The Mid-Majority: Write-up of VCU @ Rhode Island

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The Mid-Majority: Write-up of VCU @ Rhode Island

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Kyle Whelliston's The Mid Majority has a team of dozens of freelance writers and college hoop fans who travel the country to report on non-BCS games. Raymond Curren took in the game last night and posted his report, including some photos of the excellent student turnout:

http://www.midmajority.com/p/3354

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I like this writer. No axes to grind, just what he saw at the game.
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it was a good write up, I like seeing neutral/visiting fans perspectives
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Great write up..good points about "mid majors" as well. How haven't I heard of this before?
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Nice article! Thanks for finding it.
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Thorr will have to get creative to keep Hurley.
Smart is not only making more than a million, but he also receives a $10,000 clothing allowance, plus a car leased for him by the school. Smart is allowed to make his own shoe/apparel deal and run his own basketball camps, items that can net significant cash.
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That contract happened after their final 4 run and follow up appearance in the Dance. So they have many NCAA units now and sold out seasons to pay for it. More money from corp sponsors, etc too. Same can happen here if Dan can geyt afew runs into march madness.
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Wish I had known about this site sooner. Good stuff!
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ATPTourFan wrote:That contract happened after their final 4 run and follow up appearance in the Dance. So they have many NCAA units now and sold out seasons to pay for it. More money from corp sponsors, etc too. Same can happen here if Dan can geyt afew runs into march madness.
Agreed. They also increased student fees to help pay for the contract. Don't know that would fly in RI.
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Wow I didnt realize VCU had a 15 pt lead late, great job by URI to cut that deficit
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Blue Man wrote:Great write up..good points about "mid majors" as well. How haven't I heard of this before?
Mid Majority is one of my favorite follows on Twitter. To anyone on there, I would highly suggest giving them a follow, you won't regret it:

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Kyle's got big plans for the final season of the Mid-Majority, just posted details this morning.

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