Ben Bolch

Ben Bolch is a seasoned sports journalist with over two decades of experience at the Los Angeles Times. He has covered a wide range of sports beats, including UCLA basketball and football, and has authored a book titled “100 Things UCLA Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die.” Bolch's tenure at the Times has also included stints as an NBA reporter and a Clippers beat writer. Known for his unique perspective and engaging writing style, he is well-respected in the sports journalism industry.

Biography:  https://www.latimes.com/people/ben-bolch

69%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to present information without providing full context or details which can lead to misinterpretation.
  • The author seems to have a preference for highlighting the positive aspects of UCLA's decisions and achievements while not thoroughly examining potential drawbacks.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The author has a conflict of interest in covering UCLA as he is also the author of a book about UCLA.
  • The author has been covering UCLA for multiple sports teams which could potentially lead to conflicts of interest between different teams and their fans.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article states that Chip Kelly's departure from UCLA was due to lack of support despite his mantra being 'habits reflect the mission'. However, previous reports state that he had been offered an extension by UCLA before leaving. This contradicts the author's claim.
  • The article states that Eric Bieniemy was previously the running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at UCLA before leaving to become an NFL assistant. However, this contradicts the fact that he was also an assistant at UCLA before his time as a NFL assistant.

Deceptions

32%

Examples:

  • The article suggests that Eric Bieniemy will bring a pro-style offense to UCLA without providing any details on his previous experience with such an offensive scheme.
  • The author implies that Chip Kelly's departure from UCLA was due to lack of support despite his mantra being 'habits reflect the mission'. However, previous reports state that he had been offered an extension by UCLA before leaving. This contradicts the author's claim.

Recent Articles

Big Ten Football Media Days: Tony Petitti Announces Extension of Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium Through 2028 and Welcomes Four New Members

Big Ten Football Media Days: Tony Petitti Announces Extension of Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium Through 2028 and Welcomes Four New Members

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti announces the conference's championship game will stay at Lucas Oil Stadium through 2028, expresses optimism about recent expansion to 16 teams, including UCLA, USC, Oregon and Washington. The new members bring a combined total of 10 Heisman Trophy winners and 73 College Football Hall of Famers. No immediate plans for further expansion.
Eric Bieniemy Returns to UCLA as Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator

Eric Bieniemy Returns to UCLA as Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator

Broke On: Sunday, 25 February 2024 Eric Bieniemy, a former offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders, is set to join UCLA as their associate head coach/offensive coordinator. He grew up in Southern California and was previously an assistant at UCLA from 2003-2005.
Chip Kelly Leaves UCLA to Become Ohio State's Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach

Chip Kelly Leaves UCLA to Become Ohio State's Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach

Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 Chip Kelly has left UCLA to become the offensive coordinator at Ohio State. He interviewed for multiple NFL jobs, including with the Seattle Seahawks OC position.