Cambridge
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Post by Cambridge on Jan 13, 2005 12:03:46 GMT -5
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HoyaSox04
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Post by HoyaSox04 on Jan 13, 2005 12:45:27 GMT -5
Some questions so far:
Washington, D.C.: What do you think of Hoya Freshman Jeff Green winning Big East honors as Freshman of the Year? Rudy Gay was eveyrone's pick preseason -- but I think Jeff has to get some consideration now.
Matt Rennie: I've never seen so much interest in a conference freshman of the year award. Green has been impressive, to be sure, and obviously U-Conn. doesn't ask as much of Gay as the Hoyas do of Green. Exposure is often an issue for postseason awards, which could hurt Green. Bottom line: Who cares? let's be happy that Georgetown has a player -- and a team -- worthy of discussion.
Eric Prisbell: Honestly, Gay has received all the hype, but there are a handful of good candidates in the Big East. I must say that, after watching Gay extensively last spring, I thought he would already be a star at this point. He will be one, but it will take more time than I had thought.
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New York, N.Y.: Can the Hoyas survive on a six-man rotation and make the NCAAs? They look great so far.
Matt Rennie: Unquestionably, the Hoyas are much improved, better organized and better poised -- all good signs for the JTIII administration. But let's not create unrealistic expectations: This team still needed overtime to beat Norfolk State at home. There have been highs and likely will be more this season -- but there will be lows too.
Eric Prisbell: I do not think Georgetown will make the NCAAs this year, but I have been surprised with how well they have played on occasion this season. JTIII is building something positive, but it will take time.
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SFOHoya
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Post by SFOHoya on Jan 13, 2005 12:52:08 GMT -5
I asked 3 questions and a correction (UNC lost to Santa Clara on a "neutral" floor - Oakland Arena). Let's see how much love I get.
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Cambridge
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Post by Cambridge on Jan 13, 2005 12:58:47 GMT -5
San Francisco, Calif.: Looking into your magic ball... what is the future of the Big East Conference. With the incoming teams, will it emerge as the best college basketball conference (if it isn't already)? How long will it survive? What is in store for the non-IA football schools like Georgetown?
Matt Rennie: Well, the league's obvious strategy after being raided for its football schools was to preserve its vitality through hoops. I think it will work because of all the cities now represented. As for the future in football, Division I-A football is so screwed up right now, a lot will depend on forces outside of the league.
Eric Prisbell: I agree with Matt.
I also think the Big East will be the best conference in the country next season for hoops. It will be fun.
BEST CONFERENCE...from the Post? Wow, the world has turned upside down.
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