CAA Week in Review

I don't have a catchy or thought-provoking introduction for you this week. "The 5-0 Delaware Blue Hens are at 4-1 VCU tonight" should be enough of a shock to your sensibilities to carry us through the week that was in The Association.

Team of the Week: Well, this is no surprise considering everybody is writing everything about Your Delaware Blue Hens. But it is well deserved. The MonteMen trailed George Mason by 19 in the second half before winning in overtime. Then they followed that doozie up with a comeback win in two overtimes against Old Dominion.

Maalox Week: The Drexel Dragons, who won't have to worry about being snubbed for the NCAA tourney this year. Bruiser Flint's bunch pulled a no-show at Northeastern and were drubbed 79-45 in a game that wasn't even that close. The Dragons next faced 1-3 Towson, who beat Drexel into submission.

Special Recognition: VCUs team defense (led by the Electric Blanket, Jamal Shuler), which held Hofstra without a three point field goal. It broke a 334-game streak in which the Pride had made at least one three pointer. VCU leads the nation in three point field goal defense.

Player of the Week: The conference office chose Herb Courtney of Delaware. They are right, as Courtney averaged 23 and 8 in the two wins. But we're tired of Delaware winning everything this week, so we're giving the award to Towson's Jonathan Pease. The 24th-year senior set a career high with 25 points (and 11 boards) in Towson's win over Drexel. CAA fans are wondering when the oft-injured Pease uses up his eligibility. Some swear he guarded George Evans.

Calgon, Take Me Away!: Georgia State, who has played four consecutive games decided on the final possession. Rod Barnes' Panthers have lost the past three after defeating George Mason.

Games to Watch

Tonight (WED)
Delaware (5-0) at VCU (4-1): It's Whelliston's G!O!T!N!. Nuf ced.
James Madison (3-2) at ODU (3-2): Chance for Dukes to pick up a defining road win.

Saturday
VCU at ODU: This is the conference's hottest, most intense rivalry, and the games are always well-played.
George Mason at James Madison: This ranks second on the list, and now JMU is good.