UCLA HMD: Nikola Dragovic
On why this team can succeed:
"We work hard, we have a lot of new guys who've never played at this level, a lot of sophs who haven't had a chance to play for a year - this team should be very hungry."
On how the freshmen can contribute:
"I think (they) need to learn all the Ben Howland principles. Defense, how to move around how to do helpside, take a charge, rebound, box out, all the little things coach asks for. And of course, they need to play tough and listen to coach."
On lower expectations:
"It is probably good success for other programs and not UCLA. The way I deal with it is just leave it behind and try to make the most out of this season. I'm ready to take on the leader's role this year."
Jon,
Please stop using abbreviations. What the heck is an HMD?
"...make the most out of this season"? WTF????? You've given up already?
Not a good sign...
Judging by the post only 4 down from this one "UCLA Hoops Media Day: Mike Moser" I would guess HMD means "Hoops Media Day". But I can see how it might be hard to infer that from a post so far away.
Hey, I still haven't figured out what "YGQ" means.
YGQ - You've got questions
IGA - I got answers