mapei
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Post by mapei on Jan 4, 2012 22:04:49 GMT -5
In my section the fans were completely into it, great stuff. Marquette guy and his date sitting next to me sat more or less stoically through the second half, blank stares.
As for the students, I appreciate the ones who were in town and came out. I'm starting to think that Georgetown University has the wimpiest academic schedule ever. Basically they have had one excuse after another since mid-November for not showing.
As for the game itself, you guys have already said it all. Boddington's all around.
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dreamhoya
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Post by dreamhoya on Jan 4, 2012 22:10:56 GMT -5
Kept saying to myself: 'c'mon hoyas'; i remained hopeful because things were happening in flukish ways (anyone see the VT - MICH bowl game last night???). And the refs were making some curious calls. But i felt that Marq. peaked a little too early. Great win Hoyas. The team is versatile.
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Post by centercourt400s on Jan 4, 2012 22:17:07 GMT -5
Just got back from Verizon and my heart is still pumping! That was the most fun half of basketball I've seen there in some time. Great effort, great to see the fans really get into it. That's why I have season tickets. Really this team has been amazing so far, they're young and play like it some times but when they are on... WOW. Where is the ceiling? Is there one? Stay tuned...
To the poster who asked why would Jason miss the 2nd free throw at the end (and I'm pretty sure it was intentional) it was because there is no chance a missed free throw could be rebounded and shot with 7/10th of a second left. Once he missed the first it made sense to miss the 2nd.
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NCHoya
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Post by NCHoya on Jan 4, 2012 22:23:06 GMT -5
Tough to make sure all these guys get their due credit because it was a complete team effort. Jason Clark's will to win is just great to watch, he never stopped trying to move his team forward and everyone followed his lead. Hollis's offensive ability needs to be appreciated, he hit 3 gigantic shots in those final 4 minutes or so. The two 3s and the baseline jumper were pure and a major reason for the win. Henry's post moves were terrific, but his defense at the game's end was even better. Already commented on Greg in another post, his play speak for itself. It was a complete lockdown on D at the end, which I thought impossible after suffering through the first 27 minutes of this game.
And of course the final credit to JT3 for keeping the guys into the game, kept coaching through some very difficult moments and ultimately out-manuevered Buzz. I will not say out-coached because sometimes the other team just has better players in certain situation. I feel like our guys on defense were simply better in that final 5 minutes, there was nothing they could really run that would have worked for an easy shot, everything was challenged.
These guys are great to watch and as usual so easy to root for. Nice win.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jan 4, 2012 22:28:01 GMT -5
Just got back from Verizon and my heart is still pumping! That was the most fun half of basketball I've seen there in some time. Great effort, great to see the fans really get into it. That's why I have season tickets. Really this team has been amazing so far, they're young and play like it some times but when they are on... WOW. Where is the ceiling? Is there one? Stay tuned... To the poster who asked why would Jason miss the 2nd free throw at the end (and I'm pretty sure it was intentional) it was because there is no chance a missed free throw could be rebounded and shot with 7/10th of a second left. Once he missed the first it made sense to miss the 2nd. Except we were up 3, making the second free throw makes it 4 and we don't care what they do. I think he just lost focus 'cuz he figured it was over no matter what, don't think he missed on purpose.
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Jan 4, 2012 22:29:44 GMT -5
I would imagine that after they went up 73-70, Clark was immensely pumped up and that might have led to missing the first free throw, too. Regardless, this was a great win and a great game to watch. I try not to get too optimistic, but it's hard after games like this one!
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Post by centercourt400s on Jan 4, 2012 22:31:31 GMT -5
If you are up by 3 at the line with .7 seconds left and one shot the best strategy is to miss. If you make it there is a chance they could inbounds and hit a 3/4 court shot while being fouled. If you miss there is no chance at all that they could rebound and shoot with that amount of time left. He did the smart thing and bricked it.
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lichoya68
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Post by lichoya68 on Jan 4, 2012 22:32:47 GMT -5
ok i admit it i had give up faith yup ME and i have learned these freaking guys BEND BUT DONT BREAK, hate to see when they step it up ALL FORTY MINUTES. what a comeback dumb move by buzz his guy hits a three second half 1313 to go or so AND HE FREAKING CALLS TIME OUT TO KILL THERE MOMENTUM BIGGEST LEAD. then coach switched and put greg long greg on johnson odom stopped him adn otto on crowder was UNREAL THE LAST TEN MINUTES. yup adn henry MEAN and hollis great daggers AND great lenght and steals. AND jabril philly tough YUP even hops shared in the party but jason did WILL US TO WIN . wowowowoo these are heart attack hoyas 2011-2012 yup give me freaking heart attacks all the time but BEND DONT BREAK have to remind myself of that theyve proven they are NEVER OUT OF T what a group what a team what a coach BATTLE TESTED IN BEIJING STILL MOVING ON go hoyas beat west va will be tough in their house where they just smoked rutgers a good rutgers team remember florida folks WHAT A LEAGUE YUP no gimmes never give up GO HOYAS ITS FEBRUARY AND YOU ATE THE BANNAANNANANNAANA TONITE YES ;D
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iverwig
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Post by iverwig on Jan 4, 2012 22:38:46 GMT -5
That was a great and I could not be more happy after witnessing that victory. Prayerfully they can keep it up. An all around great team win. Henry was huge down the stretch and his passing was amazing in the clutch.
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Post by DownTownJoeyBrown on Jan 4, 2012 22:40:13 GMT -5
Where is Hollis? Has he really only taken 4 shots? Hollis is a floater A little early with these comments.
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richfame
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Post by richfame on Jan 4, 2012 22:40:22 GMT -5
Does that crow taste like chicken, rich? ;D Best game of the year. Great TEAM. And yes tastes great!
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Post by DownTownJoeyBrown on Jan 4, 2012 22:41:09 GMT -5
If you are up by 3 at the line with .7 seconds left and one shot the best strategy is to miss. If you make it there is a chance they could inbounds and hit a 3/4 court shot while being fouled. If you miss there is no chance at all that they could rebound and shoot with that amount of time left. He did the smart thing and bricked it. This makes absolutely no sense. He tried to make it.
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lichoya68
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Post by lichoya68 on Jan 4, 2012 22:43:04 GMT -5
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GUJook97
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Post by GUJook97 on Jan 4, 2012 22:43:12 GMT -5
If you are up by 3 at the line with .7 seconds left and one shot the best strategy is to miss. If you make it there is a chance they could inbounds and hit a 3/4 court shot while being fouled. If you miss there is no chance at all that they could rebound and shoot with that amount of time left. He did the smart thing and bricked it. Why do you have the idea that you can't get a shot off in .7 seconds? I have never heard that. If a Marquette player caught the rebound and shot it, it could count, in the same way it would count on the in bound play you described. I dont see why not? I think it is more what others said. He was just sort of exasperated and lost a bit of focus. It's still a bit weird to me, because Jason has been almost flawless shooting fts until this year. Oh, well.
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lichoya68
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Post by lichoya68 on Jan 4, 2012 22:43:54 GMT -5
PS GREAT CROWD AND REALLY INTO THE GAME HELPED GIVE THEM ENERGY AND OTTO AND ALL LIFTING ARMS TO HELP GET EM GOING.. GO HOYAS
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Post by BubbleVisionBiff on Jan 4, 2012 22:44:09 GMT -5
So you can't take an infant into a bar in DC after 8pm? Wow, what a buzzkill. Loved when Greg was matched up against Cadougan and Cadougan clearly had no idea how to get around or through him.
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Post by centercourt400s on Jan 4, 2012 22:51:00 GMT -5
By the time you rebound the ball and then try to make a shooting motion the .7 is gone. No chance. But it doesn't matter, the game was won anyways at that point, miss or make.
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Post by detmut on Jan 4, 2012 22:53:50 GMT -5
A little early with these comments. agreed. but he needs to take more than 7 shots
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bmartin
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Post by bmartin on Jan 4, 2012 22:56:17 GMT -5
On a miss the clock starts when the ball comes off the rim so if you bounce it up off the back rim the clock runs out before anyone catches it. If you make it the opponent can call time out and set up a long pass and shot while leaning to try to draw a foul and the clock doesn't start until the catch.
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Post by jhoyafan on Jan 4, 2012 22:59:49 GMT -5
When Crazy Train came on in the phone booth I knew it was over, my first game live in DC in 10 years. Definitely worth the trip from little Omaha, NE. Greg is the glove and Jabril was a full grown Man in the first half. Agreed! Don't remember them playing Crazy Train or Welcome to the Jungle at a game before. Turned out to be a great atmosphere after it looked like it would be a lackluster showing around tipoff. Anyone know if the game is being replayed anywhere? So mad I didn't DVR it.
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