Post by philwederstrandt on Jan 18, 2005 19:04:16 GMT -5
A pre-game remembrance:
I was in the crowd at Manley that famous night 26 years ago. We were getting orange crushed in the first half. Half-time was a somber affair for the few Hoyas in attendance.
THEN they held an audience participation halftime foul-shooting contest. Guess who wins the contest?
An thirteen-year old kid whom I recognize as the son of a GU alum, Mr. Georgetown of Syracuse.
I knew right then that the Hoyas would rebound. However, I never could have foretold the best quote John Thompson ever made.
Five years later, that youngster enrolled on the Hilltop as a freshman and as a senior was captain of the lacrosse team.
Im feeling this is another Manley night.
I was in the crowd at Manley that famous night 26 years ago. We were getting orange crushed in the first half. Half-time was a somber affair for the few Hoyas in attendance.
THEN they held an audience participation halftime foul-shooting contest. Guess who wins the contest?
An thirteen-year old kid whom I recognize as the son of a GU alum, Mr. Georgetown of Syracuse.
I knew right then that the Hoyas would rebound. However, I never could have foretold the best quote John Thompson ever made.
Five years later, that youngster enrolled on the Hilltop as a freshman and as a senior was captain of the lacrosse team.
Im feeling this is another Manley night.