Briefs
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Sports Briefs
MEN’S BASKETBALL
The Rams scored two victories this past week. On Jan. 14, the Rams defeated Towson, 78-71. Senior Eric Maynor (Raeford, N.C./Westover) scored 27 points and dished out nine assists. Sophomore Larry Sanders (Fort Pierce, Fla./Port St. Lucie) recorded a double-double as he scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while blocking three shots.
a T.O. with T.H.
Saturday was quite possibly the best day of college basketball there has been this season.
But one thing I noticed was the constant argument made over which major conference is the best in the nation.
There is no doubt which two conferences are in the argument.
Coaches out of luck, work in NFL offseason
At the conclusion of the NFL regular season, the coaching carousel always begins to turn.
This season there seems to be more well-known coaches out of work as the season comes to an end and the draft is right around the corner. Not only are no-names out this season, but now some future Hall-of-Famers will find themselves jobless as 2009 begins.
This week
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Sat., Jan. 24, vs. George Mason, Siegel Center, 4 p.m.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Thu., Jan. 22, vs. Hofstra, Siegel Center, 7 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 25, @ UNC Wilmington, Wilmington, N.C., 2 p.m.
MEN’S TENNIS
Sat., Jan. 24, @ Duke, Durham, N.C., 6 p.
Lesser known sports figures made difference
Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali are some of the names that come up when talking about sports figures that helped to spark social change in this country on and off the field. On the heels of Barack Obama’s inauguration, it is important to understand that there were other people in the sports world that don’t necessarily get the credit they deserve.
Weekend Calendar
Richmond Symphony plays Music for Poe: 6 p.m. $10. The National. 708 E. Broad St. 612-1900.
Lisa Lampanelli: 7 p.m. $38. The National. 708 E. Broad St. 612-1900.
Strut Model Workshop: Learn how to strut down the runway like a model. 7-9 p.m. Free. Commonwealth Ballroom.
SANTOGOLD DEBUT packed with energy, refreshing sounds
With indisputable talent and ear-friendly tunes, it is a wonder why it took Santogold so long to release her own record. The 32-year-old artist (born Santi White) is no stranger to the music industry: she majored in music in college and was a record company representative and producer.
LAYIN’ DOWN THE ROOTS
Jazz legend Charlie Haden was a staple in the jazz scene for the latter half of the 20th century. Recording with everyone from Ornette Coleman and John Coltrane to Chick Correa and Herbie Hancock, it may seem the bassist is a little pigeon-holed into the jazz idiom.
‘Button’s’ depressing digression: competent crew brings life to sore subject.
The first thing one notices while watching “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is the similarities between it and “Forrest Gump.” There is no doubt the two may seem indistinguishable on the surface: each chronicles the life story of a man decidedly different from those around him.