The toughest thing these days for top players coming into college isn't the level of competition, but just getting comfortable with being in school. Learning your way around campus, learning how to budget your time. If they manage that all right, their games almost take care of themselves.

Releasing players that have worked their tails off for the team is one of the toughest days for me, ... It's even tougher when you release veterans such as Hugh and Jon. They have contributed a great deal to the success of this team over the past few years, and we appreciate their efforts on and off the field.

Releasing players that have worked their tails off for the team is one of the toughest days for me,

He's one of the toughest players I've ever played with.

He might just be very comfortable doing what he's doing. If he is, he's at the top of the list, then. He's a master of his craft.

There's no doubt the excitement of L.A. is a big draw for some athletes, especially those from overseas. They know UCLA. Just the name conjures up images of palm trees and Baywatch and all that good stuff.