So while the students were Facebook petitioning for Conan O'Brien to replace James Franco, UCLA had its own plans.

Turns out they've selected Brad Delson of Linkin Park to deliver the keynote statement at the Letters and Science commencement ceremony.

Lame!!!!!

Dean and vice provost for undergraduate education in the UCLA College of Letters and Science, Judith L Smith, tried to soften the blow, saying, "Brad Delson is not only an innovative musician, but he is also a social activist who is committed to change through education… I am thrilled that Brad will be helping to commemorate this important occasion in the lives of our graduates and their families, and we are grateful that he has agreed to do so on short notice."

We're sure the kids in this year's graduating class are thinking, "Wait, what's Linkin Park?"

[Image via WENN.]