Day 2 Thoughts
> Live on-location in Richmond, VA at the CAA Tournament
My trip back to my hotel was much less eventful than last nights, which is a good thing in this case. I’ve been giving my fingers a rest for just a few minutes (the final blogging tally today was ten hours and sixteen minutes), and I’m currently wolfing down some chips while taking in the second half of Arizona vs. Oregon (thank you FSN for your continual coverage of late night Pac-10 basketball).
I said already a dozen times at least, today was a great day of hoops. With the top four seeds in action the level of play increased (although it didn’t always reflect it in the scores) and the fans were much more numerous and enthusiastic. In all almost everything followed suit with VCU, UNC-Wilmington and George Mason all advancing. William & Mary had to crash the part and knock off Old Dominion, but as a 5 seed we can give them a break, I mean, they have been playing the most exciting games so far. Without further ado though, here are my awards for day 2.
Player of the Day – Larry Sanders – VCU: 14 points, 15 rebounds, 4 blocks
Sure I have an extreme bias here because he is my favorite CAA player, but can you really argue with me on this one? The kid played a major role in his team’s win, set a career high in rebounds, and was the only player today to have the crowd chanting his name. Sanders has future superstar written all over him, he just needs time to develop and really needs to bulk up. In all though, no one had more exciting plays today. A couple of blocked shots pinned off the backboard, and three or four tremendous dunks that almost blew the roof off the Coliseum. You want to fight with me on this one? Check back in two years when Sanders is a pro prospect.
Team of the Day – UNC-Wilmington
Wow. These guys can put some points on the board. The Seahawks were the most balanced team of the day, had five players reach double figures in scoring, and just ran Delaware right out of the building. Their match up with George Mason tomorrow is going to be very, very interesting to watch.
Game of the Day – Old Dominion vs. William & Mary
Yes the Tribe did it again. This game was back and forth the whole way; the crowd was very into it with both teams turning up a good support group, and it had a last second finish. It wasn’t David Schneider bringing it home for W&M this time though, it was senior guard Nathan Mann pulling up from beyond the arc to hit a pretty three-pointer right in front of me with a hand in his face.
Play of the Day – Mann’s winner
Quote of the Day – VCU Coach Anthony Grant
“This is right, right?” (checking stat sheet) “We did win? Ok just checking” – in response to several questions regarding VCU’s early struggles against Towson
Fans of the Day – George Mason
This is due mainly to their pep band who I continue to be amazed by; Bon Jovi, guitar solos, scepters, they have it all. At the same time though their student section is fantastic. During their game tonight with the Northeastern Huskies, every time the Huskies cheerleaders ran onto the court the Mason students would chant “mush”. I love it. Also an honorable mention goes out to Delaware because their pep band did a great rendition of Kansas’s “Carry on my Wayward Son”, so kudos to you Fighting Blue Hens.
Alright folks that’s all for tonight. I’ll be back tomorrow around 3 PM with a preview of the first semi-final game. Get some rest and remember to set those clocks ahead one hour tonight!
My trip back to my hotel was much less eventful than last nights, which is a good thing in this case. I’ve been giving my fingers a rest for just a few minutes (the final blogging tally today was ten hours and sixteen minutes), and I’m currently wolfing down some chips while taking in the second half of Arizona vs. Oregon (thank you FSN for your continual coverage of late night Pac-10 basketball).
I said already a dozen times at least, today was a great day of hoops. With the top four seeds in action the level of play increased (although it didn’t always reflect it in the scores) and the fans were much more numerous and enthusiastic. In all almost everything followed suit with VCU, UNC-Wilmington and George Mason all advancing. William & Mary had to crash the part and knock off Old Dominion, but as a 5 seed we can give them a break, I mean, they have been playing the most exciting games so far. Without further ado though, here are my awards for day 2.
Player of the Day – Larry Sanders – VCU: 14 points, 15 rebounds, 4 blocks
Sure I have an extreme bias here because he is my favorite CAA player, but can you really argue with me on this one? The kid played a major role in his team’s win, set a career high in rebounds, and was the only player today to have the crowd chanting his name. Sanders has future superstar written all over him, he just needs time to develop and really needs to bulk up. In all though, no one had more exciting plays today. A couple of blocked shots pinned off the backboard, and three or four tremendous dunks that almost blew the roof off the Coliseum. You want to fight with me on this one? Check back in two years when Sanders is a pro prospect.
Team of the Day – UNC-Wilmington
Wow. These guys can put some points on the board. The Seahawks were the most balanced team of the day, had five players reach double figures in scoring, and just ran Delaware right out of the building. Their match up with George Mason tomorrow is going to be very, very interesting to watch.
Game of the Day – Old Dominion vs. William & Mary
Yes the Tribe did it again. This game was back and forth the whole way; the crowd was very into it with both teams turning up a good support group, and it had a last second finish. It wasn’t David Schneider bringing it home for W&M this time though, it was senior guard Nathan Mann pulling up from beyond the arc to hit a pretty three-pointer right in front of me with a hand in his face.
Play of the Day – Mann’s winner
Quote of the Day – VCU Coach Anthony Grant
“This is right, right?” (checking stat sheet) “We did win? Ok just checking” – in response to several questions regarding VCU’s early struggles against Towson
Fans of the Day – George Mason
This is due mainly to their pep band who I continue to be amazed by; Bon Jovi, guitar solos, scepters, they have it all. At the same time though their student section is fantastic. During their game tonight with the Northeastern Huskies, every time the Huskies cheerleaders ran onto the court the Mason students would chant “mush”. I love it. Also an honorable mention goes out to Delaware because their pep band did a great rendition of Kansas’s “Carry on my Wayward Son”, so kudos to you Fighting Blue Hens.
Alright folks that’s all for tonight. I’ll be back tomorrow around 3 PM with a preview of the first semi-final game. Get some rest and remember to set those clocks ahead one hour tonight!
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