Two Basketball Coaches, Two Similar Opinions

Here’s hoping that [UCLA] Coach Ben Howland has recruited a strong group of stakes contenders for his incoming class next year.

Right now the barn is full of $10,000 claimers.

Blaise Jackson

Escondido

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USC Coach Henry Bibby complains that his team loses games by numbers matching his team’s missed free throws, then has the nerve to brag that he dedicates not one minute of practice time in the pursuit of these charity-line game breakers. Huh? Dr. Henry offers a pinpoint diagnosis but refuses to help.

Fire him, Mike [Garrett, USC’s athletic director]. Fire Henry Bibby now and dispatch him forthwith to the one place where he can really help the Trojans. Send him back to UCLA.

Mike Sarabia

Monterey Park