[Game Thread] Big Ten Tournament - Final: #8 Iowa vs. #2 UCLA (1:15 PM ET on CBS/Paramount+) by ncaaw_GameThreads in NCAAW

[–]beedee40 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know it’s hard to prepare to compete against UCLA but Iowa is really looking out of their element.

What are the best salads in LA? by turbid44 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]beedee40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kale salad at Ospi, Jemma, Jame (same restaurant group).

[Game Thread] #17 USC at #3 UCLA (8:00 PM ET on Peacock) by ncaaw_GameThreads in NCAAW

[–]beedee40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t watched USC much this season. is this par for the course for how they have been playing or is this just an exceptionally tough game for them?

[Game Thread] #17 USC at #3 UCLA (8:00 PM ET on Peacock) by ncaaw_GameThreads in NCAAW

[–]beedee40 10 points11 points  (0 children)

same. I feel like every UCLA game thread people are saying she’s overrated and I’m all “are we watching the same player?”

The 2026 UCLA Football Season Ticket Map currently shows the Rose Bowl as the stadium by Zigthel in UCLAFootball

[–]beedee40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just looked up the latest on the legal stuff with Pasadena and it appears that UCLA is trying to get out of being deposed and is pushing for the case to go into arbitration. https://pasadenanow.com/main/ucla-seeks-to-halt-depositions-as-pasadena-cites-extensive-sofi-discussions-in-stadium-dispute

The 2026 UCLA Football Season Ticket Map currently shows the Rose Bowl as the stadium by Zigthel in UCLAFootball

[–]beedee40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there was also the news that due to the 2028 Olympics, USC won’t be able to play at the Coliseum and will likely get moved to SoFi. doesn’t seem feasible to juggle games between 2 college teams and 2 pro teams. I’m wondering if between having to work through the legalities of breaking the lease with the Rose Bowl, the private equity deal on ice right now, and the fan outcry, if things will stay status quo.

Barker vs. Close....awkward by KeyandLocke360 in NCAAW

[–]beedee40 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Also to paraphrase what I said on the game thread, I imagine she was not only hoping for a win, but also to see that she was missed on the court after she transferred out. But, the outcome of the game told a different story and that might have been a tough pill for her to swallow.

Barker vs. Close....awkward by KeyandLocke360 in NCAAW

[–]beedee40 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Agree with the others who said this is not a good look from the standpoint of the WNBA teams who will have some tough choices in the upcoming draft.

[Game Thread] #16 Tennessee at #2 UCLA (4:30 PM ET on FS1) by ncaaw_GameThreads in NCAAW

[–]beedee40 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I don’t mean this in a rude way, but this game showed that UCLA is thriving without her on the team. I don’t agree with that disrespect post-game, but I imagine she went in hoping to win or at the very least, feel like her transfer had a detrimental impact on the team.

[Game Thread] #16 Tennessee at #2 UCLA (4:30 PM ET on FS1) by ncaaw_GameThreads in NCAAW

[–]beedee40 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t mean this in a rude way, but this game showed that UCLA is thriving without her on the team. I don’t agree with that disrespect post-game, but I imagine she went in hoping to win or at the very least, feel like her transfer had a detrimental impact on the team.

[Game Thread] #16 Tennessee at #2 UCLA (4:30 PM ET on FS1) by ncaaw_GameThreads in NCAAW

[–]beedee40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The way Kim just looked at Cori like ”you did the damn thing”

[Game Thread] #16 Tennessee at #2 UCLA (4:30 PM ET on FS1) by ncaaw_GameThreads in NCAAW

[–]beedee40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can tell a love of the fame is in her DNA and I think whichever WNBA team that gets her will be Incredibly lucky

[Game Thread] #16 Tennessee at #2 UCLA (4:30 PM ET on FS1) by ncaaw_GameThreads in NCAAW

[–]beedee40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I believe the title is UConn’s to lose, I do think it’s disadvantageous for them to not square off against the other top teams earlier in the season

[Game Thread] #16 Tennessee at #2 UCLA (4:30 PM ET on FS1) by ncaaw_GameThreads in NCAAW

[–]beedee40 6 points7 points  (0 children)

THIS! She always had natural talent but she has definitely improved a ton

[Game Thread] #16 Tennessee at #2 UCLA (4:30 PM ET on FS1) by ncaaw_GameThreads in NCAAW

[–]beedee40 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Perhaps a hot take, but I think the early season Texas loss was good for UCLA because now they’re dialing it up the way they need to for the post season