VCU Litos
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Former VCU radio analyst and college basketball writer. Few love this game as much as I love this game. Lighten up, Francis.
Flipping channels…
YouDee, with four guys that remind me of me as a high school player, leads BYU at the half.
JT Toppin = ridiculous.
YouDee, with four guys that remind me of me as a high school player, leads BYU at the half.
JT Toppin = ridiculous.
November 12, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Flipping channels…
YouDee, with four guys that remind me of me as a high school player, leads BYU at the half.
JT Toppin = ridiculous.
YouDee, with four guys that remind me of me as a high school player, leads BYU at the half.
JT Toppin = ridiculous.
You may also know his grandfather, a Colonel in the Korean War.
Ace Flagg just checked in for Maine. You might know his brother.
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
You may also know his grandfather, a Colonel in the Korean War.
This is a fantastic, old school meets new world story. Extremely well done.
I’ve also now figured out how budgeting plays into Penn State’s choice to buy out VCU.
I’ve also now figured out how budgeting plays into Penn State’s choice to buy out VCU.
In May, New Haven raised $9 million in 18 days and beat the buzzer to join D-I. Its home gym seats 867 people.
On Saturday, it hosted a Big Ten team.
Here's the story of why and how it happened.
"There's some coaches said to me, including coaches in the Big Ten, 'Are you crazy?' But yeah, I am."
On Saturday, it hosted a Big Ten team.
Here's the story of why and how it happened.
"There's some coaches said to me, including coaches in the Big Ten, 'Are you crazy?' But yeah, I am."
How a team in its first year in Division I got a Big Ten program to play a game at its 867-seat arena
New Haven's gym has an official capacity of only 867, and on Saturday, it pulled off a coup: playing host to a Big Ten program
www.cbssports.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This is a fantastic, old school meets new world story. Extremely well done.
I’ve also now figured out how budgeting plays into Penn State’s choice to buy out VCU.
I’ve also now figured out how budgeting plays into Penn State’s choice to buy out VCU.
The best VCU teams had a guy willing to rearrange the locker room.
JPR, Doug Brooks would climb a mountain to punch an echo. Eric Maynor demanded excellence. Treveon Graham had more ghost pepper than portrayed.
Need that guy.
JPR, Doug Brooks would climb a mountain to punch an echo. Eric Maynor demanded excellence. Treveon Graham had more ghost pepper than portrayed.
Need that guy.
Proud of the fight. You can see there’s something there.
Only two games, but feels like this VCU team needs a little rattlesnake.
Can’t say “holy shit we’re down 12 at the under 8” to start playing like they closed. Need 40 minutes of that.
Only two games, but feels like this VCU team needs a little rattlesnake.
Can’t say “holy shit we’re down 12 at the under 8” to start playing like they closed. Need 40 minutes of that.
November 8, 2025 at 3:41 AM
The best VCU teams had a guy willing to rearrange the locker room.
JPR, Doug Brooks would climb a mountain to punch an echo. Eric Maynor demanded excellence. Treveon Graham had more ghost pepper than portrayed.
Need that guy.
JPR, Doug Brooks would climb a mountain to punch an echo. Eric Maynor demanded excellence. Treveon Graham had more ghost pepper than portrayed.
Need that guy.
Proud of the fight. You can see there’s something there.
Only two games, but feels like this VCU team needs a little rattlesnake.
Can’t say “holy shit we’re down 12 at the under 8” to start playing like they closed. Need 40 minutes of that.
Only two games, but feels like this VCU team needs a little rattlesnake.
Can’t say “holy shit we’re down 12 at the under 8” to start playing like they closed. Need 40 minutes of that.
November 8, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Proud of the fight. You can see there’s something there.
Only two games, but feels like this VCU team needs a little rattlesnake.
Can’t say “holy shit we’re down 12 at the under 8” to start playing like they closed. Need 40 minutes of that.
Only two games, but feels like this VCU team needs a little rattlesnake.
Can’t say “holy shit we’re down 12 at the under 8” to start playing like they closed. Need 40 minutes of that.
Who is setting up the Nyk Lewis NIL GoFundMe?
November 8, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Who is setting up the Nyk Lewis NIL GoFundMe?
When you make 50% of your shots and hit six threes, and still trail by nine at the half, there’s not much analysis necessary.
November 8, 2025 at 2:31 AM
When you make 50% of your shots and hit six threes, and still trail by nine at the half, there’s not much analysis necessary.
Half of VCUs FGA were from three (34 of 68). Rams made 14 of those (41%).
That’s a recipe.
That’s a recipe.
November 4, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Half of VCUs FGA were from three (34 of 68). Rams made 14 of those (41%).
That’s a recipe.
That’s a recipe.
From 32-32, VCU finished on a 71-42 spree.
Kind of like perfectly putting together the IKEA furniture and having a proud moment, and then wondering if the random screws on the floor matter.
Kind of like perfectly putting together the IKEA furniture and having a proud moment, and then wondering if the random screws on the floor matter.
November 4, 2025 at 2:45 AM
From 32-32, VCU finished on a 71-42 spree.
Kind of like perfectly putting together the IKEA furniture and having a proud moment, and then wondering if the random screws on the floor matter.
Kind of like perfectly putting together the IKEA furniture and having a proud moment, and then wondering if the random screws on the floor matter.
VCU DJs, ranked…
1. Lazar Djokovic
2. DJ Haley
3. Lewis Djonkam
1. Lazar Djokovic
2. DJ Haley
3. Lewis Djonkam
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM
VCU DJs, ranked…
1. Lazar Djokovic
2. DJ Haley
3. Lewis Djonkam
1. Lazar Djokovic
2. DJ Haley
3. Lewis Djonkam
Rams 71-56 at the under 12.
Nyk Lewis with a clean 10/5/4.
Nyk Lewis with a clean 10/5/4.
November 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Rams 71-56 at the under 12.
Nyk Lewis with a clean 10/5/4.
Nyk Lewis with a clean 10/5/4.
This VCU team is shaping up to be the Anti-Capels.
Can score at will, but I’ve seen dead guys rotate better on defense.
Can score at will, but I’ve seen dead guys rotate better on defense.
November 4, 2025 at 1:34 AM
This VCU team is shaping up to be the Anti-Capels.
Can score at will, but I’ve seen dead guys rotate better on defense.
Can score at will, but I’ve seen dead guys rotate better on defense.
Good piece here, and classic Will Wade.
Got to see many sides of Will and I’ll unabashedly say I hope he wins every game not played on November 17.
Got to see many sides of Will and I’ll unabashedly say I hope he wins every game not played on November 17.
As for Wade, he’s embracing every expectation anyone has for him and his first Wolfpack team.
www.newsobserver.com/sports/spt-c...
www.newsobserver.com/sports/spt-c...
Basketball coach Will Wade embraces expectations at NC State
With 8 transfers and one returnee from last season on roster, new Wolfpack basketball coach Will Wade thinks NC State is ready to compete in the ACC right away.
www.newsobserver.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Good piece here, and classic Will Wade.
Got to see many sides of Will and I’ll unabashedly say I hope he wins every game not played on November 17.
Got to see many sides of Will and I’ll unabashedly say I hope he wins every game not played on November 17.
Much better 2H for VCU. Obviously no video but I know how Robby/Rodney call games.
Some sludgy to the offense, and no matter what else occurs you have to make shots or the other stuff doesn’t matter.
Takeaway: we’re effing playing !!!!
Some sludgy to the offense, and no matter what else occurs you have to make shots or the other stuff doesn’t matter.
Takeaway: we’re effing playing !!!!
A rather untidy first half to lift the lid on the season. Nova 37-24.
I know it's an exhibition and coaches experiment, but 12 turnovers, many self-inflicted, 2-11 from three and 4-7 from the line are experiment-independent.
I heard all summer Jadrian Tracey had The Man vibes. His 10pts lead VCU.
I know it's an exhibition and coaches experiment, but 12 turnovers, many self-inflicted, 2-11 from three and 4-7 from the line are experiment-independent.
I heard all summer Jadrian Tracey had The Man vibes. His 10pts lead VCU.
October 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Much better 2H for VCU. Obviously no video but I know how Robby/Rodney call games.
Some sludgy to the offense, and no matter what else occurs you have to make shots or the other stuff doesn’t matter.
Takeaway: we’re effing playing !!!!
Some sludgy to the offense, and no matter what else occurs you have to make shots or the other stuff doesn’t matter.
Takeaway: we’re effing playing !!!!
A rather untidy first half to lift the lid on the season. Nova 37-24.
I know it's an exhibition and coaches experiment, but 12 turnovers, many self-inflicted, 2-11 from three and 4-7 from the line are experiment-independent.
I heard all summer Jadrian Tracey had The Man vibes. His 10pts lead VCU.
I know it's an exhibition and coaches experiment, but 12 turnovers, many self-inflicted, 2-11 from three and 4-7 from the line are experiment-independent.
I heard all summer Jadrian Tracey had The Man vibes. His 10pts lead VCU.
October 19, 2025 at 9:58 PM
A rather untidy first half to lift the lid on the season. Nova 37-24.
I know it's an exhibition and coaches experiment, but 12 turnovers, many self-inflicted, 2-11 from three and 4-7 from the line are experiment-independent.
I heard all summer Jadrian Tracey had The Man vibes. His 10pts lead VCU.
I know it's an exhibition and coaches experiment, but 12 turnovers, many self-inflicted, 2-11 from three and 4-7 from the line are experiment-independent.
I heard all summer Jadrian Tracey had The Man vibes. His 10pts lead VCU.
“Sit down, Gene.” Was just spoken at my house.
We miss Doc and Honey Hunt greatly. VCU legends.
Doc gave officials no slack. Honey gave Doc no slack.
We miss Doc and Honey Hunt greatly. VCU legends.
Doc gave officials no slack. Honey gave Doc no slack.
October 1, 2025 at 3:03 AM
“Sit down, Gene.” Was just spoken at my house.
We miss Doc and Honey Hunt greatly. VCU legends.
Doc gave officials no slack. Honey gave Doc no slack.
We miss Doc and Honey Hunt greatly. VCU legends.
Doc gave officials no slack. Honey gave Doc no slack.
In semi-related college football news, odu leads liberty 14-0 in a game I hope ends in a tie after a 12-hour rain delay.
September 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
In semi-related college football news, odu leads liberty 14-0 in a game I hope ends in a tie after a 12-hour rain delay.
Randomly watched the end of BC/Cal CFB.
Hit me there must be nothing worse than being a BC athletics fan. Abject misery in the Washington Generals way.
Should change their colors to beige and tan.
Earl Grant could own Charleston, maybe all of South Carolina, or this...
Hit me there must be nothing worse than being a BC athletics fan. Abject misery in the Washington Generals way.
Should change their colors to beige and tan.
Earl Grant could own Charleston, maybe all of South Carolina, or this...
September 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Randomly watched the end of BC/Cal CFB.
Hit me there must be nothing worse than being a BC athletics fan. Abject misery in the Washington Generals way.
Should change their colors to beige and tan.
Earl Grant could own Charleston, maybe all of South Carolina, or this...
Hit me there must be nothing worse than being a BC athletics fan. Abject misery in the Washington Generals way.
Should change their colors to beige and tan.
Earl Grant could own Charleston, maybe all of South Carolina, or this...
Jadrian Tracey.
That is all.
That is all.
September 24, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Jadrian Tracey.
That is all.
That is all.
Red Clay Strays.
Eric Maynor vs. Duke
2011.
Mike Doles vs. UNCW.
Kenny Harris vs. South Florida.
Treat yourself. Holy hell these dudes kill it.
Eric Maynor vs. Duke
2011.
Mike Doles vs. UNCW.
Kenny Harris vs. South Florida.
Treat yourself. Holy hell these dudes kill it.
September 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Red Clay Strays.
Eric Maynor vs. Duke
2011.
Mike Doles vs. UNCW.
Kenny Harris vs. South Florida.
Treat yourself. Holy hell these dudes kill it.
Eric Maynor vs. Duke
2011.
Mike Doles vs. UNCW.
Kenny Harris vs. South Florida.
Treat yourself. Holy hell these dudes kill it.
Some of my best A10 friends are on Hawk Hill. I want them to win because it’s fun there when they win.
Also, De’Andre Bembry punked Mo Alie-Cox in the A10 tournament. One of one.
Also, De’Andre Bembry punked Mo Alie-Cox in the A10 tournament. One of one.
Allow me to state that losing your head coach in September, replaced by a 63-year old who won eight games last year, is a step forward for that program.
I’d have to think hard about a program with more neutered talent than Joes the past few years.
I’d have to think hard about a program with more neutered talent than Joes the past few years.
The first college basketball coaching carousel move of the 2025-26 season is in: St. Joe's just lost its coach to the New York Knicks. www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
September 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Some of my best A10 friends are on Hawk Hill. I want them to win because it’s fun there when they win.
Also, De’Andre Bembry punked Mo Alie-Cox in the A10 tournament. One of one.
Also, De’Andre Bembry punked Mo Alie-Cox in the A10 tournament. One of one.
Allow me to state that losing your head coach in September, replaced by a 63-year old who won eight games last year, is a step forward for that program.
I’d have to think hard about a program with more neutered talent than Joes the past few years.
I’d have to think hard about a program with more neutered talent than Joes the past few years.
The first college basketball coaching carousel move of the 2025-26 season is in: St. Joe's just lost its coach to the New York Knicks. www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
Billy Lange to join New York Knicks coaching staff: Saint Joseph's coach leaves after six seasons
Lange never took the Hawks to the NCAA Tournament and was set to be on the hot seat entering the 2025-26 season
www.cbssports.com
September 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Allow me to state that losing your head coach in September, replaced by a 63-year old who won eight games last year, is a step forward for that program.
I’d have to think hard about a program with more neutered talent than Joes the past few years.
I’d have to think hard about a program with more neutered talent than Joes the past few years.
Time to spare at LAX, I tuned in to see the last 30 minutes of VCU soccer upsetting second-ranked Clemson, 2-1.
Absolute bonkers final 20 minutes. VCU GK Trevor Maloney was all over the place. Felt like the Rams turned away 462 corner kicks.
Absolute bonkers final 20 minutes. VCU GK Trevor Maloney was all over the place. Felt like the Rams turned away 462 corner kicks.
September 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Time to spare at LAX, I tuned in to see the last 30 minutes of VCU soccer upsetting second-ranked Clemson, 2-1.
Absolute bonkers final 20 minutes. VCU GK Trevor Maloney was all over the place. Felt like the Rams turned away 462 corner kicks.
Absolute bonkers final 20 minutes. VCU GK Trevor Maloney was all over the place. Felt like the Rams turned away 462 corner kicks.
The season draws near, and nature is telling us.
Poured a bourbon, sat down for Scrabble with my wife, and immediately pulled these tiles.
Poured a bourbon, sat down for Scrabble with my wife, and immediately pulled these tiles.
August 31, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The season draws near, and nature is telling us.
Poured a bourbon, sat down for Scrabble with my wife, and immediately pulled these tiles.
Poured a bourbon, sat down for Scrabble with my wife, and immediately pulled these tiles.