The Dominic Factor

Basketball is big in Indiana, and in towns like Richmond the passion extends to fortunate sons who play college basketball beyond the state line. Richmond's love affair with Dominic James is well-known -- realize that the local radio station carries MU games, for example.

Today's Palladium-Item offers a glimpse into the passionate Richmond fan base with a pair of articles........just the kind of thing a bummin' MU fan needs to see today.

• Sports editor Mike Bennett reports on the Dominic factor here, against the backdrop of the most sought-after basketball roadtrip in years.
• And it sure looks like folks from Richmond will make their way to Milwaukee this year.....Here's Bennett's take on getting to the Beer City to catch a game.