So in this short series Iowa is actually 5-3 against the once vaunted Bruins, including 3 wins at UCLA.
CSB time: I remember the last time Iowa played in Pauley in 1982 (odd because I hadn't even been conceived yet, but whatever). My Mom and I were the only basketball fans in the house but my Dad, who seemed to have a quiet disdain for the roundball game, would intermittently look on in passing. Near the end of the game Cali boy Steve Carfino, who hadn't played well, missed a short fast break shot and my Dad shot in from seemingly nowhere and yelled "damnit Carfino!" He had never so much as made a peep before. We were shocked, lol. He was fully invested thereafter.
Rocket Rod Foster played in that game. What a memorable name. Sadly, the once fastest player in college ball, has been afflicted with a rare wasting muscle disease and is in a motorized wheelchair. Wish him happiness the rest of his days, save for 1 day a year, ofc.
