Pauley and more

Here is a story that ran in today’s paper about the renovation project at Pauley Pavilion. I know some folks have asked questions about the cost and are speculating, but the current cost of the project is exactly as stated in the story $175-$185 million. And that is the estimate UCLA is receiving with current construction costs and doing every whistle and bell in the project.
And there is no hard and fast time-line for when the renovation will begin.
Also, here is a story I wrote about UCLA being the pick to four-peat as Pac-10 champions.

Out and about

UCLA coaches will hit the recruiting road these next two days, taking a hard look at the high schools Friday and the junior college Saturday.
Here is what I’ve pieced together as far as where UCLA will be:
Head coach Rick Neuheisel — Narbonne vs. Washington, Los Osos of Rancho Cucamonga vs. Rancho Cucamonga and Cajon of San Bernardino vs. Pacfic.
Among the other high school games UCLA coaches are expected to check in at are Hart of Newhall at Valencia, Lancaster at Highland, Cathedral of San Diego vs. Henry of San Diego, Escondido vs. Lacosta Canyon of Carlsbad, Serra of San Diego vs. Point Loma, Centennial of Corona vs. John North of Riverside, Colton vs. San Gorgonio, Birmingham vs. Cleveland and Redlands East Valley vs. Miller of Fontana.
On Saturday’s JUCO docket are trips to Bakersfield vs. Ventura, Pierce vs. L.A. Valley, Mt. SAC vs. El Camino, Colllege of the Desert vs. Cerritos, Compton vs. L.A. Harbor, Riverside vs. Chaffey, Palomar vs. Fullerton and Foothill vs. Santa Rosa.

UCLA post-practice

UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel said he was pleased with the way practice went today, and said the staff will recruit high schools Friday and hit junior colleges Saturday as evaluation continues.
I’ll post more information tomorrow on what schools I’m hearing UCLA may visit, but one interesting one is I’m hearing Neuheisel will be checking out former UCLA commit Marlon Pollard, a defensive back who is a Notre Dame commit playing at Cajon High of Sna Bernardino.
On the injury front, receiver Nelson Rosario was on crutches and in a walking boot after injuring his right ankle Wednesday, but Neuheisel said he still expected Rosario to be ready to practice Tuesday.
Also, offensive coordinator Norm Chow was not at practice because he was heading to Hawaii to recruit.