After an hour or so of Amazing Race-style search for tickets, Team G:TB's intrepid field reporters and our entourage settled courtside for what turned out to be a thoroughly entertaining and well-played contest between our Wrens and JMU. The Dukes are clearly talented, but W&M was equally obviously a more cohesive team. Baby-faced assassin Quinn McDowell dropped a CAA Tournament-record 35 points, scoring on a variety of drives and deep looks. His step-back triple near the end of the first half was a signature heat check moment. Got our group of pasty old guys leaping from our seats, in any case.Oft-maligned Kendrix Brown was a monster on the boards, not a description frequently used to describe a 6'3" guard. Brown had a game-high 9 caroms and a team-high 4 assists. The young Wrens held off the Dukes in the end thanks to a composure that belied their age. After JMU made a late run to take a 68-67 lead, W&M made 5 of 6 free throws while holding the Dukes scoreless over the game's final 90 seconds. Said Tribe coach and G:TB Hall of Famer Tony Shaver after the game, "A lot of people will define this team by the win-loss record. I don't. I thought we'd walk on the floor with an inner arrogance tonight."
Fellow G:TB Hall of Famer The Teej offered his trenchant analysis postgame, adding "Someone should tell Denzel Bowles he can give back the bathroom pass from Summer School now." The Dukes' All-CAA big man was all but invisible, a combination of Marcus Kitts, foul trouble, a terrific W&M gameplan, and apparent indifference holding him to 5 points.We're dodging Johnny Law as we motor back up I-95 this morning, but the Man won't stop us from another day of previews.
Game 5
(9) Georgia State vs. (1) George Mason
Nice win for the Panthers yesterday. But now they've got to face the Bad Motherfucker Jules Winfield as personified by Jim Larranaga's Patriots. GMU's on a dominant run, winners of 15 straight games and NCAA locks. GSU hands over their wallets in today's first game.
Game 6
(5) Drexel vs. (4) VCU
Bruiser Flint's Dragons pulled out a surprisingly tough win over Towson to move on to face the hometown Rams. We give VCU a puncher's chance to run the table this weekend, so they're Bruce Willis' Butch. And they'll turn out Marsellus Wallace's lights this afternoon in a game that'll be so ugly it's pretty.
Game 7(7) Delaware vs. (2) ODU
Running out of battery on my laptop. ODU = Vincent Vega, because Blaine Taylor's an excellent dancer. And they win today.
Game 8
(11) W&M vs. (3) Hofstra
Can't wait. Hofstra, obviously, is Mr. Wolf. Hell, Charles Jenkins by himself is Mr. Wolf. And W&M's still got that watch in its ass, and they'll need every ounce of that inner swagger to make #wrensmakethecaasemis a reality. I can't pick against the Tribe, but if Hofstra wins, we're pulling hard for the Dutch.
Here's hoping today's action matches yesterday's for drama.
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dear asshat driving the bmw 135i with the virginia license plate 'bmw-135i': you're a lousy fucking driver, a terrible license plate chooser, and most likely a pederast.
Strong rage there, Rob. Congrats on the big win last night. Today should be a hell of a day of CBB. Nice warmup for the tourney.
Oh, and Tortola...she is awesome.
This Baylor team seems like a goos group of guys. I like them.
Mark, Bart Scott has trademarked the phrase "CAN'T WAIT"
This is not a ruse
And Bob Knight just said "chickenshit defense" live on the air
Dammit TJ, we should've beat him to it.
We have to watch the CAA games ONLINE??? Such disrespect for the mid-majors...
Don't know if you've noticed but there are a few decent games on today involving major programs...
Mark--I'm not talking national TV--we don't even have the CAA games on in the DC area, where GMU is located.
Why do so many people in Virginia have personalized plates? I never understood why so many from the Old Dominion feel a need for such a stupid bespoke item.
I suspect that Bart Scott applied for the mark, and I doubt that his application will be granted.
So, I have to be in NYC for a meeting on Thursday...thinking about staying for the event session of the Big East Tourney...which means a REALLY late train home to DC. Should I do it?
I meant "evening session"
"evening session" sounds dirty.
zman, how long have you been waiting to use the word "bespoke"?
i had to google it, and my perspicacity on the lexicon is prodigious.
Marls and I went last year and were treated to two great first round games. The Big East is stacked this year so I would expect more of the same.
I work in a particularly dooshie industry where people like to talk about their bespoke shirts and suits, so it's an integral part of my vocabulary.
Okay, that sucks Shlara. And yeah, you should definitely stay for the Big East tourney.
hey! i knew a word dave didn't. i am so smrt.
also, my mind boggles at the idea of spending $50 or whatever to get a personalized plate that advertises the make and model of the car you're driving. boggles.
concur, shlara. if i could make that trip, i would.
It might be acceptable for a license plate to say something that isn't explictly obvious like "57 CHEVY" or "69 IMPALA" or maybe even "ROBS MINI" but there's no need to tout the identity of a 135i ... it says "135i" right on the deck lid.
Also weak: "BR JEEP".
Nice Summer School black and white pic...
another epic game in richmond. vcu beats drexel by a pair on a buzzer-beater.
it would be fun to mimic the stroop effect with personalized license plates-- so i'd get a "57 chevy" plate for my 93 jeep.
i take that back . . . it probably wouldn't be all that fun.
Somebody told me once that you didn't have to pay extra for a vanity plate in Va. and that was the reason there were so many of those plates in the state. Apparently that's not true and the abundance of said plates is just due to the overall douchiness of Va.
Also, I just did a little actual work whilst on my honeymoon. I've earned a beer, or six.
there are six 7 year-olds in my house for a sleepover tonight. it's a fucking zoo.
6? Wow. We've had 4 before and that was ridiculous. Have a drink. A tall, strong one.
Getting ready to see Johnny cougar at the Moran theatre in Jax w some crown And gingahs
i'll admit it. charles jenkins scares me.
strong start for the Tribe!!
nice work, shlara
wow--didn't know the tribe had that move!!
stupid griffin.
even the announcers can't figure out what the hell that thing is...
Time Warner doesn't offer ESPN3.
I feel your pain, Z. My cable company just started to offer it.
And Shlara, TJ & Rob are bemoaning the same fact on the twitterbox.
jenkins finally showed up.
crap
tony shaver got a technical. that's absurd.
this might be the end of the line for the good guys
have i mentioned that i hate carolina lately?
I might have to turn off the game..this second half is hard to watch
Their fans were so hateable tonight. Reminiscent of Kentucky fans with their constant, irrational booing. And then they decided to storm the court after a win over Duke when they're #13 and had the same ACC record. Fail. Assholes.
And I'm not a Duke fan. I just hate annoying, unbalanced fans. Even Gator fans of that ilk. Get a grip people, be honest with yourself. Carolina fans sucked tonight.
and all nights
updating you on g:tb's team of the year - st. mary's went 5-4 after we anointed them, but still captured the top seed in the wcc tourney. they play in the semis tomorrow - chance at g:tb redemption.
Any G:TBers going to be in the Bethesda area Wednesday night? I'll be in town for some training and drinking.
There should a recall campaign for the Griffin. Got to be the worst mascot ever.
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