EtomicB
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Post by EtomicB on Dec 13, 2018 17:07:16 GMT -5
While the practice facility is great and surely helps with recruiting, that was more a situation of going from the Stone Age (Yates/McDonough) to a modern facility on a similar level to a lot of other programs. Based on what I have seen from pictures, our facility is really, really nice, but still not quite at the level of extravagance you find at some of the football schools, where athletes have special dorms, special cafeterias, etc. Georgetown will never have those luxuries for athletes. Personally, I never want separate dorms/cafeterias for our Hoya student-athletes. I prefer that they be integrated into the student body as students first, athletes second. Dorms I definitely agree with but cafes or more to the point the availability to proper nutrition 24/7 has to be made to the athletes you're bringing in, if not you'll be behind the times... Cafes on most campuses aren't 24/7 so a separate spot for athletes is needed in my view... There's a reason PC put kitchens in the new facilities they just opened... www.thecowl.com/news/questions-about-new-ruane-friar-development-center-answered-an-inside-look-on-the-function-finances-and-fundraising-involvedThe new center features high tech equipment and high-quality practice facilities to provide student athletes with the best training and experience possible. The center includes study rooms accessible to all PC students, two practice basketball courts for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, and a state-of-the-art weight room for the basketball teams and men’s soccer team. Other amenities include a cryogenic machine, massage chairs, sleep pods, kitchens, lounges, and a barbershop for all athletes. |
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Post by SSHoya on Dec 13, 2018 17:13:28 GMT -5
Personally, I never want separate dorms/cafeterias for our Hoya student-athletes. I prefer that they be integrated into the student body as students first, athletes second. Dorms I definitely agree with but cafes or more to the point the availability to proper nutrition 24/7 has to be made to the athletes you're bringing in, if not you'll be behind the times... Cafes on most campuses aren't 24/7 so a separate spot for athletes is needed in my view... There's a reason PC put kitchens in the new facilities they just opened... www.thecowl.com/news/questions-about-new-ruane-friar-development-center-answered-an-inside-look-on-the-function-finances-and-fundraising-involvedThe new center features high tech equipment and high-quality practice facilities to provide student athletes with the best training and experience possible. The center includes study rooms accessible to all PC students, two practice basketball courts for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, and a state-of-the-art weight room for the basketball teams and men’s soccer team. Other amenities include a cryogenic machine, massage chairs, sleep pods, kitchens, lounges, and a barbershop for all athletes.Have you toured Thompson IAC? Other than sleep pods, kitchen and barber shop I think IAC has most of what PC has (but not study rooms accessible to all students). No kitchen but I recall a snack station with hydration drinks. |
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EtomicB
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Post by EtomicB on Dec 13, 2018 17:31:28 GMT -5
Dorms I definitely agree with but cafes or more to the point the availability to proper nutrition 24/7 has to be made to the athletes you're bringing in, if not you'll be behind the times... Cafes on most campuses aren't 24/7 so a separate spot for athletes is needed in my view... There's a reason PC put kitchens in the new facilities they just opened... www.thecowl.com/news/questions-about-new-ruane-friar-development-center-answered-an-inside-look-on-the-function-finances-and-fundraising-involvedThe new center features high tech equipment and high-quality practice facilities to provide student athletes with the best training and experience possible. The center includes study rooms accessible to all PC students, two practice basketball courts for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, and a state-of-the-art weight room for the basketball teams and men’s soccer team. Other amenities include a cryogenic machine, massage chairs, sleep pods, kitchens, lounges, and a barbershop for all athletes.Have you toured Thompson IAC? Other than sleep pods, kitchen and barber shop I think IAC has most of what PC has (but not study rooms accessible to all students). No kitchen but I recall a snack station with hydration drinks. No, I have not toured the IAC, I've heard it's crazy nice but it should have a dining area if it doesn't... |
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SSHoya
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Post by SSHoya on Dec 13, 2018 17:33:54 GMT -5
Have you toured Thompson IAC? Other than sleep pods, kitchen and barber shop I think IAC has most of what PC has (but not study rooms accessible to all students). No kitchen but I recall a snack station with hydration drinks. No, I have not toured the IAC, I've heard it's crazy nice but it should have a dining area if it doesn't... Pretty certain that it doesn't. But I see your point ( and that of jwp91). I got a tour at my 40th Reunion not because of my measly contribution to build the IAC! |
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EtomicB
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Post by EtomicB on Dec 24, 2022 22:20:47 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaboya on Mar 7, 2023 13:29:02 GMT -5
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Post by prhoya on Mar 7, 2023 13:40:02 GMT -5
Here we go! Let the portal games begin! Chris, can you handle 38 mpg? |
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RBHoya
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Post by RBHoya on Mar 7, 2023 14:37:28 GMT -5
There is about to be a tidal wave of players into the portal over the next week or two. This is why we need to resolve our coaching situation in the next 48 hours and at least get something in place with the next guy, even if it can't be announced until the next guy's season is officially over.
Ledlum would be great, by the way.
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bostonfan
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Post by bostonfan on Mar 7, 2023 15:58:20 GMT -5
There is about to be a tidal wave of players into the portal over the next week or two. This is why we need to resolve our coaching situation in the next 48 hours and at least get something in place with the next guy, even if it can't be announced until the next guy's season is officially over. Ledlum would be great, by the way. I actually saw Ledlum play this year in person and he is a talented player and physical specimen. Not sure he has the elite athleticism to be a STAR in the Big East, but he would be a very useful player for a good team. Until Georgetown figures out who the next coach is going to be , I would not expect Ledlum, or any other possible transfer, to even consider the Hoyas. |
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TC
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Post by TC on Mar 7, 2023 16:00:36 GMT -5
HoyaTalk : we need the top Ivy League transfer
Also HoyaTalk : I'll leave if we sign the top Ivy League coach
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Post by hoyaguy on Mar 7, 2023 16:39:59 GMT -5
HoyaTalk : we need the top Ivy League transfer Also HoyaTalk : I'll leave if we sign the top Ivy League coach Lol tbf the player had HM offers coming out of high school and anyone still has yet to point to a single time Jones has gotten a HM coaching offer in the recent past |
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