Richmond Sports

[burt]

I googled this site hoping to find out what "sweet 16" means. It doesn't answer that question, but I note that VCU still "don't get no respect."

Scroll to the chart and check the schedule of game times for today (March 18th.) It shows that "USC/VCU" will go up against Georgetown at 9:45PM.

http://www.chiff.com...aa-brackets.htm

8PM on March 18th:

The website mentioned above fixed itself and USC is no longer in the 9:45PM time slot with VCU in the tossup with Georgetown.

[burt]

The VCU Rams are spectacular in their win tonight in Chicago over Georgetown by a score of 74 to 56., :yahoo:

On Sunday, they will go up against Purdue.

Edited March 19, 2011 by burt

[wrldcoupe4]

Go UofR and VCU! And especially Mason!!! Representing Virginia well.

[burt]

"Richmond is the only city with two teams in the round of 32" wrote Tim Pearell in today's RTD..

What an incredible game it was last night!

From today's RTD

http://www2.timesdis...half-ar-915135/

Edited March 19, 2011 by burt

[burt]

The University of Richmond goes up against Morehead State on CBS at 5PM today (Saturday) from The Pepsi Center in Denver

On Sunday, George Mason meets Ohio State at 5PM on CBS at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland

VCU meets Purdue on TBS at 7PM Sunday in Chicago's United Center.

Edited March 19, 2011 by burt

[burt]

Start time for the U of Richmond/Morehead State game has been move to 5:25PM today on CBS, according to the RTD.

http://www2.timesdis...back-ar-915636/

Post game note: The RTD was wrong. When I tuned in at 5:24PM the score already was Richmond 4, Morehead 2.

Edited March 19, 2011 by burt

[burt]

Sweet sixteen for The University of Richmond.

The Spiders never lost the lead in Denver as they won against Morehead State 65 to 48.

On to San Antonio to play either Kansas or Illinois next Friday, March 25th.

Edited March 20, 2011 by burt

[burt]

Here's the RTD report of UR's win over Morehead State:

http://www.mytimesdispatch.com/index.php/sports/comments/spiders_head_to_sweet_16_with_win_over_morehead/15022/

[burt]

After UR's win over Morehead State last night and advancement to the Sweet Sixteen, three Virginia teams are still playing in the NCAA Tournament.

George Mason meets Ohio State today (Sunday) at 5pm from Cleveland where there will be a tremendous Ohio State fan contingent. Game on CBS.

At 7PM, VCU will also be in unfriendly territory when they go up against Purdue tonight at 7PM in Chicago. (Purdue in Indiana is not far from Chicago.) Game on TBS.

From today's RTD:

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http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/college-sports/2011/mar/19/vcu-basketball-team-prepares-for-their-g-80052-vi-25354/

Edited March 20, 2011 by burt

[540_804]

I pray I'm not speaking too prematurely, but with about 3 minutes to go and a 16 point lead, I think VCU has this one in the bag. I hope. Fingers crossed.

[burt]

:yahoo: And VCU is Sweet sixteen after beating Purdue 94 to 76.

[540_804]

GO RAMS ~v~

And with that, the city of Richmond has two teams represented in the Sweet 16.

[eandslee]

GO RAMS ~v~

And with that, the city of Richmond has two teams represented in the Sweet 16.

Unprecedented! This should give Richmond some good publicity! Congratulations to both teams for making it to the "Sweet 16!"

[burt]

Virginia had three teams competing in the NCAA Tournament but, unfortunately, George Mason was eliminated this afternoon when they lost to powerful Ohio State by a score of 98 to 76.

Both Richmond teams, the University of Richmond and VCU will meet their opponents (which have not yet been named) in San Antonio next Friday.

Edited March 21, 2011 by burt

[burt]

Scroll down to the chart listing winners and competitors. Tomorrow (or later tonight) it will probably list which team will play whom in the Sweet 16.

http://www.chiff.com...aa-brackets.htm

Watching TV, I see that Kansas now leads Illinois 41 to 37 with seventeen minutes remainining. The winner will play U of R in San Antonio.

And with 7 minutes left in the 1st half, Florida leads Notre Dame 23 to 15. The winner will meet VCU in San Antonio

Edited March 21, 2011 by burt

[wrldcoupe4]

This should shut those Hokies up. So "deserving" of a bid, they were knocked out of the NIT at home by mid-major Wichita State...

Go VCU

[burt]

Florida STATE (I mistakenly left off the word "State" above) beat Notre Dame tonight.

So, Florida State will play VCU in San Antonio.

[burt]

The RTD has compiled a collection of notes about VCU in the NCAA Tournament.

Here's one of them:

"VCU's 94 points were the third highest total in the tournament and its second highest of the season."

From today's RTD:

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/college-sports/2011/mar/21/6/tdsport03-vcu-tournament-notes-ar-916504/

Oklahoma City Thunder pro Eric Maynor who is VCU's most famous basketball alumnus has been keeping in touch with the Rams and offering encouragement.

[540_804]

2011 has turned into the year of the "Bracket-Busters"

Apparently, VCU vs Florida State game will be the first #11 vs #10 game in the history of NCAA March Madness.

[burt]

"Sweet 16" and "elite" are the most heard words in Richmond this week..

From today's RTD with several related stories:

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament/2011/mar/22/tdmain01-swagger-back-in-richmond-after-ncaa-victo-ar-918858/

[HopHead]

VCU's head coach has been a regular on ESPN the last few days talking about their NCAA run. Apparently it was a literal "burning of their February schedule" during a practice that helped motivate the team. I think they have the best shot out of the two RVA schools to advance to the elite 8. UR has a tough task with Kansas.

[burt]

Both Universities will have send-offs to their respective teams tomorrow as well as a rally at The Canal Basin later in the day.

From Breaking News at RTD:

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2011/mar/22/vcu-cheer-basketball-team-it-heads-sweet-16-ar-920369/

[540_804]

Both Universities will have send-offs to their respective teams tomorrow as well as a rally at The Canal Basin later in the day.

From Breaking News at RTD:

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2011/mar/22/vcu-cheer-basketball-team-it-heads-sweet-16-ar-920369/

Here's a bit more about the event that I received in a university email:

Citywide Pep Rally

There will be a community pep rally for VCU and the University of Richmond at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, at the Canal Turning Basin, between 14th and Dock streets on Virginia Street in Shockoe Slip. Both university presidents will attend and make remarks. The university presidents and their entourages will arrive by canal boat and be greeted by the mayor. Buses are being arranged to transport students to the event. Free T-shirts for the first 500 attendees.

Approximately 70 VCU students are needed to help out with the celebration. Students are needed to help decorate two VCU canal boats and participate as riders in the Canal Cruise that kicks off the festivities. Round-trip transportation will be provided at 3 p.m. leaving the parking lot at the Siegel Center immediately following the team send-off and will return to campus by 7 p.m. Email [email protected] by noon on Wednesday to reserve a spot.

I'm feeling a bit of school spirit; I might consider volunteering.

[burt]

Even the oldest heart has to cheer this enthusiasm:

From today's late edition of the RTD:

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament/2011/mar/23/5/richmond-unites-behind-two-teams-one-big-celebrati-ar-923764/

Edited March 24, 2011 by burt

[burt]

Both schools had big send-offs to San Antonia today, and each had police escorts from their campuses to Richmond International Airport.

VCU departed first and the University of Richmond team took a later flight. Here is the VCU video:

http://www2.timesdis...onio-ar-923200/

See U of R's departure in the next frame.

Edited March 24, 2011 by burt