Is this possible for UCLA fans?

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Can Bruins fans root for USC during the rest of the NCAA tournament?

It’s an honest question.

Is it possible for UCLA people to appreciate the classiness of Taj Gibson, of how hard he has worked, of how he’s been willing to adjust to a freshman star, O.J. Mayo, last year, and to another, DeMar DeRozan, this year? To appreciate USC’s willingness to play tough defense, to buy into that less-than-appealing part of the game for most college players?

Would they rather have a Pac-10 team upset a Big 10 champion? Other than that it’s USC, is there anything in particular UCLA fans have to dislike about this particular group of Trojans? And come on, Bruins fans, you wouldn’t mind a little Daniel Hackett attitude on your team, would you?

-- Diane Pucin