Bill Plaschke: Coach Alford´s role in Bruins´ success has been largely unappreciated
(WorldNews Mexico)

He has led the Bruins to a 31-4 record with the most exciting team in America, yet some folks think he just rolled out Lonzo Ball and took a seat. The former New Mexico (2007-13) coach has brought UCLA to a regional semifinal for the third time in his first four seasons, yet, less than a year ago, his firing was being demanded on everything from petitions to airplane banners, leading him to give up a year’s salary. Now there is a real chance that he will return to his alma mater as the new Indiana coach no matter how the Bruins finish, and many boosters are like, so what? So what? Are you serious? The tired fickleness of some UCLA basketball fans — demanding annual championships...