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Post by pops21 on Oct 31, 2006 11:09:27 GMT -5
As a GW alumnus I am also confused by 37th Streets post. This is not a contest, we are talking about a basketball legend who touched peoples lives all over the country and probably the world. He has close connections to many schools/coaches/players and will be missed by anyone who enjoys the sports. I hope that GW brings back the Red Auerbach Classic that they used to hold in the Smith Center, except for this time bring in some big name teams to honor him right.
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Post by TBird41 on Oct 31, 2006 11:13:35 GMT -5
As a GW alumnus I am also confused by 37th Streets post. This is not a contest, we are talking about a basketball legend who touched peoples lives all over the country and probably the world. He has close connections to many schools/coaches/players and will be missed by anyone who enjoys the sports. I hope that GW brings back the Red Auerbach Classic that they used to hold in the Smith Center, except for this time bring in some big name teams to honor him right. Well, Gtown and GW both have connections with Red. I wonder if there are two other schools that he was similarly tied with that could be brought in to play? I wouldn't mind playing in the Red classic w/ GW and two other teams, both to honor Red and so we could tell Feinstein and Maryland to shove it.
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Post by StPetersburgHoya (Inactive) on Oct 31, 2006 13:40:01 GMT -5
That's a good idea, TBird. The Celtics would be a good early season test for us.
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Post by hoyaLS05 on Oct 31, 2006 13:45:01 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind playing in the Red classic w/ GW and two other teams, both to honor Red and so we could tell Feinstein and Maryland to shove it. BC, BU (Boston's two most prominent) and GU, GW (Washington, D.C.'s two most prominent)....location could alternate or be somewhere neutral -- that would need to be worked out -- but it could be kind of cool, and give us a chance to beat up on the Eagles again.
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Post by hoyarooter on Oct 31, 2006 13:47:33 GMT -5
I wonder if BC hasn't burned that bridge.
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Post by TBird41 on Oct 31, 2006 14:07:29 GMT -5
I wonder if BC hasn't burned that bridge. I would put money on us playing Maryland at MCI Center before we play a regular season game against BC.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Oct 31, 2006 15:30:17 GMT -5
Unfortunately it is a league game, but I bet Providence would be a good team. Holy Cross as well. Both New England powers in the era when the NBA had a regional draft.
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Over the years, Holy Cross had two of the biggies -- Cousy and Heinsohn. USF had KC Jones and Russell. In two difference eras, USC supplied players. The Celtics had guys from everywhere, of course.
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Post by Gold Hoya on Oct 31, 2006 17:02:21 GMT -5
This tourney you're talking about would make sense. Of course, doesn't someone hold a John Thompson Classic every year without Georgetown?
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Post by pops21 on Oct 31, 2006 17:31:07 GMT -5
I don’t see it happening to tell you the truth. I am not sure why GW stopped holding the “tournament” (which was really just any easy two Ws on our home court) a few years ago. It is a shame though as he was such a legend.
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Post by DanMcQ on Nov 1, 2006 2:25:28 GMT -5
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Nov 1, 2006 23:41:08 GMT -5
After all his years with the Celtics, and after Feinstein's book, my most significant memory of Red Auerbach will be from this summer. I always try to catch at least one Kenner League game with the Tombs, just to see the Hoyas' freshman. This year I did catch one game, and I cannot remember much about the specific skills of Macklin, or Summers, or Rivers. But I do remember looking across the court and seeing Big John seated next to Red Auerbach. At first I did not recognize him, but it slowly dawned on me that it was Red, with JT II leaning over every now and then to say something to him, or to respond to one of his remarks. Red did not look well, but he was into the game; I recall wondering just how many years he had sat courtside, judging young talent. Even at 89, it was clear that this was what he loved to do. Indeed, and, if I remember correctly, Red was sitting in "John's Chair." This chair has been discussed in the media somewhat, but the team keeps a wooden chair along the east bleachers of the gym for Pops whenever he stops by for practice etc., and the chair stays there even when he does not come by.
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