UCLA Athletics Struggles in SoCal

Fred, Art, and Laura highlight a troubling divide in the SoCal sports scene as UCLA Athletics continues its descent from prominence. The Bruins' program, once holder of 24 national championships, now finds relevance only in two sports. As Athletic Director Martin Jarmond faces mounting criticism for questionable hires, including basketball coach Mick Cronin, who controversially benched four starters as punishment following the Arizona loss, can UCLA's storied tradition be salvaged? Will Cody Bellinger return to the Dodgers over a pricier Kyle Tucker? And could the proposed 2027 labor negotiations finally establish spending minimums for competitive balance in the MLB?