{"id":6285,"date":"2013-12-01T21:15:58","date_gmt":"2013-12-02T02:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jmusportsblog.com\/?p=6285"},"modified":"2013-12-01T21:15:58","modified_gmt":"2013-12-02T02:15:58","slug":"parades-bricks-and-other-links","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jmusportsblog.com\/?p=6285","title":{"rendered":"Parades, Bricks, and Other Links"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"5297817199374.image\"<\/a>We apologize for the lack of posts lately. We were enjoying time with family and friends and hope you were doing the same. Here are a few links to catch you up on things you might have missed.<\/p>\n

JMU hoops is struggling at putting the ball in the basket. Yes, it’s a rebuilding year and yes, the Dukes are missing Semenov and Nation. They’ve lost four straight though and currently shooting 21.6% from three point range. That’s good for 350th best in the country. Out of 351 teams (LOL Miami). They shot 30% from the field and went 0-16 from behind the arc in Saturday’s loss to Richmond<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kenny Brooks and the ladies saw their dreams for a perfect season come to an end with a loss to Mississippi State<\/a>. They then dropped another one to Wright State courtesy of a three pointer at the buzzer<\/a>. (Mental note: see if girl from Wright State can be the three point threat the guys need in Semenov’s absence.<\/em>)<\/p>\n

The Marching Royal Dukes and Dukettes made all of JMU proud with their performance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. \u00a0Plenty of coverage here<\/a>,\u00a0here<\/a>, and here (with video)<\/a>. JMU was even trending on Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Curt Newsome isn’t taking any chances now that his boss, Mickey Matthews has been let go. He reached out to Emory & Henry<\/a> to express his interest in the school’s head coaching position.<\/p>\n

Jeff Bourne explains it pretty clearly. Mickey Matthews was let go because JMU expected more wins<\/a>. He also plays the cards close to his vest regarding the FBS elephant in the room.<\/p>\n

Matt Brady offered a scholarship to a 6’8″ scorer who’s mom is a Duke<\/a>. Bring it home for your alma mater mom.<\/p>\n

And finally, there was some sad news. JMU alum, member of the 2004 National Championship team, and World’s Strongest Man\u00a0competitor Mike Jenkins passed away in his sleep last week<\/a>. R.I.P. Mike.<\/p>\n