Coach Cronin met with reporters after UCLA's 88-65 loss to No. 5-ranked Arizona in a Pac-12 game on Thursday night in Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom.
Nick Cronin demonstrated his complete lack of character and leadership when he neglected to discipline Sebastian Mack for his violent, on-court assault. I feel that he, his staff and the AD that failed to take the appropriate action should all be dismissed. They are an embarrassment to this great, University. Coach Wooden would be ashamed that such behavior is tolerated. ru-vid.comCANgOuy-wMA?si=bowUsgh9VxuiIFZ8
Belmont, a small university in Nashville, beat UCLA in a sparse Pauley Pavillion. The players didn't even know who Wooden was. Personally, I think he should have been suspended a game. Everyone takes these games too seriously. This is the fifth time since 2000 that usually has a losing record for the season. Also, they have lost in the first round of 5 times since 2000. This is the worst blue blood, not even blue blood, in the country. Cronin has done well with this average Pac-12 program.
I worry when he gets too candid. A lot should not be spoken. That's what Chick Kelly did. Never answered question on its substance. Always danced & "waxed eloquent" in his mind. Inartfull obfuscation.
Bartow, Cunningham, Brown, Farmer, Hazzard, Harrick, Lavin, Howland, Alford, Cronin. Since 2000, this will be the fifth losing regular season. And I think they've lost five times in the opening round when they've made the tournament. Not coaching. It's UCLA. Not blue blood. If blue blood, it is certainly the worst blue blood. These are just facts. Cronin did a really good job the past few seasons. Bad year this season. Obviously, nothing unusual at UCLA. They will be better next season.
@MrAitraining UCLA is not a top destination for elite players. Hasn't been for a long time. I agree with UCLA about not going down this bidding war of NIL, but if they don't get involved, they won't even get the occasional top-tier player to play in front of high school crowds at Pauley Pavillion. Last meeting between rival Arizona (Arizona has been the best program in the Pac-12 for more than 30 years), they had a crowd of 8,000. That's why most big recruits don't take UCLA seriously.