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THE UCLA EXPERIENCE THE UCLA EXPERIENCE BRUIN FAMILY Coach Karl Dorrell’s goal is to reconnect with Bruin players from all eras. In both 2003 and 2004, UCLA sponsored a reunion picnic and flag football game for former UCLA players in conjunction with the Spring Game. Over 150 men who played at UCLA have returned with their fami- lies to participate in the festivities. Pictured on this page are a few of the players who have returned, including Cade McNown, J.J. Stokes, Wendell Tyler, Mike Farr, Matt Stevens, James Washington, George Farmer, Tom Ramsey and Jerry Robinson. II WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT KARL DORRELL TERRY MIKE TOM DONAHUE SHERRARD RAMSEY Gereral Manager, No. 7 career receiver Record-setting quar- San Francisco 49ers; in UCLA history; terback, UCLA; UCLA Head Coach, 1986 First Round Pro quarterback for 1976-1995; Draft Pick; seven seasons; Member of College NFL Wide Receiver Lead Pac-10 analyst, Football Hall of Fame for 11 seasons Fox Sports Net “Karl is “Karl is a “There is an outstand- fierce com- no better ing choice petitor - man for this to head up the UCLA football that’s what I remember most head coaching position than Karl program. about playing with Karl at UCLA Dorrell — a stellar performer on “He is a man of great in the 1980s. the field with 15 years of coach- conviction and great character “With his background, I ing experience who has worked and has had great preparation on picture him being a great leader, for two of the greatest coaches his way to becoming a head very competitive and very disci- in the game — Terry Donahue coach. I feel he will be extremely plined. He exemplifies those and Mike Shanahan. successful at UCLA and I am characteristics as a person and “Karl brings a laser-fo- proud to have been his coach those are some of the main quali- cused work ethic, great disci- when he was an outstanding ties you need as a head coach. pline and a passion to be the Bruin wide receiver.” “All of the former players best. The Bruin family is proud are excited to watch him succeed to have him at the helm of our as our head coach.” football program.” TROY MIKE BILL AIKMAN SHANAHAN MCCARTNEY 1988 All-American; Head Coach/Execu- Former Head Coach, First Pick of 1989 tive Vice President of Colorado Buffaloes, NFL Draft; Football Operations, 1980-1994 All-Pro Quarterback, Denver Broncos; Dallas Cowboys; Won Super Bowls Television Analyst, following 1997 and “Karl com- Fox Sports 1998 seasons bines genu- “I think ine spirit with “UCLA a real healthy has an out- Karl Dorrell will do a depth of foot- standing all-around program that ball knowledge. He is a student of creates a solid foundation for the great job at UCLA. No. 1, he’s a great person. He’s a very intelli- the game and on game day, he is players both on and off the foot- a clear thinker who shows a lot of ball field. The lessons I learned gent guy. He possesses a great work ethic and great morals. poise. at UCLA have enabled me to be “Karl is going to be an ex- successful in the National Foot- “I think UCLA made a great decision.” tremely effective recruiter — what ball League as well as in my oth- parent isn’t going to be charmed er endeavors. by him. He is well spoken and his “I am excited that Karl eyes are always smiling. Dorrell is now our head coach. “He possesses wisdom, When he was a graduate assis- poise and class. He represents ev- tant coach in my senior year, you erything that is good about UCLA could tell he had the makings of Athletics and the school should an outstanding head coach.” be very proud of him.” III THE COMPLETE PACKAGE • The Nation’s No. 1 Com- bined Academic, Social and Ath- letic Program — Located just a few miles from the beaches of the Pacific Ocean; rated among the nation’s top research univer- sities; winner of the most NCAA team championships — when you add it up, UCLA provides the best of all worlds for the student- athlete. • Sports Illustrated’s No. 1 Athletic Program — In the April 28, 1997 issue of Sports Illustrat- ed, the Bruins were easily select- ed the best athletic school in the country. The article proclaims that at UCLA, “athletes from all sports thrive on the nation’s most jock friendly campus.” • A State of the Art Head Coach — Coach Karl Dorrell is one of the bright young coaches in college football. He has been a standout offensive coordinator in general assistance, counsel- the internet are the broadcast with some outstanding programs ing and tutoring available at any homes for Bruin Football. and has also excelled as an as- university. • The Next Step — UCLA reg- sistant in the NFL. He has • The Bruin Family — Locat- ularly produces NFL players. brought an old-school work ethic ed in Westwood and bordered by Last year, over 30 Bruins were to the Bruin football program. Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and on NFL rosters. At least one • A Diligent, Talented Staff — Hollywood, UCLA provides a former UCLA player has played A carefully-assembled staff that prosperous outlook for the fu- in 24 of the last 25 Super Bowls features a blend of experience ture with internships, workshop and in 22 of the last 23 NFL Pro and youthful enthusiasm, the mentoring programs and access Bowls. UCLA coaches are dedicated to to one of the world’s meccas of • Tradition of Success — developing great players and business, entertainment, media UCLA is the alma mater of: Ken great young men. The staff fea- and networking like no other ma- Norton, the first player to win tures former head coaches, jor college program. three straight Super Bowls … former coordinators and colle- • Media Rich — USA Today, Kenny Washington, the first Afri- giate and NFL standouts CNN and ESPN have offices in can American to play in the NFL • Academic Support — Pro- Los Angeles. Fox Sports Net is … Troy Aikman, the first quarter- viding the student-athlete with three miles from campus. There back to win three Super Bowls in the assistance and guidance to are seven television stations and four years … Jackie Robinson, succeed in the classroom and 12 newspapers which provide four-sport letterwinner and the society is a top priority! Coach regular coverage of UCLA in the first African American to play Dorrell, his staff and the athletic local market. A 70,000-watt radio major league baseball … Gary administration provide the best superstation, satellite radio and Beban, Heisman Trophy winner. IV UCLA IN THE BOWLS When it comes to winning MOST BOWL VICTORIES — PAC-10 MOST BOWL VICTORIES — NATION bowl games, UCLA is one of the (1982-2003) (1982-2003) most successful programs in the School W L T Pct. School W L T Pct. nation. Since 1982, no Pac-10 1. UCLA 10 5 0 .667 1. Florida State 16 5 1 .750 school and only seven programs 2. Washington 9 9 0 .500 2. Miami (FL) 12 7 0 .632 in the nation have won more 3. USC 7 8 0 .467 Tennessee 12 9 0 .571 bowl games than UCLA. 4. Washington St. 5 2 0 .714 Michigan 12 10 0 .545 The Bruins have won 10 of Arizona 5 3 1 .611 5. Alabama 11 5 0 .688 their last 15 bowl appearances Oregon 5 7 0 .417 Georgia 11 5 2 .667 and their eight straight wins 7. California 4 1 0 .800 Penn State 11 6 0 .647 (from 1982-91) were one shy of Arizona State 4 5 0 .444 8. UCLA 10 5 0 .667 the national record. 9. Oregon State 2 2 0 .500 Auburn 10 5 1 .656 The 2003 Silicon Valley Clas- Stanford 2 5 0 .286 Nebraska 10 12 0 .455 sic was UCLA’s 25th bowl ap- pearance. Bowl. That was UCLA's seventh and ’86 Rose Bowls, the 1985 Fi- On January 2, 1989, UCLA set bowl triumph in as many sea- esta Bowl, the 1986 Freedom an NCAA record for bowl victo- sons. Those UCLA post-season Bowl, and the 1987 Aloha Bowl. ries in consecutive seasons by victories included the 1983, ’84 beating Arkansas in the Cotton The 1999 Rose Bowl was one of UCLA’s 15 bowl appearances in the last 22 years. V MEDIA EXPOSURE UCLA FOOTBALL MEDIA FACTS: • 177 UCLA football games have been shown live in Los Angeles in the last 17 years, including 12 games last season. • Fox Sports Net 2, a sports ca- ble network, provides an addition- al outlet for Bruin football games throughout the nation. • Los Angeles has seven local network affiliates or independent TV stations, which each cover UCLA football on a regular basis. • A dozen local newspapers and one international wire service reg- ularly cover UCLA football, in- cluding the Los Angeles Times, which boasts a daily circulation of almost one million readers. • A 70,000 watt radio supersta- tion broadcasts all UCLA football games live. In addition, the games Running back Maurice Drew is interviewed following another Bruin victory are heard nationwide on satellite radio. Former UCLA Athletes in Mass Media Work • UCLA has a regular half hour Name Sport Media Position sports show on Fox Sports West Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Basketball Actor/Sportscaster (Movies/CBS) 2, highlighting football during the Troy Aikman Football Sportscaster (Fox) Kay Cockerill Golf Sportscaster (Golf Channel) fall. Randy Cross Football Sportscaster (CBS) • Media training is available for Tim Daggett Gymnastics Sportscaster (NBC) all interested student-athletes and Maura Driscoll-Farden Gymnastics Sportscaster (Lifetime, ESPN) includes “staged” video as well Sean Farnham Basketball Sportscaster (Fox Sports West) as print interview sessions.

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