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[93henfan]

Delaware is really benefitting from a healthy Elena Delle Donne. She contracted Lyme Disease (they think) last summer/fall and is now back almost close to 100%. It's always nice to add the top high school recruit in the country from 2008 halfway through a season.

[TheDancinMonarch]

Delaware is really benefitting from a healthy Elena Delle Donne. She contracted Lyme Disease (they think) last summer/fall and is now back almost close to 100%. It's always nice to add the top high school recruit in the country from 2008 halfway through a season.

EDD is a great player, no queston about it. But to my observation, I've seen her 4 times against ODU, she seems to play with no passion at all. Now maybe that is the difference beetween 25 and 40 points a game against this level of competition. Maybe that "burnout" business at UCONN was right.

[93henfan]

Delaware is really benefitting from a healthy Elena Delle Donne. She contracted Lyme Disease (they think) last summer/fall and is now back almost close to 100%. It's always nice to add the top high school recruit in the country from 2008 halfway through a season.

EDD is a great player, no queston about it. But to my observation, I've seen her 4 times against ODU, she seems to play with no passion at all. Now maybe that is the difference beetween 25 and 40 points a game against this level of competition. Maybe that "burnout" business at UCONN was right.

That's a fair observation, but I've also gotta say that she is the female equivalent of "the big man" on the court and I've thought a lot of big men have looked lazy on the court. I think big people have a tendency to look lazy as they're loping around.

Btw, I watched about a half hour of the game today. JMU starting to pull away late. Just too strong. Congrats to them. the fuckers

[EPJr]

ODU GMU VCU

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RAMS HOPE TO DRAW ON 2009 EXPERIENCE

Joey Rodriguez looks on during VCU's NCAA open practice Tuesday


DAYTON, Ohio – In 20 years, the four remaining players from VCU’s 2009 NCAA Tournament team – seniors Joey Rodriguez, Ed Nixon and Brandon Rozzell, as well as junior Bradford Burgess – may look back fondly on that experience, but now, even two years later, it’s still a sore subject. In that contest, the Rams made a valiant second-half rally against UCLA, but lost a 65-64 decision when Eric Maynor’s final jumper fell short at the buzzer.

http://aroundthehorns.wordpress.com/

[EPJr]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrM6vDpwRhk - VCU Player interviews in Dayton (Brad,Jamie & Joey)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bW0AF0BlhA - Shaka Smart interview in Dayton



Los Angeles Times: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/03/usc-basketball-trojans-compare-vcu-to-washington-rams-compare-usc-to-old-dominion-drexel.html

Dayton Daily News: http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/ud-visit-rekindles-memories-for-vcu-coach-director-1108852.html

[EPJr]

Tonight’s game against USC will be at 9:10 p.m. on TruTV, the channel can be found here:

Comcast: 32 (Standard), 841 (Hi-Def)

Verizon Fios: 183 (Standard), 683 (Hi-Def)

DirecTV: 246 (Standard), 246-1 (Hi-Def)

Dish Network: 204 (Standard), 9430 (Hi-Def)

http://www.vcuathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2010-11/releases/201103160p1mns

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DAYTON, Ohio – For just about 72 hours, it was a widely known fact that the Virginia Commonwealth University men's basketball team had taken issues with disparaging marks made by college basketball experts across the country about their inclusion in the 2011 NCAA Tournament.

In just over two hours, that same team silenced all critics and completely shut down the Trojans of USC, 59-46, in the final game of the "First Four" at UD Arena. The Rams now move onto the second round of the play in the NCAA Tournament, where they will take on the sixth-seeded Hoyas of Georgetown on Friday evening in Chicago.

"Our guys were highly motivated coming into tonight, ready to show the country that we belonged," Head Coach Shaka Smart said. "To play at their tempo and still come away with a comfortable victory says a lot about our guys ability to do whatever it takes to win."

The victory was the first NCAA Tournament win since 2007 when some guy named Maynor did something pretty cool against Duke. The Rams could technically claim the "L.A. City Title" with victories over both USC and UCLA this season.

"This is my first postseason in my five years in college basketball and we, as seniors, want to make it something special," senior Jamie Skeen said."We're here to win games, we're not satisfied just being here. Skeen led all scorers with 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting, while also grabbing nine rebounds on the evening. Junior Bradford Burgess finished with nine points and 10 rebounds, while senior Joey Rodriguez added eight points and five assists in the victory.

"We know that it's a matter of us focusing for 40 minutes on both ends of the court," Rodriguez said. "if we do that, we have the ability to play with anybody in the country."

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CLEVELAND -- George Mason's Mike Morrison held his favorite T-shirt with a you-gotta-believe slogan that his team might have another remarkable run in them to match 2006.


"We ARE this year's George Mason."

George Mason's players weren't around for the Final Four run in 2006, and with a win over a Big East power Friday, they've started to make their own memories, writes Brian Bennett.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310772244

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From the First Four to the third round of the NCAA tournament.
Yes, unheralded VCU is still dancing.


CHICAGO -- Whether VCU belonged in the tournament or not, they're here now. And they apparently plan to stay for a while.

That was the obvious verdict after the Rams' 74-56 win here Saturday night. Usually, upsets are supposed to look like, well, upsets: A scrappy underdog hangs around just long enough to hit a desperate game-winner, the crowd goes wild, Gus Johnson freaks out, all that.

Instead, VCU dominated Georgetown for 30-plus minutes. The Rams opened a double-digit lead late in the first half and never looked back, and a Hoyas comeback never materialized.

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[93henfan]

Did the CAA just eliminate Villanova and Georgetown in the round of 64?

[LeadBolt]

Did the CAA just eliminate Villanova and Georgetown in the round of 64?

Now I know why the ESPN analysts couldn't believe the CAA could get 3 teams into the tournament, they realized it would hurt their bud's from the Big East badly....

[EPJr]

[EPJr]

The question is no longer whether Virginia Commonwealth belongs. Instead, it's: Who can stop the Rams?


Bradford Burgess scored 23 points and 11th-seeded VCU made it three victories in five days Sunday night, routing third-seeded Purdue 94-76 to earn a trip to the Southwest regional semifinals.

VCU's remarkable run sends the Rams to the round of 16 for the first time in school history.

With their fans chanting "VCU, VCU" as the final seconds ticked off the clock, they've now ousted Southern Cal, Georgetown and Purdue since Wednesday night.

Deep, fast and talented, VCU (26-11) will now play the winner of Notre Dame-Florida State on Friday in San Antonio.

Jamie Skeen added 13 points in a balanced scoring attack as the Rams led by as many 20, shutting down the Boilermakers (26-8) and, for most of the night, quieting a large contingent of Purdue fans at the United Center.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310792509

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Black and Gold - De Raw (VCU Black and Yellow Remix!)

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RICHMOND AREA
Champps at Stony Point
9202 Stony Point Parkway
Richmond, VA 23235
804-323-6053

Glory Days Bar and Grill
10466 Ridgefield Parkway
Richmond, VA 23233
804-754-3710

Home Team Grill
1630 W. Main St. at Vine Street
Richmond, VA 23114
804-254-7360

Mulligan's
1323 W. Main St.
Richmond, VA 23230
804-346-8686

Quaker Steak and Lube
8000 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23294
804-217-WING

Chili's at VCU
355 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23284
804-828-8484

WingZone
8310 Staples Mill Road
Richmond, VA 23228
804-553-1515

T-Miller's
500 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23219
804-648-2255

Dave & Buster's
4001 Brownstone Blvd.
Glen Allen, VA 23060
804-967-7399

Rodney’s Watch Party
Watch the Rams take on the Seminoles on the big screen at Rodney’s on the first floor of Shafer Court Dining Center. One lucky student will go home with a basketball signed by the entire VCU Men’s Basketball team! For two dining plan blocks, students will enjoy a game-day buffet, complete with spirited giveaways and prizes! Tickets are on sale now at Market 810-2-Go. Admission is limited to 200 guests. Visit http://www.bsv.vcu.edu/vcufood" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for more information.

Chili’s @ VCU Watch Party
Chili’s @ VCU will stay open late as the Rams take on the Seminoles in the NCAA Tournament on Friday night! Game day specials and prizes will be available for guests wearing their VCU Gear. The game starts at 10 pm, so get your seat early!

OUT OF TOWN WATCH PARTIES
4th Down Sports Bar
170 North 4th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
3 Blocks South of Bedford L stop

Come to George, owned by VCU alumnus David Chung (B.A.'95/H&S), for the biggest D.C.-area Sweet Sixteen watch party.
George
3251 Prospect St., NW/Courtyard/Georgetown
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-1735
Party starts: 9 p.m.
RSVP to info@georgeofdc.com
Silver Spring, Md.

Fire Station 1 Restaurant and Brewing Co.
8131 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-585-1370
Party starts: 9:50 p.m.
Falls Church, Va.

Grevey's Restaurant & Sports Bar
8130 Arlington Blvd.
Falls Church, VA 22042-1025
703-560-8530
Party starts: 9 p.m.
Norfolk, Va.

Norfolk-area alumni want to cheer on the Rams in the Sweet Sixteen. The celebration gets started at 7:30 p.m. See you there! Go Rams!
Buffalo Wild Wings
1308 Greenbrier Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320-0619
757-512-5487
Party starts: 7:30 p.m.
RSVP to Alfye Ingram (B.S.'89/H&S) and Pamela McKinney (B.A.'00/A) at vcuhamptonroadsalumni@gmail.com.

Tennesee
Old Chicago
2815 Wilma Rudolph Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37040
931-245-3300

Atlanta
Taco Mac at the Prado
(285 and Roswell Road)
5600 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-941-1503
Party starts: 9:30 p.m.
RSVP to Jessica Nelson (B.A.'08/A) at vcuramsATL@gmail.com or 804-512-8497.
Meet at Taco Mac in the Prado shopping center about 9:30 p.m. Ask for the VCU section when you arrive.
RSVP so we have enough space for our crowd! Spread the word and bring a friend - as long as they are cheering on our Rams!

Las Vegas
Sportsbook at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
3570 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Seattle
Fox Sports Grill
1522 Sixth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
206-340-1369
Party starts: 6:57 p.m.
Seattle-area alums and American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting attendees are invited to watch the game beginning 6:57 p.m. Friday at Fox Sports Grill, just a block from the Sheraton, the APhA convention hotel.
Scottsdale, Ariz.

Old Town Tavern
7320 E. Scottsdale Mall
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-945-2882
Contact Justin at 480-220-2674 or justin.horwitz@svn.com for directions or questions. RSVP would be nice but not necessary.

California
Maloney's On Campus (UCLA)
1000 Gayley Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-208-1942

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MAGICAL RUN CONTINUES WITH RAMS’ 72-71 WIN OVER FLORIDA STATE TO REACH ELITE EIGHT

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas – There are moments throughout our lives that leave us speechless.

For the Virginia Commonwealth University men's basketball team and its rabid fans, one of those moments came on Friday night when junior Bradford Burgess connected on a lay-up with less than 10 seconds remaining to give the Rams a 72-71 overtime victory over Florida State. The win sends the Black & Gold to its first-ever Elite 8.

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[dbackjon]

Congrats to VCU

[93henfan]

Congrats to VCU

Shut up, hater.

[EPJr]

[EPJr]

RAMS CONTROL GAME THROUGHOUT, DROP TOP-SEEDED KANSAS, 71-61 , TO REACH FINAL FOUR


AN ANTONIO, Texas – Where do we begin?

A team that everyone in the country doubted, once again shut everyone up with a dominating 71-61 victory over Kansas, the only top seed left in the 2011 NCAA Tournament. Yes folks, the Virginia Commonwealth University men's basketball team is headed to the Final Four next week in Houston.

"What more can I say about this group of guys? Every time this group is doubted, they respond in an overwhelming way and today was no different," Head Coach Shaka Smart. "There was not one media outlet that picked us to win today, but those 14 guys knew that they could and that's all that matters."

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Southwest Regional Tournament MVP Jamie Skeen led all scorers with 26 points, as well as grabbing 10 rebounds and picking up two steals. Classmate Brandon Rozzell was the only other Ram in double-figures with 12 points, but it was the defense that stole the show.

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