VCU’s season ends; Odom mum about UVA job

By Jerry Ratcliffe

With rumors swirling all around Wahoo Nation, Cavalier fans are now officially on the Ryan Odom Watch.

Odom’s VCU team, a No. 11 seed, was eliminated by No. 6 seed BYU, 80-71, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Odom is reportedly the top candidate on Virginia’s list for its new head basketball coach.

Odom really didn’t have anything interesting to say about rumors tying him to the UVA opening after Thursday’s loss to a good BYU team.

“I’m happy to answer any questions about the game or this team or anything,” Odom told media after the game. “I’m not going to answer any questions about that. Thank you.”

Certainly the path appears clear of obstacles if Virginia wants to end the process as soon as possible as media, fans and donors await word for an expected press conference to introduce a new coach.