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Post by michaelgrahamfan on Mar 17, 2008 13:28:52 GMT -5
This quotation about the Pitt loss shows the intensity and intelligence of this young man.
"We didn't take care of our business in New York, plain and simple," senior forward Patrick Ewing Jr. said. "We've got to play with more heart, man. That was the real difference in that game and the biggest thing you learn coming away from it. People aren't just going to come lay down for you. Every game is a battle, and you've got to go with all you've got for 40 minutes plus. We didn't do that, and that's why we got beat. For my part, I didn't rebound at all. I was horrible."
He is going to be soooo missed next year. I do not know who will be the heart of the team next year, but it is clear who is this year.
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Post by GUJook97 on Mar 17, 2008 13:39:03 GMT -5
Yeah, on one hand, I feel good about this. I thought that what Pat is describing happened last year early in the tourney when we played BC and Vandy; We got a little cocky and started to feel too invincible. This year we got that wake up call during the BET final. We need to have that chip on our shoulder like Florida last year. I think a lot of teams started doubting Florida and they just played the tourney on a mission.
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Post by saxamaphone on Mar 17, 2008 14:12:48 GMT -5
NCAA hardware > Big East Hardware
If this loss gives them the slap in the face and the focus to play 6 more games like West Virginia, I'll take it.
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Post by vivanloshoyas on Mar 17, 2008 14:22:26 GMT -5
Despite being a few rows removed form the Pitt band section, my section (128) at the MSG last Sat. night was about half and half Pitt/Hoya fans. The lack of heart on the court translated very quickly to the Hoya faithful -we were badly outcheered for most of the game.
C'mon Hoyas, bring on the meanery in Raleigh and (hopefully) Deetwa and San Antone!!!
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Post by strummer8526 on Mar 17, 2008 14:34:03 GMT -5
I personally thought the student section was a bit week during Louisville at Verizon. I really hope the thousands of students who now have gotten 2 years of top 10 basketball realize that this isn't something to be taken for granted.
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Post by OldHoyafan on Mar 17, 2008 14:43:41 GMT -5
Patrick is a warrior like his dad but does not have his dad's body. To be honest he is a small forward who, because of the early departure of Green, has had to play big forward all year. He has had to rebound against true big forwards at Memphis, Pitt, and Syracuse. He does not have a great offensive game but could you imagine the impact and mismatches he would have presented if he was subbing for Summers at small forward instead of big forward. The Hoyas have done well playing 2 small forwards for a majority of the game at big forward in such a tough league. JT3 and staff will come up with, or already have a scheme for handling true big forward teams in the tournament. Now opposing tournament coaches won't have a lot of time to adjust.
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Post by jgalt on Mar 17, 2008 15:24:18 GMT -5
I personally thought the student section was a bit week during Louisville at Verizon. I really hope the thousands of students who now have gotten 2 years of top 10 basketball realize that this isn't something to be taken for granted. that is a rather generalized statement. i, personally, couldnt speek above a whisper for two days anyway, pats best attribute off the floor is that he mans up to his faults. and not only that he goes out and changes them. he has said before that he didnt rebound well and the next game he went out and got a bunch (i dont remember what game this was sorry) |
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Post by MassHoya on Mar 17, 2008 17:25:15 GMT -5
Patrick is the heart of this team but they all have to meanery up for the tournament. UMBC should be no problem, but they need a maximum effort from there on. Let's go guys. GO Hoyas!
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Post by harlemhoya on Mar 17, 2008 17:25:33 GMT -5
He is going to be soooo missed next year. I do not know who will be the heart of the team next year, but it is clear who is this year.[/quote]
Sapp
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Post by kchoya on Mar 17, 2008 18:43:57 GMT -5
He is going to be soooo missed next year. I do not know who will be the heart of the team next year, but it is clear who is this year. Sapp[/quote] Wright seems pretty emotional out there. |
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Post by strummer8526 on Mar 17, 2008 19:15:35 GMT -5
He is going to be soooo missed next year. I do not know who will be the heart of the team next year, but it is clear who is this year. Sapp Wright seems pretty emotional out there.[/quote] I'd like to see Dajuan stay in a game for 40 minutes (mentally and physically). He looks like he could have that fire. I think the seniors leaving will give him a real opportunity to flourish w/ both his game and leadership. |
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Post by tashoya on Mar 17, 2008 21:32:42 GMT -5
I'm not at all worried about the heart of this team. I see it in droves in Sapp and DaJuan and flashes in Freeman. It's Ewing's energy that will be missed and can't be duplicated. The flat-out passion and competitiveness. He's a rare breed. When his maturity and thoughtfulness on the court catches up to his persona off the court, he's gonna be a player. He's got athleticism to burn and can obviously jump outta the gym and take a much smaller player on foot speed and agility. Just the decisions have to be better. The passion tempered with experience. What this team needs is energy in the other guys that we sometimes seem to lack. I think the best way to get it is to get DaJuan some quick points early. His talent and competitiveness can carry this team a long way as long as he gets enough action. His natural style dictates that he needs more action to really get going and fired up... it doesn't seem to happen for him unless he's a focus of our offense. Just some thoughts.
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Post by royski on Mar 17, 2008 21:38:09 GMT -5
Ewing's a special player. Over just two incredible years, he's made himself such a part of this team's identity that its hard to imagine the team without him. But that's college basketball. Almost always, when players are at their very best is when they finally go. Will we have a player next year as scrappy and as willing to fight to the death for his team next year? Maybe Sapp, maybe not. I'm just going to enjoy these last few games with Pat, Jon, Roy and Tyler. And lets make it 6 of them, god knows this class deserves it.
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Post by lichoya68 on Mar 17, 2008 22:43:12 GMT -5
PATICK IS OUR HEART OF THE HEART ATTACK HOYAS HONEST IN HIS OWN SELF ASSESMENT LOVES THE CLOSE \GAMES I THINK NOT ONLY THE BEST SIXTH MAN IN THE BIG EASY BUT IN THE FREAKING COUNTRY LOVE THESE SENIORS LOVE PATRICK VERY SPECIAL HOYA VERY SPECIAL GO HOYAS REPEL THE RETRIEVERS ON FRI AT 3 PM ODD TIME 3PM ON ]GOOD FRIDAY GO H OYAS
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Post by tashoya on Mar 17, 2008 22:52:36 GMT -5
by the way... i hope Patrick comes back for midnight madness next year for some new tricks. my 4 year old nephew now does the soulja boy better than jerry rice thanks to youtube and watches ALL Hoya games on Tivo. He wants a Ewing Jr. jersey for his b-day. once a Hoya, always a Hoya. Pat Sr., Dikembe, Alonzo came back and passed on wisdom. Pat Jr. can do the same. Here's to hoping he passes the fire. All that in 2 years. I guess if you only get 2, you squeeze in 4.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2008 8:16:40 GMT -5
It's Ewing's energy that will be missed and can't be duplicated. The flat-out passion and competitiveness. Wait - everyone's been telling me all week that Tyler Hansbrough is that guy. Have they been wrong? |
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Post by mdhoya97 on Mar 18, 2008 9:01:19 GMT -5
I personally thought the student section was a bit week during Louisville at Verizon. I really hope the thousands of students who now have gotten 2 years of top 10 basketball realize that this isn't something to be taken for granted. I have seats right next to the student section and trust me they were loud. i also lost my voice for a day or so... -M |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2008 10:45:08 GMT -5
Ewing's a special player. Over just two incredible years, he's made himself such a part of this team's identity that its hard to imagine the team without him. But that's college basketball. Almost always, when players are at their very best is when they finally go. Will we have a player next year as scrappy and as willing to fight to the death for his team next year? Maybe Sapp, maybe not. I'm just going to enjoy these last few games with Pat, Jon, Roy and Tyler. And lets make it 6 of them, god knows this class deserves it. I fully expect the seniors, and especially Pat and Tyler, to make it known to the rest of the team what it means to them to be one loss away from ending their college careers. As someone mentioned in another thread, this Hoya team feels like last year's Florida team in the sense that they have been all but written off by everyone but themselves and their fans... let's hope the same "screw you, watch this" attitude exists for our boys these last three weeks. |
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Post by RDF on Mar 18, 2008 12:04:18 GMT -5
Last year's Florida team was written off and then DESTROYED everyone in their path at the SEC Tournament and had a few "Scares"--the Purdue, Butler, and Oregon games were competitive--but they pulled them out--however they rolled in Final Four-which you knew they would once Ohio State beat the Hoyas--yes that is biased but I don't care--it's also true.
Just focus on the game you play--don't start thinking of the "last game for SR's" or "tough draw"--the draw is only tough if you imagine what is going to happen--if you keep winning--just focus on team you play--and some things tend to fall in place. If you start worrying about things that don't matter or don't effect the game-then you lose focus and often lose poise and lose.
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Post by michaelgrahamfan on Mar 18, 2008 12:16:53 GMT -5
RDF is spot on.
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