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ReutersBasketball Fans Flock to Houston for the College Final FourVoice of AmericaOne of them was 11th ranked Virginia Commonwealth University, or VCU. Fans from VCU's home city of Richmond, Virginia stalk the players for autographs and even the coach, Shaka Smart, has become a celebrity. Patti made the long trip from Richmond to ...VCU's Final Four foray brings record-levels of attentionWashington Post (blog)VCU vs. Butler in NCAA Final Four: Time to retire Cinderella's glass slippersChristian Science MonitorFinal Four: Joey Rodríguez and VCU Try to Complete Cinderella RunFox NewsThe Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com -93.1 WIBC Indianapolis -W*USA 9all 2,612 news articles »
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Dream season ends for VCU in 70-62 lossRichmond Times DispatchVirginia Commonwealth University, playing in the biggest basketball game in school history, fell 70-62 to the Butler Bulldogs at Reliant Stadium in Houston. The season ends, as it must for 67 of the 68 teams in the tournament, with a loss. ...and more »
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The Free Lance-StarMcDonnell, hoops and politicsThe Virginian-PilotWe mentioned the other day the governor is betting on the Virginia Commonwealth University men's basketball team to win their Final Four game tonight -- McDonnell is traveling to Houston to attend the game. (He's apparently so confident in the VCU ...McDonnell heads to Houston for the big game — and big dollarsWashington Post (blog)Fans savor the spotlightThe Free Lance-StarOn Black and Gold Day, governor's office shows VCU school spiritRichmond Times DispatchWVNS-TV -WTVR -American Chronicleall 35 news articles »
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USA TodayDick Vitale and VCU President to Sign Banner for CharityMedia Newswire (press release)The foundation makes grants for cancer research by institutions around the country, including the VCU Massey Cancer Center. The banner, which was created by Venture Richmond, will be delivered by its executive director Jack Berry, who is traveling to ...Dick Vitale to autograph 'Eat Crow, Baby!' banner for auctionUSA Todayall 5 news articles »
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Pay Attention to This! VCU Police Join Effort to Stop Distracted Driving in ...Media Newswire (press release)The Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department is joining DRIVE SMART Virginia in recognizing April 2011 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Virginia. Distracted Driving is a growing problem throughout the country and is recognized as a ...and more »
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Five years before VCU, there was George MasonPatch.comLamar Butler watched from his home in Maryland as 11-seed Virginia Commonwealth University completed an improbable run to the Final Four of this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament, knocking off the ...and more »
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Seattle Post IntelligencerVCU's basketball historyRichmond Times DispatchDana Kirk was 57-23 in three years as VCU's head coach in the mid 70s. Credit: TIMES-DISPATCH Sonny Smith's nine-year tenure is the longest of any VCU coach. He retired with a record of 136-127. Credit: TIMES-DISPATCH Eric Maynor, VCU's all-time ...Richmond basks over Rams' rootsFredericksburg.comCharlotte Connection To NCAA Final FourWBTVSkeen's vision helps lift VCU to next level of competitionWashington TimesHuntersville Herald -Winston-Salem Journal -Washington Postall 256 news articles »
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Virginia Beach musician creates VCU Final Four songThe Virginian-PilotNigel Holland thought the men's basketball team at Virginia Commonwealth University could use even more inspiration. // So on Monday morning, the Virginia Beach singer-songwriter gathered members of his group, the Right On Band, ...and more »
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Leaders Shift Slave Trail Event Because of VCU GameWTVRRICHMOND, VA (WTVR) – Area leaders announced Friday that they have decided to move the unveiling of 17 Richmond Slave Trail markers to next weekend because of VCU's big game Saturday. The event, originally scheduled for Sunday, April 3, will take place ...Group upset Va Gov., Richmond mayor attend VCU basketball game, rather than ...The Republicall 13 news articles »
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Can a VCU-type player win The Masters?USA TodayHere is another tournament the experts don't think a Virginia Commonwealth University can win: the Masters. VCU, an 11th seed, is in the NCAA basketball Final Four. During an ESPN pre-Masters media teleconference Thursday, ...and more »
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The Virginia Commonwealth University men's basketball team met the Final Four media in Houston Thursday. The team that some thought shouldn't have been invited to the tournament at all, is still playing with nothing to lose. (March 31)
The VCU Rams get a warm send-off on a cold, rainy day from thousands of enthusiastic fans in Richmond, VA. The team is headed to Houston to take on Butler in VCU's first Final Four appearance ever.
Students on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University are beaming with school spirit this week, as the men's basketball team heads to Houston for the Final Four. (March 30)
The Anthem of the VCU Basketball team - making its way to the Final Four and beyond! Produced by Audio Ammo. Download the song here: snd.sc www.facebook.com
Relive the game highlights from VCU's victory over Kansas
7000 plus fans packed the Siegel Center at 1:30 in the morning to welcome the RAMS back to Richmond after they beat Kansas and are heading to the Final Four
CBC.caScrappy, swagger-filled VCU heads to Houston in styleSI.comSAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Long after the on-court celebration had died down and the rest of the regional championship gear-clad VCU Rams had bounded into their locker room, Joey Rodriguez cut a solitary figure strolling down the expansive back corridor at ...VCU fans celebrate Final Four in streets of RichmondUSA TodayVirginia Commonwealth Beats No. 1 Kansas in NCAA Basketball; Kentucky WinsBloombergVCU punches ticket to Final FourWashington TimesChicago Tribune -NESN.com -KWCHall 1,462 news articles »
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Libyan air campaign continues...NATO to take on new role...VCU beats Kansas9&10 NewsVirginia Commonwealth University defeated the No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks in the Southwest Regional final today 71-61. It's the first time in school history that VCU will be in the Final Four. Yesterday, Butler and Connecticut earned berths. ...and more »
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Streets of VCU after the game, equestrian cops, fires in the streets, swat crew, people on traffic lights. Fun day. Go VCU!!!
Boston GlobeVCU Reaches 2011 Final Four, As Predicted By One ESPN Tournament Challenge ...SB Nation DC (blog)So you figured that by now, no one's bracket could possibly be still in play, given all the ridiculous upsets, most notably by Virginia Commonwealth University. Wrong. There is someone out there who clearly ...Mid-major success gives hope to “little guys” everywhereTimes-DelphicYouth will be served at Final FourSI.comNCAA Tournament 2011 Update: The Odds For Every Team In The Elite EightBleacher ReportWCBDall 437 news articles »
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Mark Gottfried on VCU's stunning win over Kansas
Kansas City StarKansas vs. VCU | ELITE 8Kansas City StarVCU center DJ Haley (33) and VCU guard Ed Nixon (50) defended Kansas forward Markieff Morris (21) as he attempted a jumper in the lane in the first half during the University of Kansas and Virginia Commonwealth University Southwest Regional Final game ...
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MassLive.comThe Roanoke Times, Va., Aaron McFarling columnAmerican ChronicleMarch 27--This week's Q&A-Mac is brought to you by Virginia Commonwealth University: Trying to Shaka the world! Q: Oh, I get it. Because the VCU coach's first name is Shaka. You don't actually think that's clever, though, do you? Q: Oh, boy. ...Stardom unlikely, maturity assuredTampabay.comall 4 news articles »
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A mob of enthused VCU students forms on the patio of Rhoads/Brandt hall after VCU wins over Florida State and enters the Elite Eight of the NCAA. Within about 15 minutes, the mob escalates into a absolute riot, which begins to advance (run like they're being chased by an alien tripod of death) down Broad Street, obstructing all traffic and invoking the police.
VCU is heading to the Elite 8 after knocking off FSU
VCU students form a mob on the patio of Rhoads/Brandt Hall after beating Florida State and entering the Elite Eight of the NCAA.
New York Times (blog)VCU stuns FSU in overtimeWashington TimesVCU won 72-71. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) SAN ANTONIO — Joey Rodriguez counted off the seconds in his head. One. He stood on the baseline at the Alamodome Friday night, clutching the basketball and Virginia Commonwealth University's improbable NCAA ...Midnight magic for VCU's RamsRichmond Times DispatchNCAA tournament Sweet 16: Who's complaining about VCU now?Christian Science Monitor2011 NCAA Sweet 16: VCU Wins In OT Over Florida State On Last-Second DunkSB NationBleacher Report -SB Nation New York -Midwest Sports Fansall 810 news articles »
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Virginia Commonwealth is heading to the Elite Eight after beating Florida State 72-71. Hear from both teams after the game.
Kansas City StarKentucky Ousts No. 1 Ohio State in NCAAs; Kansas, North Carolina, VCU WinBloombergThe University of Kansas is the last remaining of four regional No. 1 seeds following the Jayhawks' 77-57 win against the University of Richmond in a Southwest Region semifinal. Kansas tomorrow will take on 11th-seeded Virginia Commonwealth University, ...Wildcats shock BuckeyesCalgary HeraldCollege Basketball Nation: 2011 NCAA NewarkESPN (blog)all 1,816 news articles »
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USA TodaySpiders, Rams bring Madness to RichmondUSA TodayWhen they met in December, the game between Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth was for local bragging rights, which come with a one-year expiration date. By Casey Templeton, for USA TODAY Fans cheer as Virginia Commonwealth University's basketball team ...Richmond Caught Up in March MadnessWSETVCU, UR cheer each otherThe Free Lance-StarWOODY: Underdogs? Yes. But VCU and UR ready for challengeRichmond Times DispatchThe Augusta Chronicleall 29 news articles »
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VCU fans send the men's basketball team on road to Sweet 16. A giddy crowd of more than 1000 black-and-gold-clad fans sent the VCU men's basketball team off to San Antonio in raucous style outside the Siegel Center, providing one last boost for the Rams before their Sweet 16 matchup with Florida State in the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
SB NationNCAA Tournament: Sweet 16 coaches have paid their basketball duesChristian Science MonitorReaching this point in the NCAA tournament represents a major achievement in careers that began modestly, even for Coach K. Virginia Commonwealth University head coach Shaka Smart yells out a play during his team's third round NCAA basketball game ...2011 NCAA Tournament: Who's going to the Elite 8? Part twoExaminer.comUnderdogs Have More Than a Fighting Shot in the TourneyMinaretBusted brackets a blessing in disguiseCamp Lejeune GlobeThe Maine Campus -The Dixie Sun -Bleacher Reportall 449 news articles »
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Sportsnet.caMarch Madness brings welcome attention to VCU, University of RichmondWashington PostAs their Sweet 16 parties approach in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, leaders of Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond are learning the same lesson as Butler University ...Hitch a rideFOXSports.comRichmond: Virginia's Basketball CapitalNew York TimesRichmond is center of college hoopsWashington TimesRichmond Times Dispatch -WTVR -The Virginian-Pilotall 488 news articles »
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VCU advances to the Sweet Sixteen after the RAMS defeat Purdue
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Warm wishes this holiday season from the entire Virginia Commonwealth University family. Thank you for your dedication and inspiration, making VCU such a wonderful place to work, learn and discover.
Kevin Anderson scored 21 points and Justin Harper had 16 as the Spiders led by 30 in a win over city-rival VCU in the Farm Bureau Insurance Black & Blue Classic. in front of a packed Robins Center.
25th anniversary | step show @ Virginia Commonwealth University.
Boxscore NewsPride Field Hockey Hits the Road at JMU & VCU This WeekendBoxscore NewsSunday's game at VCU (7-3, 2-0) is also the 10th meeting between Hofstra and the Rams with the Pride holding a 6-3 series advantage. ...Field Hockey Travels to Virginia for Pair of Tough Conference GamesDrexel DragonsWomen's Soccer Match Versus Hofstra Moved to 3:00 Thursday AfternoonDrexel Dragonsall 4 news articles »
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Key leukemia defense mechanism discovered by VCU Massey Cancer CenterEurekAlert (press release)(September 30, 2010) – Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center researcher Steven Grant, MD, and a team of VCU Massey researchers have ...and more »
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Sam Kennedy discusses connectivity ease of use with the Blackboard Mobile Learn app.
BioVigil Improves Hygiene with Hospital Monitoring SystemPR Newswire (press release)Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center published the results of an IRB-approved clinical trial in The Journal of Hospital Infection. ...and more »
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Hofstra women's soccer cannot be stoppedHofstra University Hofstra ChronicleVCU entered the match at 4-4-2 and looking to improve on their 0-2 conference record. Like the JMU game, there was not much offense to marvel at throughout ...Pride Volleyball drops first two CAA games on roadHofstra University Hofstra Chronicleall 2 news articles »
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