They’re Ready to Paint Town Powder Blue

How far behind do these guys have to get before they give up?

After all these years, finally, a worthy successor to Coach Wooden. (I only wish he coached football as well.)

JOHN NISLEY

El Segundo

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Hopefully, not lost in the ecstasy and euphoria from that incredible and amazing UCLA victory over Gonzaga were the play of Cedric Bozeman and the presence of Ben Howland.

Without Bozeman’s stellar defense, Adam Morrison scores 34 points, not 24, and Jordan Farmar does not get the opportunity to steal the ball in the final seconds.

Likewise, without Howland’s recruiting skills, coaching savvy and preparation, there is no miracle comeback.

RICK SOLOMON

Lake Balboa

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Ben Howland just about blew it in the last 1.9 seconds. Arron Afflalo should have missed his second free throw and the clock would have started. It could have been a loss for the ages or Laettner II in Oakland.

STANLEY D. ELRICH

Arleta