or tomorrow, because I'm back at work.

I was getting nervous with how long it was taking, because I said I'd be back in my office by 4pm, but once they came out of the Morgan center it went by pretty quick.

by freesia39 on Apr 2, 2008 4:15 PM PDT reply actions

RN was there?

Damn, I didn't see him. I was standing near the Bruin bear statue.

by JWongUCLA on Apr 2, 2008 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

I was near the Morgan Center

where you walk through, hang a left and you'll see the hall of fame or keep going and you'll walk straight towards lot 6. he came out of the morgan center from there and stood there the entire time.

by freesia39 on Apr 2, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

cool

thanks for the pics!

by class1984 on Apr 2, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions

Link To Pictures

Pictures of Bruin Send-off

by Bruin77 on Apr 2, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply actions

i uploaded some pics too..

although some are blurry cause I was so excited here they are if you want to check it out...

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=8vaeelq.16uwy0ry&x=0&y=e1muk4&localeid=en_US

by bruin08 on Apr 2, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions

Great pics!

I noticed the Shipp and Westbrook pics were the slightly blurry ones. They are sooooo hot it was probably hard to keep the camera steady! LOL

by bruininthelbc on Apr 2, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions

BTW, Luc LOOKED great

From the pic, his ankle looked good, no boot and seemingly walking well. Was he?

by bruininthelbc on Apr 2, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah

he looked like he was in good health..he was walking fine..everyone looked to be in good spirits!

by bruin08 on Apr 2, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions

I got some pics

Stepped out of class at 3pm to catch them

My unreliable cell phone camera managed to get Mata and Luc.

Anybody know a quick, easy way to post pics?

by lildre on Apr 2, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions

i know that

kodak lets you upload from your camera phone it's pretty quick too

by bruin08 on Apr 2, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions

I choked..

I was gonna pull the "food poisoning" card but got too nervous. Plus i had to sit in on a meeting and ended up being held in 'till about 5 doing busy work. I really wish I could of been there.

O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 2, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions