Commanders reporting to training camp starting July 18th.

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On Tuesday, the Washington Commanders announced the reporting dates for this year's Training camp. On July 18th, the rookies will report to camp, while the veterans will report on July 23rd. For the 3rd consecutive year, the Commanders will hold training camp at the OrthoVirgnina Traning Center at Commanders Park in Ashburn, Virginia.

Unlike previous years, when most practices were open to the public, this year will only have five open practices and two open practices for Season Ticket holders. Fans can attend training camp practice on July 28th, July 29th, August 2nd, August 4th & August 6th. Season Ticket holders will have the opportunity to attend open practice on July 30th & August 1st.

Starting Thursday, June 20th (Starting at 11:00 am EST), Fans can register for free admission to Commanders Traning Camp by clicking the link here:

Ed McLaughlin appointed to NCAA D1 Council & Women D1 Oversight Committee.

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VCU Athletics announced on Friday afternoon that VCU Vice President and Director of Athletics ED McLaughlin has been appointed to the NCAA Divison 1 Council & Division 1 Women's Basketball Oversight Committee.

McLaughlin has led the VCU athletics department since 2012. His duties as an NCAA Divison 1 Council member will consist of being responsible for the day-to-day decision-making for Division I. Every conference is represented on the council, and he will serve a four-year term through 2028. McLaughlin will also be a part of the Division I Women's Basketball Oversight Committee. His duties on the oversight committee include ensuring appropriate oversight of the sport, both regular and postseason and will work to enhance the student-athlete experience. Additionally, McLaughlin and the committee are responsible for reviewing the qualifications and/or selection procedures for the NCAA Tournament and other issues related to the championship administration.

McLaughlin said, "I look forward to working with these critical leadership groups over the next four years." "The Division I Council will shape the future of college athletics as we move through the most turbulent times in our history. I feel very fortunate to have a role to play as I represent the elite basketball-centric school voice in creating a new Division I model."

McLaughlin, who just completed a four-year term on the NCAA Nominating Committee, also serves as Vice president for Division 1-AAA schools within the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. McLaughlin, NACDA's 2017 Division I-AAA Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year, served as the Atlantic 10 Council of Athletic Directors (2016-2018) & Chairman of the A-10 Finance Committee from 2014-2016.

VCU to Face Boston College in Veterans Classic

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VCU Men's Basketball will play the Boston College Eagles in the 2024 Veterans Classic on Friday, November 8th, at 6 p.m. at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The 11th annual Veterans Classic will also feature Navy and Harvard, who will play at 8:30 p.m. The Doubleheader will be nationally televised on CBS Sports Network.

This will be the second matchup between these two teams. The Rams and Eagles played on December 28, 2014, and the Rams won 69-50 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

VCU will make their 2nd appearance in the Veterans Classic, where they defeated Tennesee 85-69 during the 2014-15 season.