royski
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Post by royski on Dec 1, 2011 23:37:32 GMT -5
As the thread title says, it is time for new expectations. This team might be very young, but it is talented and it is GOOD. Porter's a stud, Clark, Hollis and Starks have all upped their games, and Sims.....well....SIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!! This is not a bubble team, this is a team that should be taking dead aim at a Big East title. We are Georgetown, and we don't rebuild, we reload. HOYA SAXA!
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Dec 1, 2011 23:41:07 GMT -5
Threads like these are dangerous.
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superan
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Post by superan on Dec 1, 2011 23:43:11 GMT -5
2:33 to 12.8 scares the bejeezus out of me
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rosslynhoya
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Post by rosslynhoya on Dec 1, 2011 23:46:43 GMT -5
Yes, time for new expectations: I've gone from predicting a solid win over Bama to predicting a solid win over NJIT.
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Locker
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Post by Locker on Dec 1, 2011 23:56:21 GMT -5
Agree with the OP. It would have been true even if Hollis missed that shot.
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lichoya68
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OK YOUNGINS ARE HERE AND ARE VERY VERY GOOD cant wait GO HOYAS
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Post by lichoya68 on Dec 1, 2011 23:58:17 GMT -5
what time for new expectations ive been saying henry mean hollis and jason stepping up AND GREAT FRESH FROSH FIVE HAVE ARRIVED we shall see but it looks like we are a little better than expected and maybe alot better than expected yup just might be go hoyas we will see WIN ONE BY ONE BY AT LEAST ONE AND HAVE SOME FUN. that last shot was a winning shot by a team that will win.. bended but didnt breaked nope
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Post by Ranch Dressing on Dec 1, 2011 23:59:25 GMT -5
My bogey of .500 in the league remains in place. But we may be good enough to shoot par or birdie.
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Dec 1, 2011 23:59:58 GMT -5
Threads like these are dangerous. Wait...are you saying I shouldn't have bought that large block of final four tickets just now??? |
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royski
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Post by royski on Dec 2, 2011 0:09:21 GMT -5
Contrary to popular belief, I am neither a player or a coach for the Hoyas. So I don't think threads like this are dangerous at all.
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tjm62
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Post by tjm62 on Dec 2, 2011 0:19:16 GMT -5
This is still a young team, and I fully expect some major roadbumps, especially in conference play.
With that said, they are exciting and play with a lot of heart, against a backdrop of formerly low expectations. That's a recipe for a fun season to watch.
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Hoyaholic
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Post by Hoyaholic on Dec 2, 2011 0:22:58 GMT -5
My bogey of .500 in the league remains in place. But we may be good enough to shoot par or birdie. In last year's Big East, sure. But the Big East has some real stinkers this year. We should be 11-7 no problem, especially with our home & home schedule of Providence, St. Johns & Marquette. By the way, even if we go 9-9, we are in the tourney. Book it. |
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SirSaxa
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Post by SirSaxa on Dec 2, 2011 0:23:58 GMT -5
Yes, we will have disappointments along the way.
But this team played 3 top 12 teams so far, won 2 of 3 and lost the other by 4.
None were home games.
One stopped a 24 game home win streak for the opposition.
Our guys are going to be right in the middle of things in the BE and I expect a much higher finish than 10th!
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seaweed
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Post by seaweed on Dec 2, 2011 0:35:26 GMT -5
18-0 HOYA HOYA SAXA for the DEAR OLD BLUE AND GRAY
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deacon
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Post by deacon on Dec 2, 2011 0:48:39 GMT -5
Our problems the last couple of years have been in March, not early in the season.
Just enjoy the ride.
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EtomicB
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Post by EtomicB on Dec 2, 2011 0:58:59 GMT -5
Our problems the last couple of years have been in March, not early in the season. Just enjoy the ride. This! |
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Bando
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I've got some regrets!
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Post by Bando on Dec 2, 2011 3:18:42 GMT -5
Can you knock a thread on wood?
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Post by bigelephant on Dec 2, 2011 4:59:16 GMT -5
Elevator Going UP!
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Post by bigelephant on Dec 2, 2011 6:42:15 GMT -5
KenPom has us # 18 after thursdays games
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DoctorHoya
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Post by DoctorHoya on Dec 2, 2011 9:27:29 GMT -5
Personally, I think the fact that the country had such low expectations for our program this year really lit the fire in our players. I haven't seen a team play with this type of intensity for JT3 in a long time.
We don't have any real "oh Edited he has the ball" type of players this year, a la benimonster, and because of that, we don't have to have the ball in the hands of an austin or chris at the last 3 seconds of the shot clock. 8/9 guys that III plays have the ability to make plays and they do so with hustle. Even Caprio has shown that he can make shots.
Yes, it's true that we won't win every game we play and we might even lose to some lesser competition, but there is no doubt in my mind that the games will be close and these young men will be working their a$$es off on both sides of the court. I am very excited to watch this team play and to see the freshman develop!
On a side note, it is extremely encouraging that JT3 is giving the freshman as much run as he is this year. When is the last time you can remember 4 freshman coming off the bench in a JT3 game vs a top 15 team?
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hoyatables
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Post by hoyatables on Dec 2, 2011 9:34:59 GMT -5
Encouraging signs last night, and without a doubt this will be a fun and exciting team to watch. But we have a long way to go. During the two minute stretch last night where we blew our lead, it was due to some pretty fundamental mistakes, especially on the offensive end. And let's not forget that while our offensive sets often befuddle new opponents and coaches, our friends in the Big East know our tricks.
Prediction -- the season will still come down to a very critical two game homestand in late February, but jury's still out on whether it will be fighting for a two-game bye or one-game bye.
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