Tag Archives: March Madness

VCU in the Final Four? Give Tom a Call(?).

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I’m not sure which is more remarkable: VCU making an improbable run to the Final Four, or someone reputable actually wanting my opinion on same. Self-deprecation aside, I was lucky enough to be a guest on Spartan Nation Radio up … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts, Sports | Tagged Chris Mooney, East Lansing, Final Four, Interviews, March Madness, NCAA Basketball, Podcasts, Radio, Richmond, Shaka Smart, Sports, VCU | Leave a comment

NBA Scouts: “White College Basketball Star’s Whiteness Looks Pretty White From Here!”

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I happened to peruse a New York Times article about Jimmer Fredette’s prospects as a professional basketball player this week. I don’t normally read much sports coverage from the NYT, so twice in one week is noteworthy. In this case, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports | Tagged Basketball, Commentary, Humor, Jimmer Fredette, March Madness, Mormons, NBA, NCAA Tournament, New York Times, Race, Reinforcing Stereotypes, Sacred Undergarments, Sports | Leave a comment

National Media Covers UR and VCU as Only They Can(‘t)

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Tom Garrett

As the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University triumphantly earned their way into the Sweet Sixteen, the fact that both schools are located in the same city has not escaped the watchful eye of the New York Times. To … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports | Tagged Chris Mooney, Commentary, Dan Geriot, Joey Rodriguez, Mainstream Media, March Madness, NCAA Basketball, New York Times, RVA, RVAgeddon, Shaka Smart, Sports, University of Richmond, VCU, Virginia Commonwealth University, Washington Post | 6 Comments

And . . . We’re Back (Part 2)

Posted on March 22, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

In Part 2 of this week’s podcast, Tom and Mike debate the merits of being a one-legged wrestler (guess which one of them takes the “having one leg is an advantage” position?), as well as discussing the future of boxing … Continue reading →

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Let’s All Make Fun of Tom’s Brackets

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Don’t worry. Baseball preview season is almost over, which means that we’ll be back to normal soon enough (and, hopefully, I will be able to go to bed before 4:00 AM every night-slash-morning). In the meantime, enjoy this look … Continue reading →