Letters to Sports: Is UCLA doomed with Bill Plaschke's bold prediction?

A set of “Letters to Sports” focuses on debates around UCLA football optimism and other sports topics. One writer challenges Times columnist Bill Plaschke for predicting Bruin greatness, arguing that his history of bold forecasts deserves scrutiny, and asks what success means—only a winning record, a win over USC, or even a national championship. Another response notes Bob Chesney has won before, but warns that winning at UCLA is a different matter. Additional letters also reference LeBron James free-agency speculation, comment on MLB payroll questions involving Kyle Tucker, celebrate Dodgers milestones by Max Muncy and Freddie Freeman in July, and question John Mozeliak’s Angels offseason upgrade after a trade involving a Class A player.