tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130770.post113995340843024494..comments2024-01-24T16:51:37.989-06:00Comments on L.A. Seitz of Chicago: My Bruin Blogging Days May Be OverSeitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06027580090158303823noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130770.post-1140394225564946752006-02-19T18:10:00.000-06:002006-02-19T18:10:00.000-06:00This all getting to be ancient history, but as I r...This all getting to be ancient history, but as I recall it was Michael Holton (who left for Portland State) who would NOT lie and say he was at the recruiting dinner with the Collins twins that directly led to Harrick's downfall. Lavin wasn't part of that. For whatever reasons, the administration never took to Harrick and wanted him out. With Holton, Lorenzo Romar, and Mark Gottfried all hitting Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130770.post-1140151940372611472006-02-16T22:52:00.000-06:002006-02-16T22:52:00.000-06:00Yeah, I knew what you were getting at, and my comm...Yeah, I knew what you were getting at, and my comment didn't really address that. I think my last comment wasn't really clear on that.Seitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06027580090158303823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130770.post-1140148513908182732006-02-16T21:55:00.000-06:002006-02-16T21:55:00.000-06:00Setiz said: "First, if Lavin sold out Harrick to g...Setiz said: "First, if Lavin sold out Harrick to get rid of him, we should all be in his debt, because had Harrick stuck around, those no telling how much trouble the athletic department would be in right now."<BR/><BR/>I don't disagree with that at all; I was just pointing out in response to the "fell into his lap" comment from above that it wasn't all that innocent on his part. (though I may Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130770.post-1140110218548124562006-02-16T11:16:00.000-06:002006-02-16T11:16:00.000-06:00I too was disappointed with Howland's comments abo...I too was disappointed with Howland's comments about not wanting to schedule national TV games during 'SC week. I want to see UCLA play top teams from other conferences. That said, Howland is looking pretty good having eight days between games at this point for aches, bruises and sprained ankles to heal.<BR/><BR/>--luapAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130770.post-1140101603770359512006-02-16T08:53:00.000-06:002006-02-16T08:53:00.000-06:00First, if Lavin sold out Harrick to get rid of him...First, if Lavin sold out Harrick to get rid of him, we should all be in his debt, because had Harrick stuck around, those no telling how much trouble the athletic department would be in right now.<BR/><BR/>Second, that's all irrelevant to the point I'm making anyway. My point is that it's possible to watch Lavin broadcast a game a not think everything he says is secret code for "death to UCLA Seitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06027580090158303823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130770.post-1140075189978621712006-02-16T01:33:00.000-06:002006-02-16T01:33:00.000-06:00While Lavin /was/ unprepared for the job, it didn'...While Lavin /was/ unprepared for the job, it didn't necessarily /fall/ into his hands -- he sold out Harrick to the powers-that-be and maneuvered himself into the position. That he never improved as a coach is his own fault.<BR/><BR/>If only UCLA hadn't f'd up the Lorenzo Romar situation...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130770.post-1140024306061650062006-02-15T11:25:00.000-06:002006-02-15T11:25:00.000-06:00Thanks for reading, luap.Thanks for reading, luap.Seitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06027580090158303823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130770.post-1139963625397124492006-02-14T18:33:00.000-06:002006-02-14T18:33:00.000-06:00I don't understand the Lavin hating. Was it his fa...I don't understand the Lavin hating. Was it his fault that he was totally unprepared for the job that fell into this lap. He gave it a try and was found lacking. Blame Pete Dalis for the length of tenure. On the bright side while we were suffering through Lavin, Howland was learning his craft. One could go on forever stating the difference between Lavin and Howland, but to me the biggest Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130770.post-1139959465145009492006-02-14T17:24:00.000-06:002006-02-14T17:24:00.000-06:00Fixed it.Yeah, I didn't really want to engage him ...Fixed it.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, I didn't really want to engage him anymore over there. It wasn't worth it. But I had nothing else to post on today.Seitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06027580090158303823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130770.post-1139958677397795102006-02-14T17:11:00.000-06:002006-02-14T17:11:00.000-06:00See, if you were a real fan, you'd know we don't p...See, if you were a real fan, you'd know we don't play this Saturday. We play on Sunday. Jeez. Get with the program.<BR/><BR/>That guy was a real tool ... I almost jumped into that, but then I realized life is too short to worry about such morons.The Chroniclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526767745800059836noreply@blogger.com