CAHoya07
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Post by CAHoya07 on Nov 17, 2009 12:37:40 GMT -5
I'll always like Macklin--and like Jeremiah--appreciate what they did for the program while here--they accepted their roles (while not happy) and helped the team win games/championships. On what planet did either "help" us do anything? Yes, the occasionally played, but any respectable ball player with a pulse could have made the same "contributions" Mack and Rivers did. (Sigh) Rivers basically won us the Syracuse game at home in 2007-08 by shutting down Johnny Flynn with his defense. If we had beaten Davidson, Macklin probably would have been the one most responsible, as he had a stellar game. But I'm done with this. I'm gonna move on, and I suggest that you do too. We have a big game against Temple today. Go Hoyas! |
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RusskyHoya
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Post by RusskyHoya on Nov 17, 2009 13:26:00 GMT -5
Jeremiah's line from the IU game against USC Upstate:
31 minutes, 2 PTS, 0-4 FG, 0-0 3PT, 2-4 FT, 4 REB (2 OREB), 5 AST, 2 STL, 4 TO, 2 PF
Yep, that's a Jeremiah stat line alright
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RDF
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Post by RDF on Nov 17, 2009 14:42:46 GMT -5
I'll always like Macklin--and like Jeremiah--appreciate what they did for the program while here--they accepted their roles (while not happy) and helped the team win games/championships. On what planet did either "help" us do anything? Yes, the occasionally played, but any respectable ball player with a pulse could have made the same "contributions" Mack and Rivers did. Chris Wright being injured his entire FR season (Big East Portion) meant that Rivers had to contribute--which he did. His defense was critical to helping the team win and he accepted his role--even though he wasn't happy with it. Certain guys (SEE LAST YEAR) let their emotions get in way of how the season is going and if they can't get what they want individually--they mail it in anytime they get into the game. Macklin was best big Hoyas had against Davidson and should've been allowed to play more--but that is in hindsight and over with. I think it cost Hoyas the game but that can't be proven and doesn't matter now. Just find it pathetic to rip someone when they are 2 games into their new school's career and I'd take Macklin's numbers from Vaughn and Henry COMBINED. Hope they surpass that or match it but I'd take it from the frontcourt to help Monroe. |
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skyhoya
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Post by skyhoya on Nov 20, 2009 10:16:17 GMT -5
baby doc- 6 for 6, 2 for 6 freethrows, and FOUR TOs last night
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tlphoya
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Post by tlphoya on Nov 20, 2009 11:08:04 GMT -5
And one of his out of control drives to the hoop which actually went in made top 10 plays somehow. I definitely did a double take to make sure it was really JR I saw.
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hifigator
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Post by hifigator on Nov 20, 2009 12:04:49 GMT -5
baby doc- 6 for 6, 2 for 6 freethrows, and FOUR TOs last night Guards that can knock down 2 out of each 6 free throws are hard to come by. |
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AvantGuardHoya
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Post by AvantGuardHoya on Nov 20, 2009 15:39:45 GMT -5
I'm no JR apologist, but I vividly remember some Hoya Talkers swearing that he'd be stuck on the IU bench this year. Thus far he's not only a starter, but he's averaging about 28 minutes a game. I'd imagine he feels he made to right choice for himself.
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EasyEd
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Post by EasyEd on Nov 20, 2009 19:24:36 GMT -5
baby doc- 6 for 6, 2 for 6 freethrows, and FOUR TOs last night He also had 7 rebounds and 5 assists. |
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CTHoya08
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Post by CTHoya08 on Nov 20, 2009 21:44:42 GMT -5
I'm no JR apologist, but I vividly remember some Hoya Talkers swearing that he'd be stuck on the IU bench this year. Thus far he's not only a starter, but he' averaging about 28 minutes a game. I'd imagine he feels he made to right choice for himself. I was never that angry at Rivers for transferring; with all the other talent we had in the backcourt it was understandable if he really wanted PT. The way he has been bashing the program since leaving, however, makes it hard to wish him well. Macklin, on the other hand, left when there would likely have been plenty of frontcourt minutes up for grabs. I just hope he's enjoying life as a 23-year-old college junior (I'm sure it's much more fun than life as a 23-year-old 2L). |
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RusskyHoya
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Post by RusskyHoya on Nov 22, 2009 19:08:34 GMT -5
Hoosiers fall to Mason Nation in Puerto Rico, 69-66. Mr. Rivers' stat line:
28 MIN, 9 PTS, 2-8 FG, 0-0 3PT, 5-8 FT, 7 REB (1 OREB), 1 AST, 1 BLK, 4 TO, 4 FLS
¿Qué sistema?
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Post by LizziebethHoya on Nov 22, 2009 21:16:10 GMT -5
Hoosiers fall to Mason Nation in Puerto Rico, 69-66. Mr. Rivers' stat line: 28 MIN, 9 PTS, 2-8 FG, 0-0 3PT, 5-8 FT, 7 REB (1 OREB), 1 AST, 1 BLK, 4 TO, 4 FLS ¿Qué sistema? The good news is that he is not airballing 3's....because he isnt attempting any |
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hoopsmccan
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Post by hoopsmccan on Nov 23, 2009 9:24:40 GMT -5
Oh, let's be fair now. He didn't airball threes. He preferred to chuck them against the side of the backboard.
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EasyEd
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Post by EasyEd on Nov 23, 2009 11:42:51 GMT -5
I have a hard time hating on someone who was a Hoya.
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hoopsmccan
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Post by hoopsmccan on Nov 23, 2009 11:56:46 GMT -5
I have a hard time hating on someone who was a Hoya. Care to share your thoughts on Bill Clinton? |
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Post by williambraskyiii on Nov 23, 2009 12:11:43 GMT -5
I have a hard time hating on someone who was a Hoya. this is a ludicrous statement. Rivers extinguished any remaining good will when he openly trashed the program after transferring. He sucks and I don't wish him, or Creepy Crean, any success. |
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SSHoya
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Post by SSHoya on Nov 23, 2009 12:16:09 GMT -5
Rivers is dead to me.
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Boz
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Post by Boz on Nov 23, 2009 13:09:25 GMT -5
We have really, really got to stop talking about this guy.
I don't know if anyone is looking for any validation or vindication that he should have stayed or that he should have left, but his career at Indiana will provide neither.
He wasn't happy playing here, so he would not have helped this team regardless of whether he scores 20 or 2 PPG at Indiana.
His off-season comments were unfortunate and have some people rightfully Editeded at him, but I think it's time to let that go. He's a 20-year old kid who is very confident in himself -- perhaps to a fault. In other words....he's pretty much just a 20-year old kid.
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tashoya
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Post by tashoya on Nov 24, 2009 8:46:05 GMT -5
Nicely said Boz.
Sadly, I have enough time on my hands to still take the time to read this thread and laugh when bricking 3's off of the side of the backboard is mentioned. I'm not looking for closure or validation. It's not like we were dating the kid. I think we're all here for either a) just an update or b) the schadenfreude.
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theexorcist
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Post by theexorcist on Nov 24, 2009 9:35:35 GMT -5
Nicely said Boz. Sadly, I have enough time on my hands to still take the time to read this thread and laugh when bricking 3's off of the side of the backboard is mentioned. I'm not looking for closure or validation. It's not like we were dating the kid. I think we're all here for either a) just an update or b) the schadenfreude. It's just that a lot of this sounds like somebody broke up with you, and now you're eating bonbons and making catty comments to your current date about how your ex has gotten fat how the person they're dating now is just trash. Yes, he was a tool for making those comments, no, he's not a particularly good player, yes, Indiana's not going to do well this season. Remember the good times (he helped us beat Syracuse) and remember why he broke up with us (thought he was bigger than the program), but stop obsessing over him. |
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Boz
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Post by Boz on Nov 24, 2009 9:39:59 GMT -5
Nicely said Boz. Sadly, I have enough time on my hands to still take the time to read this thread and laugh when bricking 3's off of the side of the backboard is mentioned. I'm not looking for closure or validation. It's not like we were dating the kid. I think we're all here for either a) just an update or b) the schadenfreude. Fair enough. As you know, I am a strong proponent of schadenfreude. I just can't get too jazzed up about Jeremiah. Now, give me a Georgetown player who leaves and goes to, say, Syracuse? I wish him nothing but years of misery. Yeah, I'm talking about you, Dash. (Not that you were ever technically a Hoya, but in my book, you are now and forever will be a tool.) And yes, I am aware that Dash Riley is also just a kid. However, I reserve the right to be completely oblivious to that fact when it comes to Syracuse.  |
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