This article pretty much has it spot on..

UCLA coach Ben Howland is a nice man, and his team is a reflection of that. He has a nice center. A nice power forward. And on and on, all the way down to his nice point guard. Howland has put together a program that is presentable and competent, like a conservative haircut — each part in its rightful place. 

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What happens when an entirely respectable college basketball team runs into a snarling monster? What do you think happens? Monster wins. And big.

The old adage certainly ran true in the past–3 runs.

How can you expect a bunch of guys who look like they’re supposed be on the glee club..

To compete with a bunch of guys that just came out of prison?

And now, did we change anything for our next incoming class–ranked #1 in the country mind you–you be the judge.

YUP!

Sike..It looks as if it’ll end up being another “nice” season..

We’re not going to be serious contenders again until we pick up this guy:

On another note, how sad is it that the joy of my life comes from studying 16-17 year olds and their street cred?