idhoya
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Post by idhoya on Oct 19, 2011 20:25:21 GMT -5
I think we'll see scoring spread around and agreed off the defense.
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sleepy
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Post by sleepy on Oct 19, 2011 20:33:22 GMT -5
I've been a pretty big basher of Jason in the past especially on his defensive effort. then again his running mates didn't exactly provide the best example of intense defensive effort. If Jason is to show some leaership this season i really hope it starts for him on the defensive side of the ball.
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KirbyKeger
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Post by KirbyKeger on Oct 19, 2011 21:33:09 GMT -5
Call me crazy, but I could see Henry giving us 10 points a game. He's going to get a lot of minutes. Finally, he won't be out there terrified of getting pulled because of one mistake. Maybe that will allow him to settle in.
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idhoya
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Post by idhoya on Oct 19, 2011 22:00:58 GMT -5
10 would be great
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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 gahoya on Oct 19, 2011 22:18:40 GMT -5
I also expect a big yr from Henry. This is where disappointments are born.
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Post by SirSaxa on Oct 19, 2011 22:39:28 GMT -5
IMO .. Jason wasn't the same after his personal loss early in the season and it affected his game tremendously. He wasn't the same player that had analyst screaming "Most under-rated player in the league" at one point. I expect Jason to quiet the critics and hush the non-believers this season . Clark will show the leadership needed on this young team and I support him 100%. Hollis and Jason will be counted on to score pts , but I expect our front-court to lighten the load. I feel we'll get points off our D this yr and JTIII will use our bench for this reason. I also expect a big yr from Henry. Love the sentiment Kruk! Hope you're right.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Oct 21, 2011 17:20:04 GMT -5
Oct. 21, 2011 3:24 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - 3 reasons for optimism: No. 3 -- Leadership With a roster featuring five freshmen and five sophomores, senior G Jason Clark will capitalize on his experience and steady demeanor to shepherd the youngsters through the learning curve. His on-court presence will give John Thompson III another coach on the floor.
Oct. 21, 2011 3:26 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - 3 reasons for optimism: No. 2 -- Young talent The Hoyas may be young, but many of those players will see significant time and could develop into difference makers. Sophomore G Markel Starks will run the point and has worked hard to improve his shot. Freshmen Otto Porter, Jabril Trawick and Greg Whittington offer added depth and flexibility
Oct. 21, 2011 3:27 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - 3 reasons for optimism: No. 1 -- Us against the world The trip to China was marred by a brawl, but that incident helped bond the team much faster than normal, making the Hoyas a cohesive group. Also, the extra practices and exhibition games allowed players to get on-court experience and learn practice tendencies.
Oct. 21, 2011 3:40 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - 3 reasons for pessimism: No. 3 -- Who will score? The Hoyas return 32.9 points from last season’s team, placing the scoring burden on G Jason Clark (12 ppg) and F Hollis Thompson (8.6 ppg). With opposing defenses sure to key on those two, Georgetown will need to need someone to share the offensive load.
Oct. 21, 2011 3:42 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - 3 reasons for pessimism: No. 2 -- No inside presence One key in the Princeton offense is C, and senior Henry Sims (6-10) has struggled. Sims and sophomore Nate Lubick (6-9), will have to improve on their combined averages of 7.6 points and 6.7 rebounds to open up the floor.
Oct. 21, 2011 3:43 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - 3 reasons for pessimism: No. 1 -- Brutal schedule The challenging schedule features an early trip to the Maui Invitational and a date with Kansas. A road trip to Alabama and a matchup with Memphis are also on the nonconference schedule. In the rugged Big East, the Hoyas have difficult road games against Louisville, West Virginia, Pitt and Syracuse.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Oct 24, 2011 20:16:53 GMT -5
Oct. 24, 2011 3:51 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - G Clark: Rebounding critical When asked about his team’s biggest weakness, G Jason Clark focused on rebounding. “We can be a great rebounding team, but our first couple of practices, we didn’t rebound well,” he said. “We’re going to be working on that. It’s about heart.”
Oct. 24, 2011 4:23 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - Postseason glory motivates F Thompson Junior F Hollis Thompson has his sights on helping the Hoyas erase their recent NCAA tournament woes, where they have suffered back-to-back opening-game exits. “You have no idea how much (I want to win),” he said. “I’ve never won a tournament game. That’s big-time motivation."
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Oct 24, 2011 21:18:18 GMT -5
Good rebounding is key. While last year's team was an improvement over the 2009-2010 team, they could still stand to do better. With more size, I'm really hoping they can improve their rebounding, especially against smaller teams.
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Post by lichoya68 on Oct 24, 2011 21:39:29 GMT -5
me thinks our 6'5 guard and his four running mates at 6'8 6'9 will help us ALOT with thie rebounding thingy yup alot.. it IS about heart and they have length and hustle and sticktooitness and heart a NOSE FOR THE BALL yup beijing battlle tested AND LONG ADN ATHLETIC TOOOOO GO HOYAS yup its about rebounding and as jason says about HEART and i LOVE these hoyas hearts yup
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idhoya
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Post by idhoya on Oct 25, 2011 12:37:08 GMT -5
I look forward to seeing Jabril leak out on the break.
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Oct 25, 2011 13:04:29 GMT -5
Thanks Hoyasincebirth!
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Oct 28, 2011 10:00:23 GMT -5
Oct. 27, 2011 8:48 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - Versatility creates backcourt options Although the Hoyas appear thin at G with returning players Jason Clark and Markel Starks, coach John Thompson III said the roster gives him options. “We have pieces,” Thompson said. “Hollis (Thompson) or Otto (Porter) can go in the backcourt. We won’t need Jason or Markel to have the ball all the time.”
Oct. 27, 2011 8:49 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - Keeping freshmen grounded key for Clark As one of the team’s two seniors, G Jason Clark said that keeping the freshman from getting too high or low will be important. “There are going to be times when they have great games, and I have to tell them, ‘It’s only one game.’ ”
Oct. 27, 2011 8:50 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - Schedule may allow freshmen to speak Traditionally, freshman aren't allowed to speak to the media before Jan. 1, but with the trip to China and an ESPN crew following the team in advance of the Maui Invitational, that policy may change. “There may be a loosening,” coach John Thompson III said.
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Post by rosslynhoya on Oct 28, 2011 14:50:18 GMT -5
Oct. 27, 2011 8:49 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - Keeping freshmen grounded key for Clark As one of the team’s two seniors, G Jason Clark said that keeping the freshman from getting too high or low will be important. “There are going to be times when they have great games, and I have to tell them, ‘It’s only one game.’ ” If keeping our frosh humble is the biggest worry the team has at this point in the season, it's going to be one heck of a year!!! ;D
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Post by alleninxis on Oct 28, 2011 15:11:31 GMT -5
Guess this can go here..
III was asked about the team at the end of that webcast with Tagliabue and Degioia
Said the word 'eager' in regards to this group multiple times. And they get him excited to go to work. More excited about this year than he has been the past few. To paraphrase, said there are some teams/years that when it's practice time, "You look out the window and say, 'ugh." Obviously, that feeling is not here with these kids.
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SirSaxa
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Post by SirSaxa on Oct 28, 2011 16:22:34 GMT -5
Guess this can go here.. III was asked about the team at the end of that webcast with Tagliabue and Degioia Said the word 'eager' in regards to this group multiple times. And they get him excited to go to work. More excited about this year than he has been the past few. To paraphrase, said there are some teams/years that when it's practice time, "You look out the window and say, 'ugh." Obviously, that feeling is not here with these kids. Really!?!? Great for this year's team, but it doesn't say much about the last 2-3 years.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Oct 28, 2011 17:02:45 GMT -5
Oct. 28, 2011 4:11 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - Frosh Trawick brings Philly toughness Sophomore G Markel Starks said that freshman G Jabril Trawick brings an element of his hometown to the roster. “You’re going to see a lot of Philly,” Starks said. “You’re going to see that toughness. A lot of people think that Georgetown toughness is gone, but it’s surely back.”
Oct. 28, 2011 4:12 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - Clark says F Lubick will 'surprise people' Senior G Jason Clark said that sophomore F Nate Lubick is becoming a more polished player overall. “I’m expecting big things from Nate,” Clark said. “He hits us with some mean screens in practice, and he can pass very, very well. He’s going to surprise people.”
Oct. 28, 2011 4:13 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - Thompson says Porter praise deserved Freshman F Otto Porter has received a lot of attention before playing a game, but junior F Hollis Thompson said the praise is deserved. “Otto is a great guy and a hard worker,” Thompson said. “He’s long and athletic, and I’m looking forward to playing with him.”
Oct. 28, 2011 4:37 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - Thompson says NCAA rules must evolve Speaking on a panel exploring college athletics at Georgetown, coach John Thompson III said the NCAA recruiting rules need to evolve. “We are finally acknowledging that everyone doesn’t have the cookie cutter, nuclear family. Let’s come up with a set of rules and regulations that take that into consideration.”
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Post by prhoya on Oct 28, 2011 18:20:31 GMT -5
Guess this can go here.. III was asked about the team at the end of that webcast with Tagliabue and Degioia Said the word 'eager' in regards to this group multiple times. And they get him excited to go to work. More excited about this year than he has been the past few. To paraphrase, said there are some teams/years that when it's practice time, "You look out the window and say, 'ugh." Obviously, that feeling is not here with these kids. Really!?!? Great for this year's team, but it doesn't say much about the last 2-3 years. I think it says a lot.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Nov 3, 2011 8:30:33 GMT -5
Nov. 02, 2011 9:02 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - F Thompson showing young players the way Junior F Hollis Thompson said practice is the best way for the Hoyas’ freshmen to get better. “You have to bring them along quickly,” Thompson said. “It’s about working with them and making sure they grasp the concepts. The best way to teach is to show them how it’s done.”
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