Some of L.A.’s glitzier virtues—the beaches, nightlife, the media spotlight, pro sports—can make life particularly difficult for college coaches. Just ask Steve Lavin. (Dave Plunkert / For the Times)
Men who have occupied the hot seat, from far left, former UCLA basketball coaches Gene Bartow, Gary Cunningham, Larry Brown, Larry Farmer, Walt Hazzard and Jim Harrick; former USC football coaches John Robinson, Ted Tollner, Larry Smith and Paul Hackett. (Liz Hale / LAT)
Henry Bibby, far left, and Steve Lavin. Bibby coached the Trojans to a sweep of Lavin’s Bruins this season. (Alexander Gallardo / LAT)
