6-5

Hard fought victory over VT for the 'Hoos last night. VT opted to play Singletary tight and tough, in the mold of UMD, in the hopes of wearing him down, so Leitao switched Reynolds to the point, ran SS off screens, and JR ended up with 12 assists and a victory. VT sunk countless 3s to get back into the game (at one point trailing by 12), and played a bunched defense that kept UVA on the perimiter and fighting for offensive rebounds and putbacks, as opposed to a high/low game run throught Cain at the key. Going to OT was nervewracking, but makes the victory, and sweep of VT extremely sweet.

I watched the game in Arlington, and the behavior of VT fans was to be expected.
1.) Wander by the TV, realize VT is playing against UVA
2.) Realize the game is close, state how UVA sucks as they should be running VT off the court.
3.) Continue to watch and rant.

I cannot stand how someone who has no idea there is a basketball game, let alone their school, can become actively involved, through the happenstance realization a game is being played. Even after the UVA win a civil VT fan, who had a clue, offered congratulations, but with the caveat "just wait until football." Can't you just congratulate and leave it at that, instead of interjecting sour grapes? Sadly football is literally all you have, and a team of reckless punks, enjoy that sweet representation of an educational institution.

I really enjoy the back-and-forth with Maryland graduates, who are extremely knowledgeable. VT supporters are without equal.