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Post by KenteKrazies on Nov 22, 2019 15:33:21 GMT -5
LeBlanc posted on Instagram with retro gray jersey!
Not teal or white!!!
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Post by letstalkaboutsaxa on Nov 22, 2019 15:38:35 GMT -5
As great as Duke is, they feel beatable. Here's to pulling it off tonight!
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Nov 22, 2019 15:44:50 GMT -5
Let's do this fellas!
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hoya95
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Post by hoya95 on Nov 22, 2019 15:50:04 GMT -5
Got to cut down on the turnovers as much as possible. Going to be a serious challenge for Akinjo and the backcourt.
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Post by nattybumpo3152 on Nov 22, 2019 15:57:51 GMT -5
Yurtseven has got to match up athletically with Carey. They're about even in strength. Yurt has a little edge in post moves and versatility. I think Yurt's international experience (which I have always thought has been undervalued) may prove too much for the youngster. Carey may be more athletically talented, but not by much. Feeling like GT's fate rests on Yurt's good judgment and composure. Akinjo matches up well with Jones. Mac with Stanley. I think GT has an edge with Pickett and Leblanc over White and Heard, but the edge is very slight. A good close even game. Doesn't get any better:)
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Bigs"R"Us
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Post by Bigs"R"Us on Nov 22, 2019 16:19:22 GMT -5
Gray works! We have a shot.
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MassHoya
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Post by MassHoya on Nov 22, 2019 16:25:29 GMT -5
Let's Go Hoyas!!! Beat the Pukes!!!
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Post by aleutianhoya on Nov 22, 2019 17:30:10 GMT -5
The guys are going to show intensity, I have no doubt about that. I want to see it manifest in a useful way. Can we intensely defend without fouling (again)? Perhaps more importantly, can our key players avoid trying to do too much and, instead, move the ball around when the break and secondary break isn't there?
I think they're better than we are. I do. I don't think that's particularly controversial.
But we have enough pieces to beat them if we're playing well and playing together (God, that last phrase sounded like something that K would say...I just threw up a bit in my mouth).
And even if we can't (or don't), if we can do the things I said above and make it a competitive game, I may not be happy, but I'll at least be optimistic and excited for the rest of the season.
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dchoya72
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Post by dchoya72 on Nov 22, 2019 17:42:58 GMT -5
Yurt is going to have to stay in this game for longer. He can't get into foul trouble. This team is going to need him to be able to score and rebound efficiently. This is an absolutely huge game for him. James is going to have to play very well offensively against Tre Jones and avoid turning it over. If this Duke team gets steals, it's going to be points. Have to be smart, this Duke team uses the bench more than usual. Defending Carey and not letting a shooter get hot is huge. Make them play our game. This team isn't particularly special for Duke teams. Beatable, have to take advantage of them. Hopefully we build on yesterday!
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Post by HometownHoya on Nov 22, 2019 17:43:49 GMT -5
GAME DAY!!!!
I believe that we will win. Not just because this is a "beatable" Duke team but because our guys have learned the value of defense.
Additionally I dont want K to pass Coach Wooden's record of wins while ranked #1. Glad we get to play the spoiler.
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rlo24
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Post by rlo24 on Nov 22, 2019 17:49:40 GMT -5
It's time for that first McClung alley-oop. MSG, friday night and vs #1 Duke. Let's go!
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Nov 22, 2019 17:50:39 GMT -5
Hoya Saxa baby. Intensity on defense, focus on offense. We have a variety of weapons available, Patrick gotta ride the guys who are hot. Pickett and James will be big tonight.
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Nov 22, 2019 18:00:21 GMT -5
Headed over to MSG soon. Hoping for a strong night from our Hoyas. I haven't been this excited for an OOC game in quite some time.
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kettlehill
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Post by kettlehill on Nov 22, 2019 18:12:58 GMT -5
I like our chances. Duke looks very good, but not dominant. A young team. These Hoyas have the makeup to be real closers: who would you rather have than Akinjo with the ball late in a tight game? We have the ballhandlers and FT shooters to withstand late runs.....as long as the decision making continues to improve.
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DanMcQ
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Post by DanMcQ on Nov 22, 2019 18:49:51 GMT -5
Interesting match up. Highly rated kids vs. lower rated kids with attitude. We all talked about the DOGS Ewing recruited; now it's time to see how those dogs match up against the blue bloods. Win or lose, we will see them in March... Let the dogs out F*** Duke and F*** espn and it's Duke fan club Jay Bilas and Jay Williams. Simmer down big fella.
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bigsaxa
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Post by bigsaxa on Nov 22, 2019 18:50:07 GMT -5
I swear to god if we win this game and Mac windmills on someone I’ll go to church this Sunday.
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jwp91
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Post by jwp91 on Nov 22, 2019 18:57:44 GMT -5
If you are going to play Duke and win, play them in November when their freshman don’t include Zion. This game is winnable.
Let’s go HOYAS!!!!!!
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Buckets
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Post by Buckets on Nov 22, 2019 19:00:38 GMT -5
I got into Georgetown in December 2005, and remember watching the January 2006 game against Duke on TV. That was the first time where it felt real and I was like “wow, I’m definitely going here.” I did, married a girl from my class, and we had a daughter in the middle of last season who gets to dress up in baby Hoya gear now.
So I have fond memories of that game, and that’s the last fourteen years of my life. Hoya Saxa, beat Duke.
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Gammo
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Post by Gammo on Nov 22, 2019 19:05:10 GMT -5
Can anyone suggest a link for one over in London wanting to watch the game? Thanks if you can!
Hoya Saxa!
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jwp91
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Post by jwp91 on Nov 22, 2019 19:11:28 GMT -5
So they cut to a live shot at MSG, and the team was dressed in teal....and I thought “Oh sh** a bunch of people will be upset.” But it was the Duke team and it just looked teal. LOL.
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