EasyEd
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Post by EasyEd on Apr 17, 2010 15:14:14 GMT -5
Greg, I do not know you so what I have to say comes from observing from a distance. Speaking as the Grand Old Man of HoyaTalk, it seems to me you have always conducted yourself in such a manner as to reflect very favorably on yourself, your family and Georgetown University; and, for that I salute you. I have enjoyed watching you play and will miss you at Georgetown but will follow you in the pros and wish you all the success in that next step in your life. Look forward to seeing you return to the hilltop in your off-season because you will always be a Hoya. God bless.
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Post by daytonahoya31 on Apr 17, 2010 15:15:54 GMT -5
This is a great day for Hoya basketball. We're sending a great player to the pros. He made the right decision for himself and his family. He's grown as a player and a man. He's a great representative of Hoya basketball and I support him 100 percent.
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Jack
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Post by Jack on Apr 17, 2010 15:27:07 GMT -5
Will we ever see a player with skills so perfectly suited for the Thompson offense? And yet the accomplishments, for the team, were so meager. Certainly Monroe is making a justifiable choice, and I do not begrudge him his opportunity. I also do not subscribe to the theory that he did not give great effort during his time, and I enjoyed many of his brilliant displays. He carried himself with dignity and seemed to be invested in the school and his teammates in a way that is uncommon for players of his unquestionable skill level and pedigree. And yet I can't help but feel a bit empty today, and will look back on the Monroe era primarily with regret for what might have been.
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whatmaroon
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Post by whatmaroon on Apr 17, 2010 15:32:29 GMT -5
Best of luck to Mr. Monroe at the next level.
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CAHoya07
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Post by CAHoya07 on Apr 17, 2010 15:34:12 GMT -5
Ugh, I wish he would have stayed, but I cannot argue with the decision. No hard feelings. Thank you, Greg, for everything you've done in your two years on the Hilltop. Many will say that you accomplished nothing while here on the Hilltop, but I disagree. While the team did not experience the success that we all hoped it would and feel it had the potential of, you have shown yourself to be a gifted player, and it was a pleasure to have seen you in action. We will miss you, and best of luck to you.
A parallel to me is Spencer Hawes, a highly rated recruit that went to UW a couple years ago. Expectations were really high when he came in, he had a good year but the team collapsed, only made NIT, and Hawes then declared for the draft. At least we got two years out of Greg.
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lichoya68
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Post by lichoya68 on Apr 17, 2010 15:35:49 GMT -5
again good luck to greg he did what he hadda do interesting when i left the womens lax game on my way to the parking lot think i saw jason,, free and greg sans beard going to leos to eat.. IF SO hes a great hoya aint dropping out from classs and going to the pros will finish the semester GREAT HOYA GOOD LUCK GREG BUT WE WILL ALL MISS YOU go hoyas we are georgetown .. ps julian was behind near mcdounough when i drove by later so HE STAY LATER WORKING YUP need to bring the guys to that weight room even MORE now julian even more CANT WAIT FOR KENNER and to see where greg goes any predictions id say like between six and ten or so and you all ?
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Post by strummer8526 on Apr 17, 2010 16:06:56 GMT -5
Will we ever see a player with skills so perfectly suited for the Thompson offense? And yet the accomplishments, for the team, were so meager. Certainly Monroe is making a justifiable choice, and I do not begrudge him his opportunity. I also do not subscribe to the theory that he did not give great effort during his time, and I enjoyed many of his brilliant displays. He carried himself with dignity and seemed to be invested in the school and his teammates in a way that is uncommon for players of his unquestionable skill level and pedigree. And yet I can't help but feel a bit empty today, and will look back on the Monroe era primarily with regret for what might have been. Ditto on everything you say here. Class act. Brilliant talent. Proud to have him at Georgetown. Look forward to the rest of his career. Sad to see him go. Hope he achieves more as a pro than he did as a Hoya in terms of team success.
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Post by tinker89 on Apr 17, 2010 16:09:46 GMT -5
Thank you, Greg, for everything you contributed to the Hoyas, on and off the court. True Hoyas everywhere will miss your game and the way you represented the school with integrity and class on and off the court. Best of luck at the next level.
Chin up to all who find themselves temporarily down about the news of Greg's choice--I for one am excited about next year. We've got a lot of experience coming back, and I expect Wright and Freeman will lead the charge to surprise the naysayers who predict a middling year for the 2010-11 team.
Hoya Saxa!
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mrsixer123
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Post by mrsixer123 on Apr 17, 2010 16:12:07 GMT -5
Later
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DanMcQ
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Post by DanMcQ on Apr 17, 2010 16:13:28 GMT -5
Twitter stalking...
G_Monroe10
chillin watchin the playoffs. thanks for all the suppport from everyone. about 1 hour ago via web
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Post by mikeylikesit on Apr 17, 2010 16:59:20 GMT -5
no need to be disappointed.
as for next year, greg would certainly have helped, but there are a ton of variables at play as to how well a team does, from chemistry, to experience, to level of competition, etc.
just look at cuse this past year (please excuse me, i need to compliment them a little to make a point). they were a good team in 08-09, a 3 seed, with nba talent like flynn and solid players (if not necessarily solid human beings) like devendorf & harris. but something clicked in 09-10: experience (rautins, onuaku), chemistry (right type of players for the zone, unselfish offense), unexpected contributions (johnson stepping up his game to player of the year type quality, jardine/jackson/joseph becoming solid contributors).
who knows: freeman is already a star, wright is knocking on that door, clark's got the long range shot, vaughn could step up to become more of a jackson/onuaku-type, solid mix of very experienced starting 5 and interesting newcomers. also, the big east does not really scare me.
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tjm62
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Post by tjm62 on Apr 17, 2010 17:20:32 GMT -5
so it goes. Greg is a class act,and he will be great in the nba. It is ertainly good for recruiting that,even with a "system" we an send players quickly to the NBA as lottery picks. Passing big men: take note!
still,i feel slightly deflated and should like some good 2011 recruiting ews to cheer me up.
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the_way
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Post by the_way on Apr 17, 2010 19:41:55 GMT -5
i think its a great thing for everyone involved.
time to move on. wish Greg well in the NBA
the challenge awaits for the program next year.
Let's get back to Georgetown basketball in 2010-2011.
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kghoya
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Post by kghoya on Apr 18, 2010 0:31:13 GMT -5
He did what most expected yet few hoped.
As a fan of Georgetown basketball it's hard to get too down because even though Greg was an incredible talent, the team never fully clicked on a consistent basis.
I think next year will still be a great year.
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hoyarooter
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Post by hoyarooter on Apr 18, 2010 3:34:26 GMT -5
Best of luck to Greg in the NBA. I'm sure he's got a devoted crew here who will be watching him from afar.
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Post by rockyhoyashow on Apr 18, 2010 6:33:05 GMT -5
When Greg comitted to Georgetown, we knew all too well that a player of his talent would not stay too long. We actually should be grateful he did not bolt at the end of his freshman year.
I just wish his two years at Georgetown had been more successful, but what can you do? What happened happened and everyone needs to move on. Hopefully he has no regrets about choosing Georgetown over Duke.
Maybe with the additions of Lubbick and Abraham the team will play a grittier game and will be tougher under the boards next season, and the team could surprise people like Syracuse did this year.
I wonder whether Greg's decision opens the gate to one more frontcourt recruit. Is the big Canadian guy still available? Juvonte signed with VCU, so i think there are hardly any big men left in this class.
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MassHoya
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Post by MassHoya on Apr 18, 2010 6:39:56 GMT -5
Best of luck to Greg and thanks. He represented the school well, and was always a class guy.
Having recent players like him, Dajuan, Roy and Jeff all go the Association can only help recruiting.
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2ndRyan
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Post by 2ndRyan on Apr 18, 2010 7:01:40 GMT -5
Storming back in 2nd half to beat UConn, blowing out Duke, hanging a hundred on Nova, and, my favorite, squashing Syracuse's triumphant procession in the BET before it ever got started are among the things I'll remember fondly.
Thanks for the memories and good luck in the NBA.
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Post by matersammich on Apr 18, 2010 7:19:55 GMT -5
Good luck to Greg - I'll definitely be rooting for him wherever he ends up!
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DanMcQ
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Post by DanMcQ on Apr 18, 2010 8:27:05 GMT -5
The "big Canadian guy" is going to Minnesota.
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