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Post by dajuan on Sept 27, 2007 12:18:35 GMT -5
Word is JT3 just inked a 6 year extension.
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Post by BubbleVisionBiff on Sept 27, 2007 12:19:41 GMT -5
just got the email from HHC. Nice.
Georgetown University announced today that Head Men's Basketball Coach John Thompson III has signed a 6 year extension, through 2013.
"Georgetown University appreciates Coach Thompson's leadership of the men's basketball program." University President Dr Jack DeGioia said. "Off the court, he is an esteemed all-around contributor to the University community and the City of Washington. He has done an outstanding job and this contract extension means he can continue to build upon the program's tradition of success for many years to come."
Athletic Director Bernard Muir said "We're all thrilled to know that the men's basketball program will continue to develop in Coach Thompson's most capable hands."
Coach Thompson said, "I'm extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to do something that I love to do at a place where I love to do it. I truly appreciate the confidence President DeGioia has shown in me and the support we've received from the fans and the university community. This institution provides a great environment for the development of young people as students, as athletes and as complete individuals. I'm glad to be a small part of that and will continue to work as hard as I possibly can while representing Georgetown."
John Thompson III, the 17th Head men's basketball coach in Georgetown University history, was named to the position on April 20th, 2004. Over three seasons he has led the Hoyas to a 72-30 record and trips to the 2005 NIT Quaterfinals, the 2006 NCAA Sweet 16 and, last season, the BIG EAST Conference regular season title, the BIG EAST Tournament Championship and the NCAA Final Four. He was the 2007 National Association of Basketball Coaches Coach of the Year and was named the Black Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2007.
Prior to Georgetown, Thompson was the Head Coach of the Princeton Tigers from 2000- 2004, where he won three Ivy League championships. From 1995 to 2000 Thompson served as an assistant coach at Princeton, his alma mater.
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TBird41
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Post by TBird41 on Sept 27, 2007 12:20:18 GMT -5
F*** YEAH!!!!!!!!
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Post by BubbleVisionBiff on Sept 27, 2007 12:20:54 GMT -5
Now, can we turn this into a facilities thread?  |
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bubbrubbhoya
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Post by bubbrubbhoya on Sept 27, 2007 12:22:20 GMT -5
WOOO WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
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azarin
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Post by azarin on Sept 27, 2007 12:24:56 GMT -5
Awesome. Just awesome.
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hoya95
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Post by hoya95 on Sept 27, 2007 12:25:20 GMT -5
Best news since the Carolina game. Woooo!!!!
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nodak89
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Roy Roy Royyyyy!!!
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Post by nodak89 on Sept 27, 2007 12:25:40 GMT -5
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Post by dajuan on Sept 27, 2007 12:26:56 GMT -5
I have to say, this was great timing by the AD. I have a hard time believing it was a coincidence, but then I don't know if they've been sitting on the news. Either way, it was great to release it on the day of a coaches reception at McDonough and a day before alumni start arriving for homecoming.
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Post by TrueHoyaBlue on Sept 27, 2007 12:27:06 GMT -5
Great news!
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nathanhm
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Post by nathanhm on Sept 27, 2007 12:27:41 GMT -5
Right before homecoming, I love the timing! Although 3 months ago would have worked for me too!
I guess JT3 thinks they are serious about building this practice facility and that they have about 6 years to finish it!
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SoCalHoya
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Post by SoCalHoya on Sept 27, 2007 12:32:54 GMT -5
Sending money right now...
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Post by StPetersburgHoya (Inactive) on Sept 27, 2007 12:33:15 GMT -5
Fantastic! Good job to DeGioia and Muir - they can have a drink on me at homecoming after all the crap I've given them on this board about getting this done. Things are looking up.
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Post by LizziebethHoya on Sept 27, 2007 12:36:43 GMT -5
Really happy right now. REALLY happy.
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hoyatables
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Post by hoyatables on Sept 27, 2007 12:37:50 GMT -5
Okay:
Final Four? Check.
Contract extension? Check.
New practice facility? Check.
Rumors of the death of Georgetown basketball were greatly exaggerated.
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Post by NickSixers on Sept 27, 2007 12:38:05 GMT -5
Great news. I'll be making my Hoop Club donation today.
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Post by stenyhoya on Sept 27, 2007 12:39:20 GMT -5
just cut a check for the season ticket package and couldn't be happier. great news for hoya hoops fans
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Post by NCHoya on Sept 27, 2007 12:41:48 GMT -5
Fantastic News! Had to think there was a connection between the facility and JT3's on-going commitment to the University.
Ironic, I had just filled out this year's check for HHC this morning.
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Post by pkhoya03 on Sept 27, 2007 12:43:04 GMT -5
A great day for Georgetown.
Well deserved and long overdue. Great job by DeGioia and Muir.
Hoya Saxa!
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Post by hoyatables on Sept 27, 2007 12:44:56 GMT -5
Fantastic News! Had to think there was a connection between the facility and JT3's on-going commitment to the University. Ironic, I had just filled out this year's check for HHC this morning. Perhaps. Could also be parallel tracks? I think the University just wanted to make sure everyone got their donations for season tickets in by October 1 (when they are due, btw!) |
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