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Post by bigelephant on Nov 3, 2011 8:40:47 GMT -5
Offensive rebounding will always be a sticky problem for the type of offense we play. Perimeter players and big men away from the basket a lot at the elbow and top of the key. You can hustle and get a few, but if you are blocked out what are you going do?
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Nov 4, 2011 22:49:49 GMT -5
Nov. 04, 2011 4:49 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - Stat guru pegs Hoyas No. 48 Statistical guru Ken Pomeroy has the Hoyas slotted at No. 48 in his preseason rankings. The Hoyas projected record, which is based on the cumulative probabilities of winning each game, is 19-9 overall and 9-9 in the Big East.
Nov. 04, 2011 4:53 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - Region has plenty for coaches to chew on Coach John Thompson III said the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region has plenty of high school talent for the area colleges to choose from. “We want to get the guys we want to get, but there are enough players that are talented and well-coached that everyone can eat,” Thompson said.
Nov. 04, 2011 5:59 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - Youth offers Thompson a different experience With five freshman, coach John Thompson III is trying to work his way through the unknown after having a senior-heavy team last season. “It’s different when you had a group that knew what you wanted,” he said. “This group, some of them are doing their laundry for the first time.”
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Nov 7, 2011 15:27:19 GMT -5
Nov. 07, 2011 2:14 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - Hawaii trip just 'business' to C Sims After two home games to open the season, the Hoyas will head to Hawaii for the Maui Invitational. But C Henry Sims said the trip isn’t about fun in the sun. “It’s a business trip,” he said. “Hawaii’s nice and all, but I want to win.”
Nov. 07, 2011 2:20 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - G Clark ready for season After a disappointing exit in last year’s NCAA tournament and a long offseason, senior G Jason Clark is ready for the new season to start Saturday against Savannah State. “I’m always excited,” he said. “After the season, there’s only like two weeks where you don’t miss basketball.”
*Nov. 07, 2011 2:21 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - Lineup spots still up for grabs Coach John Thompson III said the Hoyas have been fighting hard in practice to determine the rotation. “Last year, the roles were pretty much set coming into the year,” he said. “This year, it’s open, and they know that. There is a high level of competition at every spot.”*
*Nov. 07, 2011 2:22 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - Documentary on China trip to air “From the Baseline,” a behind-the-scenes look at Georgetown’s 11-day trip to China this summer will premiere on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday. The film highlights the team’s travel at various historical locations in China as well as coverage of the four games played.*
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Nov 8, 2011 15:18:41 GMT -5
6 minutes ago - by Elliott Smith - Gaudio says Starks will be key Former Wake Forest coach Dino Gaudio said PG Markel Starks is the team’s key player. “The big question is, can Markel Starks be good?” Gaudio said on ESPNU’s Big East preview show. “He has to be. He has to deliver the ball to the front-line players.” * The BE preview show will be airing at 7pm tonight before the Maui special.
5 minutes ago - by Elliott Smith - Hoyas featured on ESPN's Maui preview show Georgetown will be featured in a four-part program on ESPU titled “All Access: EA Sports Maui Invitational,” which premieres Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The series will chronicle two freshmen from Georgetown, UCLA, Kansas and Memphis as they begin school, start practice and prepare for the early season tournament.
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Post by seaweed on Nov 8, 2011 16:06:42 GMT -5
This must be the first time we have willingly allowed such a level of access to frosh. Pat and AI forced our hands a bit but the lock seems to be lifted, which is a big change. Maybably a nod to the necessities of recruiting?
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Post by idhoya on Nov 8, 2011 16:07:29 GMT -5
clearly calculated.
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Post by rosslynhoya on Nov 8, 2011 21:04:12 GMT -5
Or some of the time on that long flight to China was put to good use. If the coaching staff hadn't had such early access to the guys this season and gotten such a delightful realworld opportunity to hammer home the fact that they are ambassadors for the university, the tradition of Hoya Paranoia might have continued.
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Nov 9, 2011 8:58:48 GMT -5
Nice, HSB. "Oct. 17, 2011 9:43 a.m. - by Elliott Smith - G Clark will turn focus to scoring Senior G Jason Clark, who averaged 12 points and 4.1 rebounds last season, is ready for more. “In years past, I’ve been known as a defensive presence and hustle guy,” Clark said. “My role hasn’t been to score a lot, so to have that role now, I’ll take it.” Hoyas RapidReports" Please keep the shooting to within 22 ft. of the basket. Hustle Guy/Defensive presence. Where the hell was the presence on defense? Your job is to play hard on BOTH ends of the court, and that's it. Scoring doesn't mean anything if you are doing it on a bad team. Jason Clark's not an elite player, he's a role player--and if he's thinking he's got to be a leading scorer, a bit concerning. Jason knows his job, I'm sure he doesn't need you to tell him needs to play hard on both ends of the court, he does, have you ever noticed if Jason makes a bad offensive play he doesn't put his head down he's gets a steal/tip to make up for his mistakes...this is life, if you mess up, you fix it, he quickly does this...You don't know Jason Clark and he is not a role player right now, if you want to get technical the whole team has roles to play! Just what Jason said is what he needs and is told what to do! No one ever said Jason was elite player, he can be and he will hopefully prove it in this his senior season...he can focus more on scoring now due to Markel's and team defensive tenacity. Most of the freshmen are pretty good defenders from what I've seen they just have to communicate more often and consistently...I think the only concern is you RDF I guess it's easy to judge especially when you don't know the players smh...
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Nov 9, 2011 9:03:34 GMT -5
#BBIL Basketball is Life!
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Post by prhoya on Nov 9, 2011 11:07:35 GMT -5
I guess it's easy to judge especially when you don't know the players smh... You're confusing knowing a person versus knowing a player... smh... You might know the person, but we all know the player. As a player, he's judge by everyone by what he does on the court. Jason knows it and, as a competitor, I'm sure he wouldn't have it any other way.
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Nov 9, 2011 11:40:15 GMT -5
I guess it's easy to judge especially when you don't know the players smh... You're confusing knowing a person versus knowing a player... smh... You might know the person, but we all know the player. As a player, he's judge by everyone by what he does on the court. Jason knows it and, as a competitor, I'm sure he wouldn't have it any other way. LOL! No, you're "confused," I mean both deleted! Player and person...smh... I guess I should have made myself a little clearer because few cannot read between the lines and get things all twisted up...never fails...Don't need your explanation, I'm fully aware of everything...Thanks for not reading and thanks for assuming AH! Do you need a particular English reading course?
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Post by RDF on Nov 9, 2011 12:33:32 GMT -5
Hustle Guy/Defensive presence. Where the hell was the presence on defense? Your job is to play hard on BOTH ends of the court, and that's it. Scoring doesn't mean anything if you are doing it on a bad team. Jason Clark's not an elite player, he's a role player--and if he's thinking he's got to be a leading scorer, a bit concerning. Jason knows his job, I'm sure he doesn't need you to tell him needs to play hard on both ends of the court, he does, have you ever noticed if Jason makes a bad offensive play he doesn't put his head down he's gets a steal/tip to make up for his mistakes...this is life, if you mess up, you fix it, he quickly does this...You don't know Jason Clark and he is not a role player right now, if you want to get technical the whole team has roles to play! Just what Jason said is what he needs and is told what to do! No one ever said Jason was elite player, he can be and he will hopefully prove it in this his senior season...he can focus more on scoring now due to Markel's and team defensive tenacity. Most of the freshmen are pretty good defenders from what I've seen they just have to communicate more often and consistently...I think the only concern is you RDF I guess it's easy to judge especially when you don't know the players smh... Aren't you the same deleted who goes around and tells everyone they aren't a Hoya fan if they have legit criticism and then turns around and throws former players under bus? Be consistent Glide or quit being a hypocrite. Criticism isn't "hating" anyone. It's being critical and sharing a viewpoint which is what we all are free to do here. If you choose to only focus on things that are said which make you angry--then refrain from commenting. There are several times I and others who you deem "not true fans" compliment the program, players,and coaches too-but you never respond to that. Any reason for that?
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Post by hoyarooter on Nov 9, 2011 13:14:20 GMT -5
Jason knows his job, I'm sure he doesn't need you to tell him needs to play hard on both ends of the court, he does, have you ever noticed if Jason makes a bad offensive play he doesn't put his head down he's gets a steal/tip to make up for his mistakes...this is life, if you mess up, you fix it, he quickly does this...You don't know Jason Clark and he is not a role player right now, if you want to get technical the whole team has roles to play! Just what Jason said is what he needs and is told what to do! No one ever said Jason was elite player, he can be and he will hopefully prove it in this his senior season...he can focus more on scoring now due to Markel's and team defensive tenacity. Most of the freshmen are pretty good defenders from what I've seen they just have to communicate more often and consistently...I think the only concern is you RDF I guess it's easy to judge especially when you don't know the players smh... Aren't you the same deleted who goes around and tells everyone they aren't a Hoya fan if they have legit criticism and then turns around and throws former players under bus? Be consistent Glide or quit being a hypocrite. Criticism isn't "hating" anyone. It's being critical and sharing a viewpoint which is what we all are free to do here. If you choose to only focus on things that are said which make you angry--then refrain from commenting. There are several times I and others who you deem "not true fans" compliment the program, players,and coaches too-but you never respond to that. Any reason for that? RDF, you clearly don't understand the ground rules, which are that no rules apply to Glide, and he can do whatever he likes.
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Post by prhoya on Nov 9, 2011 13:36:50 GMT -5
You're confusing knowing a person versus knowing a player... smh... You might know the person, but we all know the player. As a player, he's judge by everyone by what he does on the court. Jason knows it and, as a competitor, I'm sure he wouldn't have it any other way. LOL! No, you're "confused," I mean both deleted! Player and person...smh... I guess I should have made myself a little clearer because few cannot read between the lines and get things all twisted up... Do you need a particular English reading course? Like reading words that are not there? No, you need an English writing course.
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Post by kchoya on Nov 9, 2011 14:29:37 GMT -5
LOL! No, you're "confused," I mean both deleted! Player and person...smh... I guess I should have made myself a little clearer because few cannot read between the lines and get things all twisted up... Do you need a particular English reading course? Like reading words that are not there? No, you need an English writing course. A particular English reading course ;D
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Post by kchoya on Nov 9, 2011 14:29:55 GMT -5
Dan the Man is earning his pay moderating this Editeding thread.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Nov 9, 2011 14:35:59 GMT -5
Offensive rebounding will always be a sticky problem for the type of offense we play. Perimeter players and big men away from the basket a lot at the elbow and top of the key. You can hustle and get a few, but if you are blocked out what are you going do? The offense can make it more difficult, but this is not true. The Final Four Team ranked 8th in Offensive Rebounding % (and better than National Champ Florida with an All-NBA front line).
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Nov 9, 2011 16:32:15 GMT -5
Nov. 09, 2011 2:02 p.m. - by Elliott Smith - F Porter says team instantly 'clicked' Because of Georgetown’s policies restricting freshman from speaking with the media, a recently aired documentary was the first opportunity to hear from standout F Otto Porter. “We instantly clicked,” Porter said of his teammates. “That’s what coach is looking for -- to be unselfish with each other on and off the court.”
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Post by bigelephant on Nov 10, 2011 5:16:04 GMT -5
Offensive rebounding will always be a sticky problem for the type of offense we play. Perimeter players and big men away from the basket a lot at the elbow and top of the key. You can hustle and get a few, but if you are blocked out what are you going do? The offense can make it more difficult, but this is not true. The Final Four Team ranked 8th in Offensive Rebounding % (and better than National Champ Florida with an All-NBA front line). According to GU statistics that 2006-07 team had 409 offensive rebounds to 442 for our opponents. We had some pretty high flyers and of, course Big Roy at 7'2". The 2007-08 team had 335 OR to our opponents 416. I'm not disparaging the type of offense - just my observation. Also, the big men and the others are not always away from the basket. When you said " the offense can make it more difficult, but this not true" - if you mean not always true - then we can agree.
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Post by bmartin on Nov 10, 2011 6:45:49 GMT -5
Georgetown didn't miss nearly as many shots as the opponents in 06-07 or 07-08. You have to look at the percentage of offensive rebounds not the raw numbers.
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