VCU Black and Gold Pod

VCU Pregame and Halftime show host Adam Epstein @awaddradio and diehard fans @cbailsvcu and @calebhjones discuss the Rams! 📧 [email protected]

[VCU Black and Gold Pod @BlackGoldFanPod]

Take VCU off the bubble

[𝔸𝕕𝕒𝕞 𝔼𝕡𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕚𝕟 @AwaddRadio]

Fun show today! #RamNation check out my conversations with @VCU_Hoops Coach @pmjr10, AD @GoVCURamsAD & @michaelpinRVA https://t.co/wcXOjFt61f

[3 Bid League @3BidLeaguePod]

All of the VCU fans wanted to hire the son of legendary coach who got knocked out by Michigan St this weekend

Which is what ended up happening

[Sean Robertson @CBS6SportsSean]

There are some interesting developments regarding VCU's Coaching search and it's not with the rumored favorite! Something should happen within the next 48-72 hrs.

@CBS6 @VCU_Hoops #CoachingCarousel

[Caleb H. Jones @calebhjones]

Well, let’s find our new coach. @VCU_Hoops is an excellent program. Go get ‘em Ed.

[Caleb H. Jones @calebhjones]

Revenue sharing and player compensation compared to football centric schools is the thing to watch once the coaching situation is settled. VCU could very much be in a reload, versus a rebuild. That again, is the expectation.

[Caleb H. Jones @calebhjones]

At the end of the day I trust our admin because they’ve shown, over and over, the ability to navigate these situations well. Not to say I don’t want to keep RO.

[Caleb H. Jones @calebhjones]

What’s next? Truly no idea. I know personally there’s a strong effort within the Athletic Department to retain RO. I also know there are some things with other schools with which we can not compete.

[Caleb H. Jones @calebhjones]

This team grew together, rebounded from being considered doubtful for a tourney bid, but ultimately, and most importantly, they met the primary expectation of making the tournament. This team deserves all of our gratitude.

[Caleb H. Jones @calebhjones]

Just a few thoughts now that the season is over: rollercoaster, underwhelming non-con based on expectations, followed by excellent conf season, culminating in a bid via an exciting A10 tourney.

[Zach Joachim @ZachJoachim]

The final On The Horn of the season from Ball Arena after @VCU_Hoops falls to BYU 80-71 in NCAA tournament ⚫️🟡🐏🏀📰 @RTDSports @RTDNEWS

Can never thank you all enough for following coverage. Grateful, beyond words. This beat means the world to me🙏🫶
https://t.co/MoF0bEDHMk

[Connor Bailey @cbailsvcu]

The 2024-2025 VCU Rams had an excellent regular season and capped it off with a thrilling A10 Tournament title which I’ll never forget. Unfortunately, the final game added to the list of uncompetitive NCAA tourney games in recent years.

[Connor Bailey @cbailsvcu]

Ram Fans all know the elephant in the room that will most likely come to life in the next few days. Regardless of what happens, our staff largely kicked ass this year and I’m thankful for them giving 110% effort in DC last weekend.

[Zach Joachim @ZachJoachim]

Plus — a special @MarchMadnessMBB On The Horn previewing @VCU_Hoops and @BYUMBB from the media hotel in Denver ⚫️🟡📰🏀🐏 @RTDSports @RTDNEWS
https://t.co/abXmfrXUFX

[MatSheltonEide @MatSheltonEide]

Can’t go to Denver so I need VCU to advance to the Sweet 16 so I can make Newark 🙏

[AlienAiden👽 @AlienAiden]

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[VCU Black and Gold Pod @BlackGoldFanPod]

Great BYU breakdown in the pod

[The Fan Richmond @910TheFan]

Check out todays Best Of @AwaddRadio as we talk The Tournament - Commanders - and all things @VCU_Hoops - @LaneCtvsports - @MatSheltonEide - And @jackson5payne to go Behind Enemy Lines with BYU !!!

https://t.co/bDENdybT41

[Jackson Payne @jackson5payne]

As a lifelong Junkies P1, it was a thrill to be on the air today with the great @AwaddRadio and preview the BYU/VCU tournament matchup. Glad to call Adam a friend.

Take a listen below. This game is gonna be fantastic.

[Zach Joachim @ZachJoachim]

🟡⚫️🏀🐏📰 @RTDSports @RTDNEWS

💃🏼🕺

[Zach Joachim @ZachJoachim]

BYU’s offense and VCU’s defense are both nationally elite.

But a couple glaring weaknesses in BYU's metrics point to the potential for an upset.

The Cougars played an abysmal non-conference schedule (346th nationally), so they haven't seen much competition outside of an impressive showing in a strong Big 12 conference. 

More importantly, they can turn the ball over at a high rate, and don't shoot free throws well. BYU is 207th in offensive turnover percentage at 17.6%, and 241st in free throw percentage at 70.5%.

VCU is well positioned to exploit those factors. The Rams are 31st in defensive turnover percentage (20.6%) and play a physical brand of defense that can result in fouls piling up.

So the plan would appear straightforward — out-tough them. Get under their skin. Make them earn it at the line. Apply defensive pressure.

[The Field of 68 @TheFieldOf68]

NEW @A10MBB INSIDER: @VCU_Hoops' Darius Theus (@CoachDTheus_10) joins @GoodmanHoops to preview the Rams' First Round matchup vs BYU! https://t.co/N3cvGXOpe4