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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Saturday’s 68-64 win at arch-rival Old Dominion says a lot about VCU. It was symbolic in how they made it through some early struggles, they got great leadership from their only senior, and he had support along the way as they continued to grow while they are tied atop the Colonial Athletic Association.
It’s February — one of the most underrated sports months of the year. With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, the biggest event in U.S. sports will command the attention of tens of millions of viewers, generating tens of millions of dollars for everyone associated with the event. A […]
VCU is coming off a magical run to the Final Four, and the Rams need to replace several critical members of that team in 2011-12.
Last season was a historic one for the CAA even before the NCAA Tournament success two of its teams had. But it didn’t just happen as a one-time event, and the conference hopes to continue its gradual rise.
A few quick hitters that include thoughts on a couple of coaching changes, an Eagle who might stay in the draft, and some school changes at the high school level.
You don’t need me to tell you that VCU’s run to the Final Four was improbable. But let’s take a look at just how unforeseeable it really has been. During the NCAA Tournament , the Rams have improved their offensive and defensive efficiency by more than twice as much as […]
This weekend promises to be historic. For just the fifth time since UCLA completed its run of dominance in the 1970s, we will have a mid-major program playing for the national championship. And based on the torrid play of VCU and Butler, there’s no reason to think the Rams or […]
Adversity is part of life. Sports are no different, as no team ever goes through a season without adversity of some sort. Some teams and players go through more than others, but it’s all part of competing. This year’s Final Four teams are all studies in exactly that, because each has had to overcome adversity along the way.
How big a deal is VCU reaching the Final Four? It varies, but in each case, it’s very big, whether we’re talking about the fans, the exposure the program gets or how it caps off a great season for their conference.
With Kansas, VCU, North Carolina and Kentucky wrapping up the Elite Eight Sunday, we preview each game with the critical factors that will determine which team gains the upper hand.
