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Post by RDF on Oct 22, 2011 1:24:34 GMT -5
Hanging out with Jabril Trawick and out on the town!
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Post by RDF on Oct 21, 2011 13:37:20 GMT -5
BTW--someone please end Jesse Palmer and Craig James ability to speak. Thank you-EVERY FAN IN AMERICA! Not disagreeing with you, but Palmer suggesting Mike Leach for the Arizona job was pretty funny. How about that D-Bag James pimping Sonny Dykes--Spike Dykes son and of course Spike and Sonny were at Texas Tech and Sonny happened to be the position coach of Craig's son. Jimmy Dykes would be a better coach then Sonny at Arizona. Then you had both guys unprepared for the umpteenth time. Reece Davis is a pro--but has to work with those two jerkoffs and it's an embarrassment how unprepared and unprofessional they are--ever hear of a media guide which helps with player name pronounciation? Then Wendy Nix (why is she employed?) calling Keith Price of Washington (right now the 2nd best QB in Pac 12 behind Luck) "Kevin" in a promo for UW-Stanford game and Stooges calling Kevin Prince of UCLA a "great runner". Brehaut is the better runner and Prince is horrific in all angles. Neither can throw. Of course last week they had USC-Cal game all wrong including calling Chris Gallipo--(GA-LIPPO) Galpo, Gal Lypo, talking about USC's lack of being able to hit in practice (they are hitting this year), Jeff Tedford a QB Guru (yeah back in 2003 when he had Aaron Rodgers, since then not so much--Cal QB's have sucked), and in both games they spent entire 2nd Half talking about Andrew Luck and Stanford and how "easy" their schedule is remaining--which is incorrect. Stanford has had an easy start and ends with: Washington, USC, Oregon, and ND in their final 6 games. They could lose all of those. Don't think they will but it's far from "easy".
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Post by RDF on Oct 21, 2011 13:10:05 GMT -5
Things are never as great/bad as they seem at any program. Key is to identify what is and isn't working and address it.
PLAYERS win games--not plays. Systems don't win--unless we're talking about a system that is built around recruiting great players. Hopefully III has learned his lesson--his last recruiting class and his staff moves seem to indicate this--but as a young coach he's got to learn that you gameplan/adjust to opponents, you don't "do what we do" as he likes to say. If a team is slow footed and can't play up and down--run them off the court. If they can't handle the ball, pressure them. If they can't shoot, zone them, etc...where too many Georgetown games are "do what we do" and often keeps teams in games, prevents him from developing depth by using more players, and is a turnoff to the caliber of player you need to maintain status as a contending program.
This is a year alot like '06 imo. Not as bad as '04 and anyone who talks up Esherick is beyond moronic--Esherick had the program in the toilet and III's dad needs blame as well--he let the program dropoff. III did a wonderful job and it started with aggressive/relentless recruiting and that tailed off due a substandard coaching staff. Robert Kirby energized/saved the program last year with his efforts and eventually when Broadus is promoted again and on the trail with Kirby/III--this program will be back being a Championship contender.
As for the season--more excited about this season then any of the past 3 years. Motivated, well conditioned, tough players who will scrap and get after it. Majority of the team is young and will bring an energy to the games and defense will be played this year. Toughness is back and looking forward to seeing a Hoya team play it's best ball at end of year and improve throughout the year.
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Post by RDF on Oct 21, 2011 1:59:25 GMT -5
So that's it for Neuheisel, right? God I hope not--his team is more entertaining then most sitcoms. Tried to tell Rooter this guy sucked and was personally responsible for the downfall of Colorado/Washington--and he can't recruit--this myth that he's a good recruiter is why he gets jobs. He inherited decent talent, and then kills a program with "his guys" that come to his school after he plays his guitar and bakes them cookies. My favorite part--not only did the Bruins get bombed, but the fake ref/streaker coming onto the field and Pac 12 refs didn't even notice until he got to midfield and held up play. Legendary Pac 12 move!! Fitting it happened tonight in Zona-UCLA game. BTW--someone please end Jesse Palmer and Craig James ability to speak. Thank you-EVERY FAN IN AMERICA!
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Post by RDF on Oct 19, 2011 22:13:05 GMT -5
I love reading that guys aren't afraid to go at each other--because it makes them better and also not surprised one bit that it's been a change from what had been going on in recent seasons. That was evident on the court.
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Post by RDF on Oct 19, 2011 14:40:04 GMT -5
what'd you expect him to say RDF. I'm not gonna score if the opportunity presents itself. I expect him to say--my job is to get this team to win games. As a SR and leader, and not accomplishing anything in my career, all I want to do is win and do whatever it takes to win. If you are an elite player-pts come, as do assists, as does anything that makes your team better. Great players don't worry about roles--they fill each area up--great teams have role players but great players go into games knowing they can impact the game in all facets, not pre determined.
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Post by RDF on Oct 19, 2011 14:21:08 GMT -5
Nice, HSB. "Oct. 17, 2011 9:43 a.m. - by Elliott Smith - G Clark will turn focus to scoring Senior G Jason Clark, who averaged 12 points and 4.1 rebounds last season, is ready for more. “In years past, I’ve been known as a defensive presence and hustle guy,” Clark said. “My role hasn’t been to score a lot, so to have that role now, I’ll take it.” Hoyas RapidReports" Please keep the shooting to within 22 ft. of the basket. Hustle Guy/Defensive presence. Where the hell was the presence on defense? Your job is to play hard on BOTH ends of the court, and that's it. Scoring doesn't mean anything if you are doing it on a bad team. Jason Clark's not an elite player, he's a role player--and if he's thinking he's got to be a leading scorer, a bit concerning.
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Post by RDF on Oct 19, 2011 11:28:12 GMT -5
So it was "awesome" when Millar and the boys spiked the gatorade in '04 Postseason, but now it's frowned upon to have some beers when you aren't pitching? Just want to get in line with what is "cool" and "Cowboy Up" and what isn't?
Francona did a fine job--but it was time to move on--happens everywhere and at least he/organization did this unlike some who allow people to be mediocre for several years due to time served and past success.
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Post by RDF on Oct 17, 2011 13:49:02 GMT -5
Look at the NBA draft each year and the first ropund is filled with kids who were not Top 15 coming out of high school. The key is the development in college. The key is the player's natural talent and then development. If you go by rankings of a prospect--you are a complete jackass. There are players who possess talent everywhere and are better then highly rated players. Just go to a tournament and watch games over the Summer and you'll see people who bust some hyped guy whose coach is buddies with a "scout" and gives them info's ass and then in return gets a high ranking/updates on that network. It's part of the process. If you make the NBA it is based on talent, work ethic, and understanding that elite players will be scorers, others need to find their niche. What you need in college are good players who understand and accept their roles-but also are rewarded when they do such a thing--which hasn't been happening enough around Hoya program lately. If you have a talented guy who refuses to work as hard as he should and he plays Rec league caliber defense--he needs to sit and watch guys who will commit to what is expected. Ranked or not.
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Post by RDF on Oct 16, 2011 23:11:49 GMT -5
Jim Schwartz can talk junk to everyone during a game, he can talk with opposing players, mock other coaches (when Harbaugh challenged and got a 15 yd unsportsmanlike penalty, he said way to know the F-ing rules expletive Harbaugh) and when they give it back, he goes off. This guy is looking more like Josh McDaniels-a guy who is far too emotional to understand the bigger picture--which is Lions have no running game, they have no legit WR opposite Johnson, and their defensive back 7 is very average. Worry about your own crap before going nuts on opposing coach who just beat your ass, you jackass.
Thank goodness Jason Garrett is the Coach/OC of Cowboys. That gave Patriots a win they had no business getting. What's even more disturbing for Cowboy fans--in Rob Ryan they have a coach who has brought an attitude/confidence and coaching ability to their defense which makes them credible, and yet he'll be gone soon due to HC job and Jerry will stick with his puppet Garrett who is always trying to "outsmart" his opponent. Here's a very simple plan--when you have playmakers-get them the ball--which is why they are playmakers to begin with, instead of screens to Martellus Bennett, shovel passes to Tashard Choice, and finesse football you love. What a clown. LOL
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Post by RDF on Oct 14, 2011 19:41:02 GMT -5
I'd like to say it's a slight delay-but been there done that with the GUHoyas "freebies". lol
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Post by RDF on Oct 14, 2011 19:01:13 GMT -5
As I mentioned, I've said my part in regards to DSR so this isn't in reference to him--but the defense talk---IF players aren't playing defense and are being as lazy and disinterested as the past group was--and if you don't believe me--go watch some game film from last year and watch guys who were protected by fanbase and more importantly the staff---then the blame is on the men in suits--not the players. Nobody should see time if they can't give an effort on defense-whether you are an All American HS recruit or a role player.
Defensive basketball has to be as much about TEAM as offensive basketball and III's teams have been poor since '08 at this. Guys out for themselves, guys out of shape/overweight, guys not mentally focused, and most frustrating--had no clue to what their opponents strengths/weaknesses were. That has to end.
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Post by RDF on Oct 13, 2011 11:59:30 GMT -5
Clean slate--guy is coming so good luck to him and hope he proves me wrong and has a great career. End of story.
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Post by RDF on Oct 13, 2011 11:38:46 GMT -5
I love you RDF but the haterade you are spewing on DSR is kind of sickening. I know you travel around and see kids play but to act like you have insider information about the goings-on of the SR family is just b.s. so stop "quoting" DSR's mom as if you were sitting in her living room. Hope the youngin comes to gtown and hope he shows all the haters why he is a Top 50 prospect. Come on DSR, make the right decision! Well knowing coaches at 2 of the schools that the family was claiming were recruiting him and "hot on his trail" and knowing they weren't is about as close you can get without recruiting him myself. I don't care for lying, whether it's a coach/player/player's family. Smith Rivera will be the 1st guy Hoyas have signed from Oak Hill since Ed Sheffey and 2nd to come here-Julian Vaughn finished HS there before transferring from FSU.
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Post by RDF on Oct 13, 2011 11:25:31 GMT -5
Who's better for Hoyas: Blaise or Upshaw? Both are good options--Upshaw is more of a polished offensive player--very skilled, can post/face, good touch, hard worker--he dropped 30+ lbs this past year and really upped his stock. Legit 7'0 too. Mbargorba is a shot blocker/defensive presence--more athletic then Upshaw--but Upshaw isn't as awkward as Roy was entering Georgetown-so it's not a case of Upshaw being a sloth-just Mbargorba being a guy who really can get up/down the court. He's 6-10 range I'd say. Like both kids and glad Hoyas are involved with both. My personal preference of the two would be Upshaw due to being stronger/thicker build and more of a threat-especially on the blocks. I like Blaise's upside/strong academics too-he'd stick around for degree and develop and he's a good defensive presence but more BE or whatever they'll end up calling the remaining teams--ready is Upshaw
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Post by RDF on Oct 13, 2011 11:21:44 GMT -5
Think NC State and Xavier remain as threats, but I'm hoping he's a Hoya. NC State doesn't want him--they got Purvis, so they dropped him. Xavier recruited over him--and Mama S-R didn't like the fact they had "2 guards" in class and only as DSR's family could do--they don't mention that he de-committed from XU to create the need for guards, so...... He's going to be a Hoya and really that was his only option. He played this beautifully and Georgetown took the bait. I can tell you of 2-3 schools his family mislead people about their "want" of DSR, but doesn't matter now. Hope the guy proves me wrong and has a great career.
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Post by RDF on Oct 13, 2011 11:15:45 GMT -5
Sounds like we are still in the hunt here, as well (along with Vanderbilt and Northwestern). TP, where did you see this? I've seen him mention George Washington but haven't seen Georgetown mentioned for months. If he is listing Hoyas, I like it--good athlete/mobile and smart kid.
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Post by RDF on Oct 13, 2011 11:13:41 GMT -5
That's beyond cool---great organization and the people involved are truly inspirational.
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Post by RDF on Oct 12, 2011 14:56:11 GMT -5
1) You have to SEE players to evaluate them. While some members of this board can magically project any prospect via a 20 second grainy cellphone video (not you, RDF), it's appropriate for the staff to do their own evaluations in person. 2) As for your overall points about the type of player you want the staff to recruit, I agree that we have been too small and too slow in the back court the last couple years. It has particularly manifested itself on defense. That said - there is a happy medium to these things. Not to say Jankovic is this guy, but do I think there is a role for a marksman on this squad? Even if he's not going to be anything better than okay on defense? Yeah, I do think that. Four good defensive players and one guy who is trying hard but doesn't have great natural ability is still a good defensive team. If we could recruit perfect players at every spot, I'd be all for it. But really, every team has specialists to one degree or another. Would I recruit Austin Freeman again? In a heartbeat. But I'd want to pair him with some better perimeter defenders and some big guys who can protect the rim. Some good points and fair. Recruiting isn't easy--it's like going out on a weekend and seeing beautiful women everywhere and trying to decide which ones to talk to--you have to observe them and see how they are in relation to your preferences/personality. Thing I do think a lot of Hoya fans agree upon or could--III's biggest weakness is that he doesn't pull the trigger. He is the guy waiting to make his decision and often scratching his head why these women who showed interest, gave him their number went home with others. Would I want Freeman again? No. I don't want people who aren't motivated to be the best they can be and don't play hard on both ends of the court. For all the crap I got/get about getting on guys about conditioning, wasn't it a complete slap in the face of the program that Freeman got into great shape 2 months AFTER his college career concluded? What kind of message does that send? It's either a player who ignored instruction and was allowed to play no matter what, or he wasn't instructed to get into shape and program doesn't place an emphasis on it, which means you better recruit self motivated guys--which Freeman wasn't. So that's my reasoning why I'd pass on guys like him--despite thinking he's a very talented offensive player.
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Post by RDF on Oct 12, 2011 14:32:14 GMT -5
Trawick is the leader of the FR class by a large margin, and that is the core of the team that will decide it's fate. He's got leadership ability-which isn't assigned by tenure-it's by personality. Only thing worse then no leadership is phony leadership--when someone tries to be something he's not and Hank Sims and Jason Clark couldn't lead a drunk to a Free Happy Hour.
Chris Wright was the team's MVP, leader?? Leaders make sure guys are paying attention to detail and doing what they should be doing inseason/offseason. Austin Freeman look like he listened to Chris or anyone for that matter? The 20-25 extra lbs he carried his entire career should be example A that this team needs NEW LEADERSHIP and if that means Trawick as a FR, I'm all for it.
As for the "ties" to Huntington Prep, fine--but the guys you would want there have less interest in Georgetown, then I do in seeing small ball again. Andrew Wiggins has ZERO interest in Hoyas. Guys like him (unfortunately) despise the system that Georgetown is perceived to utilize and I stress perceive--because anyone who follows Georgetown knows it's not the way the negative recruiting goes.
Bhullar and Jankovic aren't great fits for direction the program is moving--at least with the more versatile/athletic FR class, but that's just my opinion--and really don't understand a lot of the recruiting "conflict" you see right now with Hoyas. Like an inner struggle of one side wanting more athletic players and another (guess who they are) identifying skilled, unathletic guys. 1 way worked/other didn't. Hope the approach that netted last year's class wins out.
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