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[11] Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. [10] Florida State Seminoles March 25, 2011 9:57 pm San Antonio, TX BBState Stats/Recap

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There is no feeling in the world like wanting something to happen so badly that's right there in front of you but out of your direct control. There's no better feeling that seeing it actually happen, again and again. That is what having your favorite team on an NCAA Tournament run feels like. VCU goes from First Four to Elite Eight, narrowly getting by Florida State in overtime and showing fallible humanity for the first time in four games. The win elicits the slackjawed look pictured above (far right). Guest starring @VCUPav, the Ram Band featuring the Total Package, and the Gold Rush Dancers.

Also: a tribute to gingham, depreciated memes, Rodney "Usain" Ram, VCU's band gets to sing "F___ You" despite being barred from playing it, the real Tomahawk Chop, and did I mention the Gold Rush Dancers? The Gold Rush Dancers.

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21:49	Game No 7-101: [11] VCU vs. [10] Florida State. NCAA Southwest Region semifinal at San Antonio, TX. IT. IS. ON.http://plixi.com/p/86885396
21:54	Brass fo' yo ass. http://plixi.com/p/86886713
21:57	Underway. VCU just as calm and collected at the start as they were in Dayton and Chicago. Skeen opens with a 3, as per tradition.
21:59	Tip. http://plixi.com/p/86887874
22:00	We know there's an important game on or whatever, but there are more Gold Rush Dancers pictures to post. http://plixi.com/p/86888202
22:01	FSU 6 VCU 5, 16:27 1H. Two #superhoops for the Seminoles, Burgess basket added for the Rams.
22:04	MTO 1. Ram Band slaying the crowd as usual.
22:07	Out of the time out, a #D #U #N #X by VCU froshhh Juvonte Reddic. He is good at the #dunx. 14:55 1H, FSU 8 VCU 7.
22:10	But was that #DUNX as awesome as the Gold Rush Dancers? #notreally http://plixi.com/p/86890370
22:11	Singleton #sofdunx answered correctly: with a Rodriguez #superhoop. VCU leads FSU 11-10 at 13:26. Those are their seed numbers.
22:11	RT @JeffACherry: @midmajority more dancers less game equals winning
22:12	FSU on a run. Michael Snaer with a three, then a turnover. VCU s Brandenberg comes in for a bench power-up. 15-11 Seminoles, 12:30 1H.
22:15	FSU gets four chances at the hoop, blows them all. Two possessions later, Burgess pops one to help VCU retake the lead at 16-15. End of 1Q.
22:18	VCU's band barred from playing "F___ You," but FSU's is not. As they play, VCU band sings along and offers up appropriate gestures.
22:21	FSU up 17-16 at 10:07 1H. VCU's band winning 13372-5. Total Package tearing off clothes, sending shirts flying. Total madness.
22:25	Burgess nails a pair of FT's, VCU up again at 18-17. Rams sealing paint on opposite end, forcing lots of missed FSU bunnies and puppies.
22:27	Bernard James converts on a fourth-chance layup for FSU, Derwin Kitchen on a third. Tons of o-rebs for FSU.
22:30	He's a certified RVA sex symbol! For tha ladies! RT @gogogiraffes: @midmajority mmm total package :)
22:32	VCU 22-21. 13 minutes into the game, FSU has taken 13 more shots than VCU (29-16). Gotta hit the glass, boys.
22:34	But Bradford Burgess is seeding clouds with his #superhoop power! 12 points for him, half the Rams offense. 25-21 VCU at 6:00 1H.
22:35	But Burgess walks on the next possession. Or diiiiid he. "Bulls__" chant from the VCU section.
22:37	Derwin Kitchen (9p) a slicing swooper to bring FSU to within two. Darrius Theus replies. 4:17 1H, Rams by four. Tight as a drum.
22:41	Rodney "Usain" Ram! http://plixi.com/p/86897640
22:43	Have I posted a Gold Rush Dancers pic yet tonight? No? Okay. http://plixi.com/p/86898002
22:45	If FSU had any brains, they'd be dangerous. Turnovers, bad inside shooting, dumb fouls. VCU opens up a 9-pt lead at 1:45 1H. Gotta maintain.
22:47	But here's a late 1H run for the Noles. Kitchen (12) an and-one, and FSU's sliced six points off the lead in a minute.
22:49	Kitchen's hesitant puppy at the buzzer is called off. VCU into break with a 36-31 lead. Good half for the Rams, gotta stop the second shot.
22:51	Halftime entertainment: FSU's dancers (ranked 1st in the ACC!) with a tribute to gingham and the Georgia Satellites.
22:56	Tempo-free HT is brought to you by who? BLAPP. VCU has 36 points in 32 possessions (1.12). Florida State: 31 points in 37 trips (.83).
22:58	Don't drink and drive this weekend. Also, don't BLAPP and do anything. Lager, fruit juice, grain alcohol. Curl up in a ball, ride it out.
23:00	Travel advisory: BLAPP is considered weapons-grade in 73 countries, and is never duty free.
23:02	FSU band plays the "Bed Intruder Song." Crowd unmoved. August 2010 calls, wants its disposable meme back.
23:06	DON'T SAY IT #toolate RT @JohnEzekowitz: @midmajority Really surprised no one has arranged Friday yet.
23:09	San Antonio to New Orleans: 500 miles, 8.5 hours. We hit the road an hour after buzzer if VCU loses. #pleasedontlose
23:13	FSU cuts lead to 36-35. Seminole fans do Tomahawk Chop. Always expect to see Sid Bream slide into half court whenever I hear that.
23:17	Dulkys #superhoop completes the FSU comeback. 7-0 run out of the half, Seminoles lead 38-36 at 17:56 2H.
23:18	The Gold Rush Dancers will rectify this. http://plixi.com/p/86906262
23:21	1st half: FSU: 14 offensive boards, VCU 7 turns. Now the Seminoles are hitting shots, and it's getting scary. Outscored VCU 10-3 in 4 mins.
23:25	Gold Rush Dancers have beaten the Song Girls, whatever Georgetown and Purdue brought, FSU's Golden Girls. How about a little love for them.
23:26	Rozzell #superhoop gives VCU the lead back at 42-41. 14:42 2H.
23:27	Just got word that the Southwest Region championship game will start at 2:20 ET on Sunday. #youareinformed
23:29	Rozzell another three! And another one! Nine for him, VCU jumps out by three, 48-5. 12:54 2H.
23:29	48-45, that is.
23:34	FSU score, steal, score. Been doing that a bunch this half. 50-49 Rams at 11:43 2H.
23:35	Rodney all up in your grill!! http://plixi.com/p/86910281
23:36	There I am! RT @bubbaprog: I believe I see @midmajority http://t.co/PjqhOC5
23:37	Burgess a dead-eye three from the corner. Rams up by five, 54-49. 10:51 2H. Benches standing, crowd tense, a solid evenly-matched ballgame.
23:39	Brandenberg paints the other side of the court with the color of three. 57-51, fourth quarter begins.
23:41	Guy next to me just got nailed. His Dell laptop blocked ball cleanly. More bulletproof solid than "Dude Your Getting A Dell" guy's career.
23:45	Another ball flew out of bounds. Total Package got that one. Celebrated like he won the World Cup. He is the man. midmajority: Another ball flew out of bounds. Total Package got that one. Celebrated like he won the World Cup. He is the man.
23:50	61-53 VCU at 7:37. A little confidence and swagger settling in on the VCU side. The "Come And Take It" flag flies over the Ram Band. midmajority: 61-53 VCU at 7:37. A little confidence and swagger settling in on the VCU side. The "Come And Take It" flag flies over the Ram Band.
23:52	Burgess 21, Rozzell 14. But FSU owns the boards and is staying in this. 63-58 VCU at 5:43 2H. midmajority: Burgess 21, Rozzell 14. But FSU owns the boards and is staying in this. 63-58 VCU at 5:43 2H.
23:53	Thank you. I go to a lot of America East games. #practice RT @valpo2006: @midmajority Good reflexes, ducking so quickly on the errant pass. midmajority: Thank you. I go to a lot of America East games. #practice RT @valpo2006: @midmajority Good reflexes, ducking so quickly on the errant pass.
23:54	Three-point game. 4:30 to go. We're getting a lot of flying ball action on this side. Papers just went scattering! midmajority: Three-point game. 4:30 to go. We're getting a lot of flying ball action on this side. Papers just went scattering!
23:55	Ha! RT @ECRNews: @MidMajority stop trying to grab the ball midmajority: Ha! RT @ECRNews: @MidMajority stop trying to grab the ball
23:57	A VCU :35 violation, FSU's Snaer going to the line. Nervous time over here on the VCU side. Make, MISS. Two-point game. midmajority: A VCU :35 violation, FSU's Snaer going to the line. Nervous time over here on the VCU side. Make, MISS. Two-point game.
23:59	If you're on the fence about who to root for, VCU has prettier girls. http://plixi.com/p/86915356 midmajority: If you're on the fence about who to root for, VCU has prettier girls. http://plixi.com/p/86915356
0:00	3:53 2H. Rams up by two after two FT misses. FSU: 62 shots. VCU: 44 shots. That is why this is a game. midmajority: 3:53 2H. Rams up by two after two FT misses. FSU: 62 shots. VCU: 44 shots. That is why this is a game.
0:01	Skeen bangs home a layup that puts VCU up four. 2:58 2H. midmajority: Skeen bangs home a layup that puts VCU up four. 2:58 2H.
0:03	Huge cheer at the Alamodome for the UK-Ohio State score. The most dangerous team in this Tournament is right here in San Antonio. midmajority: Huge cheer at the Alamodome for the UK-Ohio State score. The most dangerous team in this Tournament is right here in San Antonio.
00:03	If VCU wins, it will be great strengths overcoming great weaknesses. Just like Butler. That's what mids have to do here. Two minutes left.
00:04	Bad, bad, bad :35 violation for VCU. Rams up by three at 1:59. Ram fans a bit hushed now.
00:05	I think someone poured BLAPP on the floor.
00:05	Kitchen swoop scoop miss. VCU gets it into the front court, calls TO. 1:37 left.
00:08	Bad, bad, bad possession for VCU. Rodriguez rushes up a shot with the shot clock expiring. Singleton 3.
00:08	Tied. 65. :37.
00:09	Shaka calls time. :20 on the game clock, :11 on the shot clock.
00:09	RT @TypoDC: @midmajority Ooooooooooohh boy.
00:10	Block. Other way.
00:10	Overtime.
00:11	VCU hanging heads on the way back to the huddle. They knew they had this won. No momentum going into overtime.
00:12	Gold Rush Dancers with more pep and fizz than the players right now. VCU will need to harness that excitement in the extra period.
00:13	RT @KHVideo: In my best Marv Albert voice OVERTIME. Everyone say it with me V-C-U, V-C-U @midmajority
00:15	VCU rattled for the first time in this NCAAT. Ever since the 7-0 run. Need to recapture the cool of Chicago and the determination of Dayton.
00:15	VCU horrible from the line down the stretch. 2 of last 7.
00:16	Burgess! A three! Falls down in front of us! 68-67 VCU, 3:13 OT.
00:17	Rodriguez beats on his chest before Rozzell goes to the line. It's still in there. Rozzell make, make. Rams by three.
00:20	Rodriguez steal, runback, fouled! Crown chants "Jo-ey! Jo-ey!" MAKES the first one. Is bleeding from the leg. Time out. Bizarro Madness.
00:22	Joey MISSes the second one. FSU down one, 1:47 left in OT. Dulkys 3 attempt hits the back of a backboard... in Austin.
00:23	One minute in OT. VCU 70 FSU 69. The Rams' NCAA spell is broken, and it's two human and flawed teams trying to survive another day.
00:25	FSU takes the lead. :19 left. VCU has the ball.
00:27	Love the Rags. (?) RT @garik16: But since @midmajority is a rags fan, I think i'll root for FSU.
00:28	Make space for Rozzell. RT @NHunterThompson: @midmajority if youre shaka who are you calling this play for?
00:29	Here we go. BURGESS!!!!
00:29	Win.
00:30	RT @NHunterThompson: @midmajority #BOOMSHAKAVCU!!!!!
00:31	http://plixi.com/p/86923388
00:32	[RLU ALERT] Virginia Commonwealth 72, Florida State 71 | http://tmm7.me/g58 @RedLineUpsets
00:34	Joey. http://plixi.com/p/86923939
00:35	http://plixi.com/p/86924184
00:37	RT @Tompe25: @midmajority Let's get Butler vs. VCU in Houston!
00:37	RT @devyanks90: SEASON SEVEN goes to SUNDAY!!! @midmajority
00:37	T. P. http://plixi.com/p/86924604
00:37	RT @pretzel_logic: And look at @midmajority standing there slackjawed as Joey Rodriguez pumps his fist to the VCU fans.
00:38	http://plixi.com/p/86924797
00:38	RT @dcbradley: @midmajority AHHHHHHHHHH!!!
00:39	Game ball goes to the Gold Rush Dancers. They were in this for 45 minutes. http://plixi.com/p/86925190
00:43	Thank you, Gold Rush Dancers. http://plixi.com/p/86925898
00:43	Thank you for that, Bradford Burgess. RT @mjpettinato: @midmajority No driving for you tonight, enjoy! #VCU #AOUEOU
00:45	There's @VCUPav yelling from the concourse: "HOW BOUT THAT MID-MAJORITY! WE STILL GOT TWO! WE STILL GOT TWO!"
00:46	Block. #dick @ULismyhothot: No, No, No, Yes, No. RT @midmajority: Thank you, Gold Rush Dancers.
00:47	RT @johninkingwood: And @midmajority doesn't have to drive all night to NO. :-)
00:48	RT @thrashsoundly: @midmajority Good thing you made it to 101. Rams FTW! #AOUEOU #final100GP
00:51	Here's all I could manage to yell back to @VCUPav: "WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
00:54	Kitchen in re: the inbound play - "I turned my head the wrong way and [Burgess] went by me."
00:54	RT @chrispalm: @midmajority I think I need a cool refreshing glass of BLAPP after that VCU finish.
00:54	RT @CAASports: Congrats @VCUAthletics Rams! We are very proud! V-C-U, C-A-A!

Boxscore

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH 72, FLORIDA STATE 71 03/25/2011 VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH 27-11 (12-6) -- S. Lewis 7-16 0-0 18; J. Skeen 3-7 4-8 11; B. Burgess 9-15 2-2 26; J. Rodriguez 1-6 2-5 5; B. Rozzell 5-9 3-3 16; D. Theus 4-5 0-0 8; R. Brandenberg 1-3 1-2 4; J. Reddic 1-4 0-0 2; E. Nixon 0-2 0-0 0; D. Haley 0-0 0-0 0; T. Veal 0-1 0-0 0; T. Daniels 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 24-53 12-20 72. FLORIDA STATE 23-11 (11-5) -- D. Kitchen 8-18 6-7 23; M. Snaer 4-12 1-3 12; C. Singleton 6-17 3-6 16; D. Dulkys 2-4 0-0 6; B. James 4-6 0-0 8; X. Gibson 1-4 0-0 2; L. Loucks 0-2 0-0 0; I. Miller 1-3 0-0 2; O. White 0-1 2-2 2; J. Kreft 0-2 0-0 0; T. Shannon 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 26-71 12-18 71. Three-point goals: VCU 12-26 (J. Skeen 1-3; E. Nixon 0-2; J. Rodriguez 1-2; B. Rozzell 3-7; B. Burgess 6-7; T. Daniels 0-1; D. Theus 0-1; R. Brandenberg 1-3), FSU 7-19 (D. Kitchen 1-4; D. Dulkys 2-4; C. Singleton 1-3; M. Snaer 3-6; I. Miller 0-2); Rebounds: VCU 28 (J. Skeen 8), FSU 45 (D. Kitchen 12); Assists: VCU 18 (J. Rodriguez 10), FSU 7 (D. Kitchen 3); Total Fouls -- VCU 20, FSU 19; Fouled Out: VCU-None; FSU-None.

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