ATH: Early Victories Could Pay Late Dividends for VCU

[districtballer]

http://vcuathletics.tv/ramnote/ath-ECU-non-conference-1229.php

Like most 21-year-old men, Joey Rodriguez has an array of media at his disposal, ESPN, a plethora of websites, Twitter, you name it. Ignoring VCU’s 8-1 non-conference record, and what it could mean for the Rams in March, is a near impossibility.

“I look at that stuff. I’m not going to lie to you,” Rodriguez admits. “I look at that stuff all the time. The past two years I’ve been here, we haven’t had the opportunity. Usually our non-conference schedule has messed us up. It’s good to know that this year we have a good resume right now. We could come in and do some things in conference play and boost that up even more.”

In fact, few VCU teams this generation have given the selection committee this much to consider. With the ESPNU BracketBusters contest still ahead in February, this Black and Gold squad has an opportunity to finish with a single non-conference loss. The last time the program finished with just one non-conference loss during the regular season was 1984-85.

Nevada was picked second in the WAC, and many predict they’ll win the league. Richmond upset then No. 13 Florida and topped Old Dominion. The Spiders are a legitimate contender in the A-10. Rhode Island is 9-1. Oklahoma has proven that it’s not a top 25 team, but the Sooners have a great chance to finish in the RPI top 100 because of their meaty Big 12 schedule.

Chris is back with some great stuff after his 10-day hiatus in Ohio.

 

[rollins77]

Thanks for the plug. Always nice to come back to Virginia and see the snow is all gone.

 

[ram4life]

As usual, well written Chris. You add a breath of fresh air to the "written word." Thanks.

 

[Mercury]

Good Job as usual