Rick, Norm and DeWayne
Rick Neuheisel, always comfortable with a microphone, took defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker and offensive coordinator Norm Chow on to the floor at Pauley Pavilion during halftime for another pep talk. UCLA fans were on their feet during brief statements by each of the coaches.
Walker received such applause that he could only smile and wait for the noise to die down before he spoke.
When Norm Chow got the microphone, Neuheisel and Walker bowed. Chow then made a motion to slit his throat - imploring the crowd to stop.
He didn't say much, but he said enough.
``My family and I are awfully excited to be Bruins,'' Chow said. ``... We’re excited to be here, and we can’t wait to get going. Like DeWayne said, we’re going to bring you a championship.''
The standing ovation those guys got at Pauley last night was the loudest I have ever heard. Next year will be challenging... but those three coaches have a shot at doing something special at UCLA.
And which championship might they have been referring?--
City Championship? (likely over the next 5-years)
Lower Pac-10? (probable)
Outright Pac-10? (maybe)
National? (not in your lifetime)
Lawyer John, your condescending, Pro-SC trolling has stopped being cute. I’m sure you would find many kindred spirits who share your sentiments at the Daily News blog designated for your school.
Thanks Billy. It's gotten quite annoying.