What Is It About L.A. Pro Teams?
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In need of direction after mediocre season, talent-laden (L.A. franchise) hires disciplined, winning coach with championship experience. Trades and signings solidify (L.A. franchise)’s core, and optimism runs high among fans and press. (L.A. franchise) stumbles a little out the gate, but then hits stride and starts living up to deserved expectations. Gradually, (L.A. franchise)’s play becomes a bit sloppy, (L.A. franchise) starts to sputter and fingers are pointed. Fans and press do about-face and begin to wonder if (L.A. franchise) isn’t “all that” after all. Suggestions, cures, hindsight become staples of (L.A. franchise)’s recent media and fans’ concerns.
“Phil? It’s Davey Johnson on line 2.”
JEFF BRINGLE, Santa Clarita
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Even without JaRon Rush, UCLA is a better pro team than the Clippers.
HARLAN McWHORTER, Rialto
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