Back to actual CAA News: William & Mary assistant Jamion Christian heads 50 miles west up I64, leaving Pugville for VCU. He replaces Mike Jones on Shaka Smart’s staff. Christian is a strong recruiter in the Metro DC area and was instrumental in landing top recruits for Tony Shaver. Of note: I checked with several [...]

We’re not into those overused, overtired, overwrought sports radio arguments about “what things mean.” Go discuss that stuff elsewhere with those of inferior intellect. So no matter your stance on the ESPYs, and your stance on whether or not it was a “great upset” that VCU made the Final Four, it’s nice that VCU (and [...]

Part of a Russian fairy tale is today’s thought: Go, not knowing where. Bring, not knowing what. The path is long, the way unknown. Since I don’t follow the NBA, can anybody tell me what year NBA GMs chose to stop drafting kids who can actually play the game–you know, kids who demonstrated through performance [...]

Draft talk, assistant coaching moves, and the Nationals managerial situation all take a back seat to today’s top news story. For the first time since “oh I don’t know, the 1970s–maybe 30 years,” Blaine Taylor’s upper lip is naked:

As many know, preparation for this year’s Blue Ribbon guide is underway. So you understand the process, I talk to each head coach ’roundabout this time–last year’s wrap up, this year’s look-ahead and such. We have an extended conversation about players, points of emphasis, and program-related items. There’s a shorter, catch-up call in August just [...]

The last CAA image of VCU assistant coach Mike Jones also happens to be the lasting image. Jones, as has been widely reported, will take the helm at Radford. He replaces Brad Greenberg. In VCUs Elite Eight victory over Kansas I was struck by Jones’s ability to call the Kansas plays before the Jayhawks players [...]

We’re not very stylish at the home office. Puttin’ On The Ritz generally means “socks,” and anytime I’m dressed nicely you can bet The Beautiful One had a hand in it. But we’re thrilled to hear of UNCWs choice to go to the navy blue uniforms this season. The Dubmen broke them out only every [...]

Rising senior Toby Veal has decided to leave the Virginia Commonwealth University men’s basketball team to pursue other opportunities. “We’re very appreciative of Toby’s contribution to our program,” Head Coach Shaka Smart said. “He is a fine young man and we wish him nothing but the best in the future.” During his junior season with [...]