College basketball may have witnessed a historical first Thursday night at Radford University’s Dedmon Center.
Talk about a theater of the absurd. National television in the house via ESPNU for a contest in which the general public wasn’t allowed through the doors because of abominable weather conditions.
Thank goodness for the approximately 1,500 RU students who waded through nearly 2 feet of snow to pull for the home team, Highlanders coach Mike Jones said.
Following the game, Jones grabbed a microphone and told the students: “I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming across that bridge and down that hill in the snow tonight and the rest of the season.”
Jones threw the students more praise Friday.
“It was awesome!” Jones said. “It made me feel good because in my three years here the attendance from the student population has really grown. And to see that kind of turnout in 2 feet of snow is a testament to our guys and what they’re doing.”
Certainly, the Highlanders gave the hearty troopers a party they likely won’t ever forget.
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