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It only took an extra couple days, but WVU now knows that it's first round opponent is Clemson, who dispatched UAB with a fair amount of ease last night. The Mountaineers have already arrived in Tampa and have begun preparation for tomorrow's game. Tonight is the second set of First Four games which will whittle the tournament field down to the standard 64 we all know and love.
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What You May Have Missed:
Jerai Grant's career night leads Clemson to 2nd round match vs. West Virginia - ESPN
And so it is: WVU v. Clemson - WVU Sports with Mike Casazza
It's Clemson - WVMETRONEWS.COM
WVU AD Oliver Luck Discusses the NCAA Tournament - WVillustrated.com
Dunning’s improvement seen as West Virginia’s season progresses - Daily Athenaeum
For West Virginia women's basketball redshirt sophomore Ayana Dunning, this season couldn't get here quick enough.
Comparing football, basketball revenues - Big East Blog - ESPN
O'Hara enjoyed career - Martinsburg Journal
Mickey's Column - this one actually IS right on time...I was just asking Dad about Woody the other day
News of Note:
Bob Huggins' Quotes - WVillustrated.com
Not ism's (unfortunately), but quotes from yesterday
Huggins: Small Margin of Error - MSNsportsNET.Com
WVU's 'focus on us' - Charleston Gazette
Mountaineers' preparation altered by play-in game
If all things go right, maybe, just maybe . . . - Charleston Gazette
Questionable Calls: March 16, 2011 - Daily Athenaeum
How far will WVU advance in the NCAA Tournament?
UConn dispels multi-game 'tired legs' theory - Charleston Gazette
WVU's Huggins among first to feel effects of bloated NCAA tourney field
Mountaineers are healthier heading into NCAA Tourney - Daily Athenaeum
WVU notebook: Rematch with Kentucky could be in the offing - Charleston Gazette
WVU has a different feeling about NCAA Tournament this year - Charleston Daily Mail
Poor practices cause of concern for Mountaineers - Charleston Daily Mail
As Mazzulla goes, so go Mountaineers - Times West Virginian
Hertzel Column
Tampa bar home away from home for WVU fans - Charleston Daily Mail
Mountaineers Head To Tampa - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Includes audio of Huggs' teleconference
The Mountaineers Arrive in Tampa - Mountaineer TV
Tony Caridi and Jay Jacobs discuss the team's preparation as the Mountaineers arrive in Tampa for the 2011 NCAA tournament.
2011 NCAA Tournament East Region Capsules Featuring Ohio State - LostLettermen.com
Breaking down the NCAA tournament field region by region - Seth Davis - SI.com
East Region Preview: Big Names, Bigger Competition - Searching for Billy Edelin
Recruiting:
Reports: NCAA probing scout's ties to LSU recruit - ESPN
Around the League (and Beyond):
Among Tourney Teams, UConn Finishes Near Bottom In Academic Performance - Hartford Courant
So, Jim Calhoun has this going for him too...which is nice
UConn Needs Alex Oriakhi To Play Strong Up Front - Hartford Courant
Missouri will pressure; Will Cincinnati? - Cincinnati Enquirer
Talking Georgetown Basketball with Former President Bill Clinton - Casual Hoya
I must admit, I'm impressed
Morehead's Tyndall hopes to pull an inside job against Louisville basketball - Courier-Journal
The Burn is Offensive - VUhoops.com
Syracuse's Scoop Jardine: Why can't we win six games in NCAA Tournament? - Post Standard
Irish [ed.] opponent Akron Zips transcend mediocre start - South Bend Tribune
NCAA Bracket: Pitt To Face UNC Asheville On Thursday - Cardiac Hill
Pressure is on Jamie Dixon - PPG
Catch the Buzz on who OU's next coach should be - Tulsa World
Buzz Williams, currently of Marquette, that is
Bulls Beat: USF learns lessons from Big East win - Tampa Tribune
Rutgers football team in a position to experiment - Star Ledger
Presidential Bracket Sneak Preview - ESPN Video
Spoiler: He picks the bad guys up I79
Marshall bounced by Ohio - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
How's that NCAA AND NIT "snub" looking now?
What's On Tap:
(16) Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners vs. (16) Alabama State Hornets - Preview - ESPN
6:30 tonight from Dayton on truTV
(11) Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. (11) USC Trojans - Preview - ESPN
9:00 tonight from Dayton on truTV
Video of Interest:
Video of (Dis)Interest:
Here's the follow-up to Jimmy's Hottie Body Humpilates promotion:
Miss Throwdown:
Today's Miss Throwdown is a native of Puyallup, Washington. Today's gallery (click on the picture) is Miss Cassie Cutler.
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