Radford goes to the big dance ...

SeanGAR · 03-10-2009, 06:46 PM

I live in Radford, but work in Blacksburg (Virginia Tech). We have a small liberal arts school here in Radford. They beat what looked to be a better VMI squad last weekend to win the big south conference. 21-11 overall, 15-3 in conference. Fun to see a small school (9K) get to the tourney.

Radford, a city of 16,200 people, is located approximately 36 miles southwest of Roanoke in the Blue Ridge Mountains in scenic western Virginia. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, New River, and Claytor Lake, which has more than 100 miles of shoreline, offer many outdoor activities in a region noted for its natural beauty.

You can't expect them to go far, but they have a good coach and they should be hyped up.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...031001287.html

Luck, boys, play your game and enjoy yourselves.

Ollie · 03-10-2009, 07:24 PM

As a former keydet I can't help but be disapointed in that game. However, props to Radford for adjusting their game plan and pulling out the win. I hope you guys can surprise someone and pull out a win or two in the big dance!

floydp · 03-10-2009, 08:01 PM

Wow that's kewl Sean. Congrats to them and I hope they make a little noise come dance time.

WildBlueSooner · 03-10-2009, 08:07 PM

I <3 March Madness!

SmokeyJoe · 03-10-2009, 10:11 PM

Grew up in Princeton, WV... glad to see little Radford getting some love.

Ollie · 03-11-2009, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

Grew up in Princeton, WV... glad to see little Radford getting some love.

Hit the Radford 'End of the World party' (do they still have those?). There's enough love to go around.

kaisersozei · 03-11-2009, 06:52 AM

Picked my son up from there this weekend--spring break of his second year. Watched the game with him, needless to say he was stoked! We celebrated with a mini-herf in the truck on the way home: I had a Los Statos Deluxe & DPG Vegas Cubanas, he had an Upmann Vintage Cameroon, and we split a PdP #1 '00.

Will be interesting to watch Radford's progression in the bracket.

Depending on the match-up, they might grab a game.

Smokin Gator · 03-11-2009, 06:57 AM

That is way cool!!! Best of luck to them.

King James · 03-11-2009, 08:24 AM

Congrats! Always cool if a small school can make it deeper into the tourney, too. We shall see

03-11-2009, 11:37 AM

The Magic of March Madness...

Fun to see when a small school makes the Tourney... Best of luck to Radford,

Me, I'm partial to my old school, University of Memphis ( not such a small program, but fun to watch none the less)

kaisersozei · 03-16-2009, 10:19 AM

So they get the #16 seed and the pleasure of playing UNC

This ought to be fun to watch!

kaisersozei · 03-20-2009, 06:10 AM

101-58

Well, that was short lived. Welcome to the big time, fellas!

SeanGAR · 03-20-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

101-58

Well, that was short lived. Welcome to the big time, fellas!

Ouch ..... thats gonna smart. Still, good experience playing with the big boys.

03-23-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

101-58

Thats the kind of spanking that leaves a mark.......... ooouch!

03-10-2009, 07:24 PM	#2
Ollie It's gon RAIN Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Quahog Posts: 78 Trading: (5)	Re: Radford goes to the big dance ... As a former keydet I can't help but be disapointed in that game. However, props to Radford for adjusting their game plan and pulling out the win. I hope you guys can surprise someone and pull out a win or two in the big dance!

03-10-2009, 08:01 PM	#3
floydp Team of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Here behind my wall Posts: 939 Trading: (0)	Re: Radford goes to the big dance ... Wow that's kewl Sean. Congrats to them and I hope they make a little noise come dance time. __________________ Waiting for the Worms to come.

03-10-2009, 08:07 PM	#4
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Radford goes to the big dance ... I <3 March Madness! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

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SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: Radford goes to the big dance ... Grew up in Princeton, WV... glad to see little Radford getting some love. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

03-11-2009, 06:52 AM	#7
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Radford goes to the big dance ... Picked my son up from there this weekend--spring break of his second year. Watched the game with him, needless to say he was stoked! We celebrated with a mini-herf in the truck on the way home: I had a Los Statos Deluxe & DPG Vegas Cubanas, he had an Upmann Vintage Cameroon, and we split a PdP #1 '00. Will be interesting to watch Radford's progression in the bracket. Depending on the match-up, they might grab a game. __________________

03-10-2009, 06:46 PM	#1
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Radford goes to the big dance ... I live in Radford, but work in Blacksburg (Virginia Tech). We have a small liberal arts school here in Radford. They beat what looked to be a better VMI squad last weekend to win the big south conference. 21-11 overall, 15-3 in conference. Fun to see a small school (9K) get to the tourney. Radford, a city of 16,200 people, is located approximately 36 miles southwest of Roanoke in the Blue Ridge Mountains in scenic western Virginia. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, New River, and Claytor Lake, which has more than 100 miles of shoreline, offer many outdoor activities in a region noted for its natural beauty. You can't expect them to go far, but they have a good coach and they should be hyped up. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...031001287.html Luck, boys, play your game and enjoy yourselves. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

03-11-2009, 06:57 AM	#8
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Radford goes to the big dance ... That is way cool!!! Best of luck to them. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

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King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Radford goes to the big dance ... Congrats! Always cool if a small school can make it deeper into the tourney, too. We shall see __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

03-11-2009, 11:37 AM	#10
Dgar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Radford goes to the big dance ... The Magic of March Madness... Fun to see when a small school makes the Tourney... Best of luck to Radford, Me, I'm partial to my old school, University of Memphis ( not such a small program, but fun to watch none the less)

03-16-2009, 10:19 AM	#11
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Radford goes to the big dance ... So they get the #16 seed and the pleasure of playing UNC This ought to be fun to watch! __________________

03-20-2009, 06:10 AM	#12
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Radford goes to the big dance ... 101-58 Well, that was short lived. Welcome to the big time, fellas! __________________