Nevada Hoya
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Post by Nevada Hoya on Dec 23, 2017 13:50:51 GMT -5
Five in double figures already.
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EtomicB
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Post by EtomicB on Dec 23, 2017 13:51:08 GMT -5
These announcers have to stop calling the A&M schedule "ambitious", smh..
The fact that A&M is in apr violation is not surprising when the players spend 6 straight weeks away from classes to help make money for the school.. It's shameful really..
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Dec 23, 2017 13:52:14 GMT -5
Juggy drive and finish in traffic. All cylinders on go for the Hoyas vs. Butler.
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Dec 23, 2017 13:53:27 GMT -5
Walker gameball lol
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Nevada Hoya
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Post by Nevada Hoya on Dec 23, 2017 13:53:30 GMT -5
Antwan with 16 points!
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Post by michaelgrahmstylie on Dec 23, 2017 13:55:46 GMT -5
I like what I am seeing--the way we are progressing/building confidence. I am glad that Coach Ewing does not come on this board. Doing things the right way, as far as I am concern.
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Dec 23, 2017 13:59:24 GMT -5
Man. You just gotta love Jessie Govan. He says he and his team is ready for Butler.
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Dec 23, 2017 14:00:59 GMT -5
@richwalz asks is Gtown the biggest mystery in college hoops haha! Just keep watching Rich. Lenny Elmore u too .
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Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 23, 2017 15:23:33 GMT -5
I like what I am seeing--the way we are progressing/building confidence. I am glad that Coach Ewing does not come on this board. Doing things the right way, as far as I am concern. Unfortunately, based on this schedule there is really no way to know how the team is progressing. We'll have a much better idea 2 weeks from today at this time. |
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Dec 23, 2017 15:25:12 GMT -5
I like what I am seeing--the way we are progressing/building confidence. I am glad that Coach Ewing does not come on this board. Doing things the right way, as far as I am concern. Unfortunately, based on this schedule there is really no way to know how the team is progressing. We'll have a much better idea 2 weeks from today at this time. [/quotte I agree MG |
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bamahoya11
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Post by bamahoya11 on Dec 23, 2017 15:31:48 GMT -5
Well, that does it for non conference play. Nice to close out with a big win and get ready for league play. Honestly, this team out performed my expectations in non conference. I figured we would drop the Syracuse game and lose a couple of the games against lesser competition (Richmond and 1-2 pure upsets at home). This team hasn't don't that-- they haven't always looked good, but they have managed to win the games they should win.
Today, I liked what I saw from Walker, and it was nice to let the guys run and practice some things in transition. Not much else to take from it.
Today's game, though, was the last "gimme" win of the season. After this, nothing is guaranteed, and with the possible exception of DePaul, I think all the other teams could be competitive in league play. Now the real challenge begins! Merry Christmas to all!
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SSHoya
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Post by SSHoya on Dec 23, 2017 15:43:47 GMT -5
Victor Page was in the house again.
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Post by professorhoya on Dec 23, 2017 15:49:15 GMT -5
Walker was one of the best player at Kenner. Active in the half court and the break. Always wants the ball, and a scorer but can also shoot, rebound, dribble, pass. Really high BB IQ as well as being athletic.
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Hoyas4Ever
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A Wise Man Once Told Me Don't Argue With Fools....
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Dec 23, 2017 15:53:54 GMT -5
These announcers have to stop calling the A&M schedule "ambitious", smh.. The fact that A&M is in apr violation is not surprising when the players spend 6 straight weeks away from classes to help make money for the school.. It's shameful really.. What is shameful was this comment Etomic! You know ZERO about the business of college basketball. Your comment obviously proves that. First of all every D1 player in revenue generating sports (Football/Basketball) is making money for their respective schools and trust me the Hoya players are making way more money for Georgetown then the Alabama A&M players are. Secondly, how do you know they haven't been to class in 6 weeks? Just because they are traveling a lot doesn't mean they aren't attending the bulk of their classes. Also with technology you can attend class from anywhere in the world. Third, Alabama A&M and other "lower" D1 schools play in these pay day games which they use to help fund their program and other competing athletic programs within the university. It's how the NCAA works and why you have the haves & have nots otherwise known as power conferences with a few outlier programs like Gonzaga, UNLV, San Diego St., Rhode Island, and until this season Witchita St. Georgetown earns more money in 1 season from their TV deal then Alabama A&M does in 4-5 years of this ambitious schedule. Lastly the announcers used the term "ambitious schedule" because they didn't have to play as many "Power Conference" teams to accomplish financial goals. They were calling it ambitious behind the philosophy that it prepares them better for their league as well. They said over and over that it was a philosophy that Coach Mike Davis relied on heavily to get his Texas Southern team ready for play in the SWAC. Right or wrong, it has helped Texas Southern & Coach Mike Davis win their conference and make the NCAA tournament 4 out of 5 seasons while occasionally pulling off the major road upset at the Power Conference school which gets the program media attention. So it's has been proven to work. It also helps with recruiting because they can say to the recruits they're after (maybe an under the radar gem) that we are going to play against the best and with you, we feel can pull of the "upset". Think before you post or don't post at all if you don't know what you're talking about... |
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njhoya78
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Post by njhoya78 on Dec 23, 2017 16:18:17 GMT -5
Plus/minus for this afternoon's game, as calculated from the play-by-play posted at guhoyas.com:
Derrickson +35, Blair +29, Dickerson +27, Pickett +25, Walker +24, Mosely +20, Johnson +18, Mulmore +13, Govan +11, Hines even, Muresan -2.
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Dec 23, 2017 16:26:06 GMT -5
Victor Page was in the house again. Coach Ewing is bringing back that whole mob from the past!!! Was also great to see those DMV youngins too. Now let's get some Bmore youngins as well. |
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Dec 23, 2017 16:28:50 GMT -5
These announcers have to stop calling the A&M schedule "ambitious", smh.. The fact that A&M is in apr violation is not surprising when the players spend 6 straight weeks away from classes to help make money for the school.. It's shameful really.. What is shameful was this comment Etomic! You know ZERO about the business of college basketball. Your comment obviously proves that. First of all every D1 player in revenue generating sports (Football/Basketball) is making money for their respective schools and trust me the Hoya players are making way more money for Georgetown then the Alabama A&M players are. Secondly, how do you know they haven't been to class in 6 weeks? Just because they are traveling a lot doesn't mean they aren't attending the bulk of their classes. Also with technology you can attend class from anywhere in the world. Third, Alabama A&M and other "lower" D1 schools play in these pay day games which they use to help fund their program and other competing athletic programs within the university. It's how the NCAA works and why you have the haves & have nots otherwise known as power conferences with a few outlier programs like Gonzaga, UNLV, San Diego St., Rhode Island, and until this season Witchita St. Georgetown earns more money in 1 season from their TV deal then Alabama A&M does in 4-5 years of this ambitious schedule. Lastly the announcers used the term "ambitious schedule" because they didn't have to play as many "Power Conference" teams to accomplish financial goals. They were calling it ambitious behind the philosophy that it prepares them better for their league as well. They said over and over that it was a philosophy that Coach Mike Davis relied on heavily to get his Texas Southern team ready for play in the SWAC. Right or wrong, it has helped Texas Southern & Coach Mike Davis win their conference and make the NCAA tournament 4 out of 5 seasons while occasionally pulling off the major road upset at the Power Conference school which gets the program media attention. So it's has been proven to work. It also helps with recruiting because they can say to the recruits they're after (maybe an under the radar gem) that we are going to play against the best and with you, we feel can pull of the "upset". Think before you post or don't post at all if you don't know what you're talking about... I'm just over here sipping my tea minding my business, but dayummmmm EtomicB   |
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Dec 23, 2017 16:34:24 GMT -5
Walker was one of the best player at Kenner. Active in the half court and the break. Always wants the ball, and a scorer but can also shoot, rebound, dribble, pass. Really high BB IQ as well as being athletic. Undefeated H. D. Woodson baby. I don't know how you go undefeated in the DMV but...it happened. |
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Post by michaelgrahmstylie on Dec 23, 2017 17:58:07 GMT -5
Well, that does it for non conference play. Nice to close out with a big win and get ready for league play. Honestly, this team out performed my expectations in non conference. I figured we would drop the Syracuse game and lose a couple of the games against lesser competition (Richmond and 1-2 pure upsets at home). This team hasn't don't that-- they haven't always looked good, but they have managed to win the games they should win. Today, I liked what I saw from Walker, and it was nice to let the guys run and practice some things in transition. Not much else to take from it. Today's game, though, was the last "gimme" win of the season. After this, nothing is guaranteed, and with the possible exception of DePaul, I think all the other teams could be competitive in league play. Now the real challenge begins! Merry Christmas to all! I really wanted that Syracuse game. |
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blueandgray
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Post by blueandgray on Dec 23, 2017 18:44:10 GMT -5
me too. I am still lamenting over that charge call over Derrickson. If the right call is made there and Derrickson is shooting free throws instead of out of the game...we are 11 and 0. With as weak as our schedule is....we needed that game.
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