The get-together
If UCLA's 2008 class helps win a Pac-10 Championship, Wednesday's gathering will go down as a pivotal moment. Jerry Johnson's parents invited UCLA's recruiting class to their restaurant for the signing day and 13 players went. Even Nelson Rosario - who's from Oceanside - drove up for the occasion.
``We did it because of the roller coaster ride these kids and their families have been on,'' J.C. Johnson said. ``The kids were committed, even with all that was taking place. They have such a great recruiting class. It was the right thing to do. We looked at it as this was a moment in time that's locked in history.''
Congratulations to the kids and their families on what is sure to be a memorable day. I'm hoping this is indicative of their selflessness and their willingness to represent UCLA on and off the field. Let's see if they can bring new meaning to "Gettin' Served"!!!
To the incoming class, much gratitude should be given and owed for having made their decisions, considering how uncertain things would be staff-wise. For their own reasons, they wanted to be Bruins. Now they are.
These kids and their families deserve a hearty welcome to The Bruin Family. They've endured a lot, and I hope for the best for all in making strides toward their goals.
GOOOOOOO BRUINS!!!