LA Times' Bill Plaschke - Howland takes UCLA so near, but only so far (OR HOW WRONG I WAS ABOUT JOHN CALIPARI)

Coach's defense-first philosophy has pushed Bruins to three straight Final Fours, only to come up short against more athletic opponents. It may be time for a new approach.April 6, 2008SAN ANTONIO -- Third time's a storm.With six minutes left in the first half Saturday, Kevin Love turned to the UCLA bench and shouted to his coach in weary despair. His shirt was stained dark blue with sweat. His