Day 3 Morning Thoughts
> Live on-location in Richmond, VA at the CAA Tournament
Well as of 1:20 PM this afternoon I can safely say that I am the first member of the non-broadcast media to be here at the arena. Granted most writers wouldn’t show up an hour and forty minutes before tip-off of today’s games, but I’m proud of the fact nonetheless. The radio and TV guys are here setting up; the semi-finals will be on CN8 in this area, before ESPN swoops in for the championship game tomorrow night.
I have to say, despite setting the clocks ahead an hour last night I am well rested thanks to the later start of today’s action. I slept until 11:45; I can’t remember the last time I was able to do that. After a quick shower, I grabbed a sausage and egg biscuit sandwich at the gas station across the street so I could break my five dollar bill for the bus. As far as gas station food goes, this wasn’t too bad, at least enough to hold me over until the media buffet is laid out shortly.
I struck up a few more conversations on the bus today regarding the tournament. This little media credential around my neck has made me more new friends in the last 72 hours…I really believe that sports it the worlds greatest ice breaker. It doesn’t matter how different two people may be, bring up hoops or football or whatever, and chances are the individuals will fall right into step with a friendly exchange of ideas.
The VCU fans continue to impress me with their love for the Rams. Granted this tournament is being held in VCU’s backyard, but there was a line of fans dressed in yellow a couple of blocks long by the time I got off my bus around 1 today. I really hope that my large friend in horns who was here for the entirety of yesterday’s action is back today. Something tells me he was probably the first in line this morning.
Well its about 90 minutes until tip off of the first semi-final game between the top seeded “home” team, the VCU Rams and the comeback kids in green, the William & Mary Tribe. I’ll be back in about an hour or so with a preview for the game.
Well as of 1:20 PM this afternoon I can safely say that I am the first member of the non-broadcast media to be here at the arena. Granted most writers wouldn’t show up an hour and forty minutes before tip-off of today’s games, but I’m proud of the fact nonetheless. The radio and TV guys are here setting up; the semi-finals will be on CN8 in this area, before ESPN swoops in for the championship game tomorrow night.
I have to say, despite setting the clocks ahead an hour last night I am well rested thanks to the later start of today’s action. I slept until 11:45; I can’t remember the last time I was able to do that. After a quick shower, I grabbed a sausage and egg biscuit sandwich at the gas station across the street so I could break my five dollar bill for the bus. As far as gas station food goes, this wasn’t too bad, at least enough to hold me over until the media buffet is laid out shortly.
I struck up a few more conversations on the bus today regarding the tournament. This little media credential around my neck has made me more new friends in the last 72 hours…I really believe that sports it the worlds greatest ice breaker. It doesn’t matter how different two people may be, bring up hoops or football or whatever, and chances are the individuals will fall right into step with a friendly exchange of ideas.
The VCU fans continue to impress me with their love for the Rams. Granted this tournament is being held in VCU’s backyard, but there was a line of fans dressed in yellow a couple of blocks long by the time I got off my bus around 1 today. I really hope that my large friend in horns who was here for the entirety of yesterday’s action is back today. Something tells me he was probably the first in line this morning.
Well its about 90 minutes until tip off of the first semi-final game between the top seeded “home” team, the VCU Rams and the comeback kids in green, the William & Mary Tribe. I’ll be back in about an hour or so with a preview for the game.
posted by Joey, Staff at
1:35 PM
