Jack
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Post by Jack on Mar 30, 2005 21:01:39 GMT -5
I was listening to 980 while driving to class today at 5:30ish and heard the speculation about Ewing to GU. None of it was based on any inside information. The news guy said PE Jr. was transferring, then Pollin or Czabin wondered aloud if he would look at Georgetown, and the other one said how Ewing Sr and Pops had worked out well for both, perhaps the younger generation would be a good idea. Nothing more than the idle speculation we are so good at here.
As for whether PE Jr. is likely to come to Georgetown, I really doubt it. There were good reasons he did not come in the first place, and they were not all related to a certain mustachioed mentor. I think there is no way he comes as a walk-on, not for financial reasons but simply out of pride. I believe he attended 5 high schools, now he is looking to transfer in college too- at some point it is not someone else's fault. He may have the talent to help and his name means a lot, but I hope both sides take a pass on this one.
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Post by NCHoya on Mar 30, 2005 21:17:30 GMT -5
I would welcome Pat Jr with open arms. He is a capable player who can become a defensive specialist and energy player in the frontcourt. The type of player that works hard and plays with heart which many of us desire at Georgetown.
However, I doubt he would come. Many of the reasons he did not come here to begin with remain. I wish him luck regardless.
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TigerHoya
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Post by TigerHoya on Mar 30, 2005 21:26:53 GMT -5
Indiana's Rivals board seems convinced he's going to Ga. Tech.
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SirSaxa
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Post by SirSaxa on Mar 30, 2005 21:55:01 GMT -5
He may well choose to go elsewhere. But there is no where that he could go that he would instantly be welcomed as part of the family, be made to feel as "at home", and know for certain that he will get a fair opportunity. Given all the high schools, Indiana, all the stuff he's been through... "going home" might be quite a good option right about now.
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Post by Gold Hoya on Mar 30, 2005 23:48:25 GMT -5
That would be great for PE jr to come here. I hope he makes the best choice for himself. Does anyone know why he's transfering? Is it playing time, personal reasons, or what? Comcast SportsNet Chicago mentioned playing time - apparently IU has a bunch of transfers coming in who are more highly regarded than PE Jr.
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GUHoya07
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Post by GUHoya07 on Mar 31, 2005 0:19:31 GMT -5
DJ White the freshman stud and Auburn transfer Marco Killingsworth are likely to get all the playing time at PE Jr's position next season.
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GIGAFAN99
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Post by GIGAFAN99 on Mar 31, 2005 1:28:13 GMT -5
I hate to say the same thing, but could someone tell me why we want Ewing Jr.? He's OK, and while being a "defensive specialist," could not get playing time at a school with a worse frontcourt.
When he's eligible, we're stil probably starting Green and Hibbert, if not Spann at the 3. He's welcome as a "special exception" but he's going to have to earn minutes based on his numbers with the Hoosiers.
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nychoya3
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Post by nychoya3 on Mar 31, 2005 1:59:11 GMT -5
Well, you touched on reasons 1-100, which is that his name is Patrick Ewing and we're Georgetown. He could be a 4'3'' girl and there would be a space on the team for him. But honestly, I think the numbers are a bit misleading with Pat. For one thing, foul trouble kept him off the court a bunch. When he played, he was a very effective rebounder and active defender. Whether he would start when he's eligible obiously depends on his development. But he's a 6'8'' athlete who is versataile enough to play on the permiter and defend in the post. That's pretty much the prototypical player for our offense, and guys like him aren't easy to find. I'll do cartwheels if we get him.
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GUHoya07
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Post by GUHoya07 on Mar 31, 2005 2:04:55 GMT -5
I already discussed this a bit on Hoyareport a few days ago. I basically think that he'd be a huge addition if his dad would pay the bill and he didnt take up a scholarship.
If he takes up a schollie then Im not so excited cause we're after lots of great talent and there are only so many schollies we can give out.
However, if he decides that he wants to come here then we have no choice but to take him. It's Patrick Ewing's son and if he wants to play for Georgetown than he's got a spot on the team.
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Post by HoyaDestroya on Mar 31, 2005 7:49:02 GMT -5
Statement of the obvious from PEJr's mother... Asked if Georgetown was a possibility, the school where NBA great Patrick Ewing -- the younger Ewing's father -- went to college, Campbell didn't hesitate. "I don't ever think Georgetown is not a possibility," Campbell said. www.indystar.com/articles/5/233357-7145-036.html
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SirSaxa
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Post by SirSaxa on Mar 31, 2005 8:22:27 GMT -5
That is a very strange way to phrase that answer. Not exactly a ringing endorsement.
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Post by BubbleVisionBiff on Mar 31, 2005 8:47:16 GMT -5
That is a very strange way to phrase that answer. Not exactly a ringing endorsement. Or, to paraphrase PE's mom, not exactly a non-endorsement
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Post by GPHoya on Mar 31, 2005 8:48:32 GMT -5
It is not a strange way of phrasing unless you are not legally trained because the use of such phrasing is not insubstantial among the legally trained.
While having a player with Ewing's skill set on the roster next year would not be a bad thing, it is less clear whether he will be a net plus in two years when he gains eligibility. If he is transferring for playing time and ends up disappointed, no good will come from this for anyone.
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Post by BubbleVisionBiff on Mar 31, 2005 8:56:28 GMT -5
It is not a strange way of phrasing unless you are not legally trained because the use of such phrasing is not insubstantial among the legally trained. Triple negative, outstanding. I'm the PE Jr. of this board. My posts are all putbacks.
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Post by TrueHoyaBlue on Mar 31, 2005 8:59:06 GMT -5
Here's the question, though... would PE Jr., given a redshirt year learning the offensive and defensive system of the team , and adding to the value of practices:
a) be a help to next year's team in preparation for the season
and b) put him in a much stronger position to contribute when he does become eligible?
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Post by Gtown4Life on Mar 31, 2005 9:07:59 GMT -5
i think if he gets some playing time under our system he could get some good minutes if owens doesnt return. He could be someone who averages 10 points and 6 boards a game for us and that would be big. I hope he chooses to come to Georgetown!
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Post by bowmansbruzers on Mar 31, 2005 11:08:39 GMT -5
Ya, I think PE Jr. would deffinately be a great contribution to Gtown. I mean we have been wanting a rebounder and though he might be the answer, he can be a helper in that category. I mean, he only got 14 minutes per game and his rebounding was the best stat for him. Also, I have seen him play a few times and he is a pretty fast player, not as fast as BB at 6'8 but still one of the faster 6'8 guys out there. He boxes out pretty well which Gtown needs. This would be a huge get I think for us.
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Post by DrumsGoBang on Mar 31, 2005 12:10:47 GMT -5
Does he sit out a year if his dad pays and is a walkon?
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Post by TigerHoya on Mar 31, 2005 12:18:20 GMT -5
Does he sit out a year if his dad pays and is a walkon? Probably so.
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Post by Hilltopper on Mar 31, 2005 12:30:47 GMT -5
As far as the Ga. Tech specualtion, Paul Hewitt was a counselor at Georgetown basketball camp the first year Pat Jr. attended. Granted, he was 7 at the time, but maybe Coach Hewitt saw potential (tongue planted firmly in cheek).
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