Despite Improvement, Dorrell Done

Collegiate football is a now business. Previous victories are irrelevant. Previous conference championships are insignificant. Previous bowl appearances are unimportant. This season matters. This week is imperative. The next victory is critical.

On Monday, UCLA fired Coach Karl Dorrell. According to Athletic Director Dan Guerrero, Dorrell was inconsistent. “After an analysis of the five-year tenure at the helm, and my discussions with him through the season, my discussions with him even yesterday, I felt it was important for us and this program to move forward,” Guerrero said.

Overall, Dorrell logged a 35-27 ledger. Versus bowl opponents, he was 1-3. Within the Pacific Ten Conference, he was 25-19. In 2006, UCLA defeated USC 14-9. The significance? Dorrell snapped a seven contest losing streak.

Dorrell’s exodus is unfortunate. Sadly, his demise is reality. Victories are fleeting. Conference championships are momentary. Bowl appearances are ephemeral. Tomorrow is the lone concern.