it's a perfect day

granted, it is only 3 pm and the day isn't even close to being over.

granted, it is 73F degrees, the sun is out and it is just a flat out beautiful day.

granted, i have a nice buzz going at 3 friggin pm.

yes, it is a perfect day.

and the reason is:

ucla 81 v. washington state 74.

but for some defensive lapses in the last 5 minutes of the game, the bruins' lead over the cougars should have been over 10.

love posted another double double.

love had 2 3-point friggin shots. a friggin center with 2 3-point friggin shots!

yes, love is going to be pac 10 POY AND pac 10 FOY. i would not be surprised if he is national POY and/or FOY either.

i give wazzu its props. but the cougs never led the entire game. as it should be.

the only reason the bruins have that one loss to date is.... i still remember it so clearly. friggin luc decided he is a 3-point specialist even though he has been bombing it all game. yes, that texas loss - which was close - but more importantly, occurred earlier on in the season when collison was still coming back from a hiatus due to injury.

nation, be very afraid. the bruins are legit and have been since coach howland came into town.

my only concern (other than all the injuries) is that all starters (except for aboya) plus westbrook have been playing over 30 minutes per game. and today was no different.

of course, this has to do with all the freak injuries that have plagued the bruins.... for 3 or so years! it was freaky to see love with all his scratch marks on his back and arms. but that is how they practice. physical. point is, playing that many minutes per game can't be good. roll needs to be healthy. drag needs to learn how to play so he can get some minutes. and stanback needs to mature soon and earn his minutes.

otherwise, perfect day.

GO BRUINS!!!!


Highlights: Washington State - UCLA