Interlude
Michelle Smith (espnW) takes us with the team from the time they depart from Fresno until they depart for San Jose airport: Final whirlwind of preparations
Stanford videographer Bud Anderson continues the journey from SJC to the Cardinal's hotel in Denver: Destination Denver : Episode 10
Stanford photographer Don Feria provides a gallery of departure day photos
Stanford Athletics summarizes the trip to Denver:
With only a two-hour flight over just one time zone, the Cardinal certainly enjoyed the shorter trip compared to past years. The sun was still out and the temperature still hovering in the high sixties as the team deplaned at Denver International Airport. From there the team bussed to Sports Authority Field at Mile High, home of the Denver Broncos, for the official team photograph. Despite the Broncos trading popular quarterback Tim Tebow to the Jets last week, the players still paid homage to the signal caller, "Tebowing" in front of the team's Bronco statues.
With the photo taken, Stanford took off for its hotel, where it was greeted by the Denver Local Organizing Committee to appetizers, soft drinks, and a presentation of a commemorative Final Four basketball. Head coach Tara VanDerveer and senior forward Nnemkadi Ogwumike said a few words thanking the city of Denver and expressing gratitude for the hospitality.
Soon enough, it was time for team dinner, where each player and staff member received their gift bag of Final Four gear from Nike. Curfew was announced as 11 p.m., and the players retired to their rooms to prepare for a full Friday of practice and activity.
Seniors
Paul Gackie (SF Examiner) writes about Nneka, Lindy and Grace: Final Four old hat for Stanford Women's basketball trio
Kate
Tom FitzGerald (San Francisco Chronicle) speculates about Kate's future: Stanford assistant Paye could succeed VanDerveer
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