Matthew Kredell broke into the Daily News in 1998, working part time
at the paper while going to USC. The basketball team’s Elite Eight
run in 2000-01 was USC’s athletic highlight in his time at the
school, when the football team was stuck in the Paul Hackett-era.
After graduating in 2001, he started writing for the Daily News full
time. He’s in his second year covering USC, which coincides with the
rise of the program. He’ll take credit for the success, though Tim
Floyd may have more to do with it. A third-generation Los Angelean,
he grew up reading the Daily News while at El Camino Real High School
in Woodland Hills.
Nick Young documentary
Here's my feature on director Dan Forer making the documentary.
Here's a sidebar on Nick Young and his father Charles reacting to a shocking twist in the film. At the request of Forer, I didn't get into specifics on the transformation of the killer of Nick Young's brother. Those who see the film will be surprised. I believe tickets are still available through lafilmfest.com for the showing tonight and July 1.
For those who attend tonight, watch for my big-screen debut. In the scene inside the Cleveland locker room after Nick's final high school game, you can see me peeking in at the door wearing a blue hat. I'll be at the premiere, so come by and say hi if you recognize me.
Another interesting tidbit on Forer, he grew up a UCLA fan and was even a ballboy for the Bruins football team. After getting to know Nick, he is now a fan of both schools, USC a little more for basketball and UCLA a little more for football.
Comments
Matt,
What's your take on how 'SC will come out of the Young movie?
The Times mentioned something about 'SC's coaches using high pressure tactics in recruiting Nick and even Nick says something to the effect of '...if I knew back then...'
Just wondering.
Thanks.
Fight On!
Posted by: MT | June 22, 2007 9:27 AM