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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Feb 4, 2020 10:35:36 GMT -5
Hopefully we come with a different defensive game plan or we'll be PNR'ed to death again.
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Jan 17, 2020 11:56:35 GMT -5
Staff must have a college degree, I believe. And, um, you know, way more importantly, any desire to be a coach? AI has never given any indication he wants to coach
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Jan 8, 2020 13:11:31 GMT -5
We'll either win by 10+ or lose by 10+ Don't see any other outcome. Can't wait for rabid Capital One to be rocking tonight at 6:30 on a Wednesday
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Jan 2, 2020 14:34:04 GMT -5
Why unrealistic? Will be plenty of playing time... From Columbus, so Ohio State is where I'd project. They've been very good and I think have some openings. Plus, every time I mention a grad transfer they haven't come here. He'd get that PT in most places and recruiting hasn't been perfect. But Towns would be an excellent fit. One I would go crazy for. And I don't want to get too optimistic. EDIT: Made it probably, because it's not unrealistic he gets an offer and a look, but I don't see him coming here. Still one to throw out, though. You never know...he did pick Harvard after all over some HM's some kids have diff priorities. If academics are indeed a priority, a grad degree from Gtown isn't too shabby I hear
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Dec 30, 2019 11:14:59 GMT -5
Have to disagree with keeping the game in the 60's. (unless you mean keeping them in the 60's-which I think everyone would agree with being a good thing). Ewing's teams need to be scoring in the high 70's/80's. We're not the rock fight grind it out UVA style team. If it's a game in the 60's, it means they've imposed their will on the game and likely means we've struggled big time offensively. Really hoping Mac is back for this one, but regardless, need to get Yurt going/stay out of foul trouble, and our cast of guards knocking down their outside shots. Dare I ask for a dominant Pickett game too?? I don't think he was saying we should try to keep the game in the 60's; I think he meant that from Providence's perspective, their best chance to win is to make it a low scoring slog of a game. You're right, I read that differently the first time. Agreed that's the best way for THEM to win haha
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Dec 30, 2019 9:39:50 GMT -5
Yeah would need to play zone with the twin towers. Wahab/Omer guarding up high is recipe for foul trouble and blow byes. Ewing tried it briefly against AU and that's what ended up happening...Wahab was guarding a dude out on the 3 point line. It can be effective, but would have to mix in some different D principles that we haven't seen yet. And hey, it could be necessary this year with how short we are depth wise...so hopefully they're trying to work on those scenarios in practice
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Dec 30, 2019 8:39:12 GMT -5
I’ve watched several PC games as my dad is an alum. Here’s my take on them from watching and/or what he has said: - Outside shooting has been a major problem (as well as missing way too many layups for a team at this level) - Bad free throw shooting plagues them (been a problem for a while with their team) - Best way to win is playing games in the 60s; won’t be able to win any shootouts in conference - Luwane Pipkins (UMass grad transfer) has affected the chemistry, and other than 2-3 games, he’s been a disappointment - AJ Reeves has never recovered his form prior to the injury last December (remember he started his freshman season with multiple 20 pt games) - Nate Watson missed time early this year and hasn’t hit his stride yet but has brief stretches where he can look dominant - Fanbase still supports Cooley but are growing weary of his offensive philosophy which has them go through some rough scoring droughts - Fans are hoping this team can be like Xavier last year where they overcome a tough OOC schedule and then be competitive in the BE Have to disagree with keeping the game in the 60's. (unless you mean keeping them in the 60's-which I think everyone would agree with being a good thing). Ewing's teams need to be scoring in the high 70's/80's. We're not the rock fight grind it out UVA style team. If it's a game in the 60's, it means they've imposed their will on the game and likely means we've struggled big time offensively. Really hoping Mac is back for this one, but regardless, need to get Yurt going/stay out of foul trouble, and our cast of guards knocking down their outside shots. Dare I ask for a dominant Pickett game too??
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Dec 16, 2019 15:08:38 GMT -5
We would all be cursing at Ewing if he didn't "try" and win back a commitment, but I'd guess it was as much being there to see the other kids we offered than anything
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Dec 4, 2019 23:37:16 GMT -5
I take back the Ewing slander. Turns out we had an offense all along (that wasn’t being run). Hell of a response. Dare I say I’m excited again for the season??
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Dec 4, 2019 23:35:04 GMT -5
Damnit. I’m ready to get hurt again. Let’s go Hoyas!!!
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Dec 3, 2019 13:49:20 GMT -5
ok....you're crazy
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Dec 3, 2019 7:43:09 GMT -5
I posted a similar sentiment in another thread, but regardless of their innocence, guilt, or otherwise; the program knew this was out there clearly. The fact that they weren't suspended indefinitely pending these complaints being sorted out is horrible optically (and in practice). The way this has all been handled is horrible as well. Someone needs to answer for this cluster F. That much is clear. Will Gtown actually do anything?
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Dec 3, 2019 7:37:49 GMT -5
Regardless of whether the players are guilty, innocent, or somewhere in between, the program HAD to have known something had occurred; and sounds like in fact it had with suspending LeBlanc the first game. The fact that any of those players played until everything was cleared up is not good at all. Again, regardless of the outcome of the complaints, the optics of this are totally out of control. The national media is already running with this. We'll see how tone deaf Georgetown really is here to the outside world, because Ewing would be forced to resign anywhere else
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Dec 2, 2019 18:54:57 GMT -5
Ewing needs to do the right thing and resign. There is no way back from this. If you think it stops at those two better buckle up butter cup. This is utterly devastating
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Nov 22, 2019 15:57:25 GMT -5
I've been as critical as anyone of Ewing thus far this season, but last night's result is why. We have that ability to be really really good like we were. If what he was doing was to sort out his lineups then so be it. Kudos to coach for making adjustments and of course kudos to the kids for executing! Great win, let's build off of it!
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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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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Nov 20, 2019 16:05:14 GMT -5
Let's face it, it all comes down to whether or not Ewing does away with the insane line changes and sticks to what worked in the second half of the Ga State game. If he still refuses to start Leblanc (and/or play him at least 30 mins) and have Pickett be a 4, we'll be left tearing our hair out. I'm crossing my fingers that he does, but his comments on his weekly show about the rotations doesn't give me a ton of hope. Please play your best guys and take advantage of this opportunity.I agree 100% with these points... I'd also add in giving Alexander a good chance to see what he can do in extended playing time... Y7, Mosely, Akinjo, Mac, LeBlanc, Pickett, Alexander & Allen is who I'd like to see the staff roll with for the great bulk of the minutes... Agreed. I think Alexander/Mosely should be our keys off the bench. Alexander I think in particular can be a big X factor.
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Nov 20, 2019 14:17:11 GMT -5
The answer to this thread is "No" and "Never"
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Nov 20, 2019 14:16:16 GMT -5
Let's face it, it all comes down to whether or not Ewing does away with the insane line changes and sticks to what worked in the second half of the Ga State game. If he still refuses to start Leblanc (and/or play him at least 30 mins) and have Pickett be a 4, we'll be left tearing our hair out. I'm crossing my fingers that he does, but his comments on his weekly show about the rotations doesn't give me a ton of hope. Please play your best guys and take advantage of this opportunity.
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Nov 15, 2019 21:36:33 GMT -5
The worst part about this whole thing is that I don't understand how the coaching has regressed from year 1. I was really bullish on Ewing as a coach when he was hired in terms of his X's/O's and overall knowledge of the game and he proved that correct initially. I don't understand how any structure has completely gone out the window, how seemingly his feel for the game has been abandoned, and based on very little seemingly gaining a stubborn attitude about the whole thing. I really hope he turns this around, because if this continues all year, we're in big big big trouble as a program I guess this is the thinking I don't get: a coaching regression. To me, this seems remarkably consistent from last year. (Does anyone remember the Jamaica?) And, the substitutions didn't make sense. Ewing coaches all the players and looks for them to get involved. I hope to see some changes too (more zone, e.g., and a tighter rotation as we play higher competition), but I have trouble seeing the regression that you all are talking about. I think we're going to have to adjust to the way he begins a season, which is a marked contrast from JT3 who had a tight rotation from day one. I get not liking it, buthe really uses this part of the season to see what works and gives everyone a chance. I find that side of it refreshing, but admittedly I don't like to see quick hooks and hockey style substitutions. But he has been consistent. The team will develop, as it has in other seasons. It remains to be seen if we are happy with the end result, but at least let the season play out. He's always played a lot of different lineup combinations early in the season, but he hasn't done wholesale hockey line changes like this. He's also had more semblance of discernible offensive schemes. We've also started with cupcake city until conference play. We just played a tournament resume game at home with no adjustment. It very much seems like there's been a coaching regression. That's why it's so hard to swallow personally. I'll be a broken record on this: We have the players this year, and so far they're not being put in any type of position to succeed.
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