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Can Belmont Wreak “Havoc” in Richmond Tomorrow?

In Game Posts on November 30, 2012 at 1:03 pm

Shaka-SmartVCU Head Coach Shaka Smart

Coming off a less than impressive stint in the Great Alaska Shootout, our boys are geared up for what, in my opinion, is one of the more challenging games (aside from Kansas) on our schedule. I have to admit I’ve had this game circled on my calendar since it was announced for numerous reasons.  Perhaps a little bragging right between my brother and I (my brother attended VCU), home town nostalgia (I am a native of Richmond, VA…home to the VCU Rams) or maybe it’s just that I am excited for what I believe is going to be a great game of college basketball.

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Everybody Talking About Belmont

In Features, Game Posts on March 12, 2012 at 7:44 am

Look who’s talking…

Kerron Johnson on front page of CBSsports

CBSsports:  Picks the Belmont Upset

ESPN:  Kerron Johnson in Top-10 Mid-Major stars that could bust your bracket

Dick Vitale via USA Today:  Belmont “will not be an easy out”

ESPN:  Nashville is one of only two cities to have two teams in the tournament

ESPN Giant Killers:  Belmont is ranked the 2nd most likely team to upset

ESPN Giant Killers:  Drew Hanlen listed as a player who could cause an upset

ESPN Andy Katz:  Belmont Could Beat Georgetown

SBNation:  Belmont a “good” candidate for upset

SBNation:  More upset talk

NJ.com (New Jersey Local News):  Georgetown overrated, Belmont “tricky”

CBSsports:  Belmont not afraid of anyone

CBSsports:  One of the Top 5 “Must Watch” games

AP:  Belmont thinks 5th time is a charm

CBS’ Seth Davis:  Belmont in Sweet 16

NBC Connecticut:  More Sweet 16 Talk

NBC:  Belmont a “trendy” pick

NY Daily News:  Teams to “watch out for”

Bleacher Report:  Belmont Sweet 16?

Belmont a “Dark Horse”

What about you?  What do you think?

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