Boz
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Post by Boz on Feb 15, 2012 15:31:15 GMT -5
I had to double check your measurements, as I thought Hollis looked closer to 6'7" with shoes. The DraftExpress numbers put him at 6'6.5" w/o shoes and 6'8.5" with shoes. That's taller than I thought - and it does look like Otto and Greg have at least an inch on him so those are some tall dudes and probably should be listed at 6'9" (and hopefully still growing). www.draftexpress.com/profile/Hollis-Thompson-5823/See, Hollis? You should've grown out the hair. You'd be a good 6'10"-6'11" or so. ;D
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idhoya
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Post by idhoya on Feb 15, 2012 15:36:07 GMT -5
At 6'10, Noel's high top fade gotta be worth at least 2 inches. Lic....he's 7-feet!
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SirSaxa
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Post by SirSaxa on Feb 15, 2012 15:52:56 GMT -5
At 6'10, Noel's high top fade gotta be worth at least 2 inches. Lic....he's 7-feet! LMAO!
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FrazierFanatic
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Feb 15, 2012 16:32:47 GMT -5
Wait - now we have to start considering growth plates AND hairstyles when we are recruiting??
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Feb 16, 2012 9:15:49 GMT -5
His mom and family are so proud of him in the classroom and on the court...
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Post by michaelgrahamfan on Feb 16, 2012 10:48:35 GMT -5
That is so great to hear. If my name sake had been more studious in the classroom he would have been an NBA all star
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Post by Ranch Dressing on Feb 16, 2012 11:52:21 GMT -5
For opponents of Georgetown, it is so often and easy for them to cite the Michael Graham example as somehow defining the Hoya program in the 1980s. But, in truth, he was the exception to the rule. The vast majority of players were true student athletes and made the University proud with their play on the court and accomplishments post-graduation.
I also am amazed when people say that JT Jr brought in Graham to win the national championship. In truth, Graham did not play that integral a role during the 1983-84 season. His minutes and numbers were quite modest. But he happened to save his career game for Houston, which obviously is what non-fans remember most.
It is awesome to hear that Whittington is following in a long line of Hoyas who are maximizing their total experience on the Hilltop. Makes me proud. He seems like a great kid (who, by the way, is not afraid to shoot the rock...fbow).
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SirSaxa
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Post by SirSaxa on Feb 16, 2012 13:34:45 GMT -5
That is so great to hear. If my name sake had been more studious in the classroom he would have been an NBA all star Agree with this. From friends of mine who knew him on campus, he was a well-liked, really nice kid. Unfortunately, he did not work as hard in the classroom as JT2 demanded. Correct me if I am wrong someone, but as I recall it, MG was eligible to play the next season per NCAA standards, but not according to Pops' standards? Was there something of an ego battle that resulted in MG departing on his own, rather than being shown the door? It really is a shame, because the potential he showed late that year -- and especially in the NCAA's and the Title game -- was exactly what the Hoyas needed in subsequent years. Thanks Michael Graham for 1984!
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