VCU releases broadcast schedules

For those who just can’t make it to the game, VCU is offering fans plenty of options to keep up with Rams’ basketball in 2008-09. WBBT, 107.3 F.M. returns as the flagship station for VCU basketball radio broadcasts. Play-by-play announcer Robby Robinson joins the Rams for the 2008-09 season and will call the action alongside […]

November 7, 2008; 11:59 AM • by FTRea

For those who just can’t make it to the game, VCU is offering fans plenty of options to keep up with Rams’ basketball in 2008-09.

WBBT, 107.3 F.M. returns as the flagship station for VCU basketball radio broadcasts. Play-by-play announcer Robby Robinson joins the Rams for the 2008-09 season and will call the action alongside color analyst Mike Ellis. The action kicks off on Sunday, Nov. 16 when the Rams host The Citadel at the Alltel Pavilion at 4 p.m. The pregame show begins 30 minutes prior to tip-off.

Fans can also listen to all VCU Men’s Basketball broadcasts, including the Rams’ two exhibition contests Nov. 7 and Nov. 12, FREE at vcuathletics.com. In addition, live streaming video for all home contests will also be available, free of charge.

Robinson joined VCU in August as Associate Athletic Director for Sponsorship and Broadcast Services. He was the Director of Broadcasting for The Citadel Sports Network from 2000-2008. Prior to The Citadel, Robinson also worked for the Cavalier Sports Network and the Sun Devil Sports Network. He is a 1997 graduate of the University of Virginia.

In addition, the Anthony Grant Coaches Show and March and the Madness are back for another season but with a brand new location. Home Team Grill in The Fan (1630 W. Main at Vine St.) will host both shows this season, which will air on ESPN Radio 950 A.M.

March and the Madness, hosted by Greg Burton and VCU Athletic Director Norwood Teague, will hit the airwaves from 5-6 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 6. From 6-7 p.m., Robby Robinson and Anthony Grant join Burton for the Coaches Show. Fans are encouraged to join the Rams for both programs at Home Team Grill. The following week, both shows will take their regular Thursday slot. See the full schedule below.

Miss the big game? No problem. Ram Replay has your back. Selected VCU Men’s Basketball action games will re-air on PBS on Sundays during the season. Greg Burton joins Ram Replay this season and will call the action. See full schedule below.

March and the Madness (5-6 p.m.) and the Anthony Grant Coaches Show (6-7 p.m.)
ESPN Radio 950 a.m.
January 6 (Tuesday)
January 15th
January 22nd
January 29th
February 5th
February 12th
February 19th
February 26th
March 5th
*March 12th
*March 19th
*March 26^th
* – If VCU is eliminated from the post season prior to these dates, only March and the Madness will air.  

Ram Replay Schedule
PBS (Check local listings)
Air Date – Opponent (Actual Game Date)
11/23 – The Citadel (11/16)
11/30 – South Dakota State (11/19)
12/7 – Western Michigan (12/4)
12/14 – Virginia State (11/12)
12/21 – Akron (12/17)
12/28 – Hampton (12/27)
1/11 – Hofstra (1/10)
1/18 – ODU (1/17)
1/25 – George Mason (1/24)
2/1 – Northeastern (1/28)
2/8 – William & Mary (2/7)
2/15 – JMU (2/11)
2/22 – Delaware (2/18)
3/1 – Georgia State (2/28)
3/8 – UNC-Wilmington (1/5)

– The information above was provided by Chris Kowalczyk, VCU’s Director of Athletic Communications

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