bostonfan
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Post by bostonfan on Feb 12, 2018 8:41:06 GMT -5
It has been clear for most of the year that Coach Ewing is really pushing Marcus to be the player we have always hoped he could become. I always thought Marcus played hard even before this year, but sometimes you would see a loss of focus from him for a play or two that made you shake your head.
Sometimes a player does not know how good he can be until someone pushed him to the next level. Marcus has been great all year and I hope it continues. One of these games soon I think you might see a huge game from both Jessie and Marcus in the same game, and that is going to make the Hoyas really tough to beat. For a few weeks we have seen big games out of one or the other, but if we can get 20+ points and 10+ rebounds from both in the same game we might actually get an easy win instead of the barn burners they have been playing.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2018 12:09:16 GMT -5
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SaxaCD
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Post by SaxaCD on Feb 12, 2018 12:27:36 GMT -5
It has been clear for most of the year that Coach Ewing is really pushing Marcus to be the player we have always hoped he could become. I always thought Marcus played hard even before this year, but sometimes you would see a loss of focus from him for a play or two that made you shake your head. Sometimes a player does not know how good he can be until someone pushed him to the next level. Marcus has been great all year and I hope it continues. One of these games soon I think you might see a huge game from both Jessie and Marcus in the same game, and that is going to make the Hoyas really tough to beat. For a few weeks we have seen big games out of one or the other, but if we can get 20+ points and 10+ rebounds from both in the same game we might actually get an easy win instead of the barn burners they have been playing. Ewing is on Marcus because he sees the potential. You don't push somebody without the ability to get there. Ewing is going to help Marcus make some good money!
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Post by Ranch Dressing on Feb 12, 2018 13:15:21 GMT -5
Love the development and always knew Marcus had it in him from Day 1. Such a beautiful stroke for a big man.
Conflicted, though, because we need both Marcus and Jessie to return next season...!
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hoyas315
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Post by hoyas315 on Feb 13, 2018 21:11:25 GMT -5
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hoya1984
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Post by hoya1984 on Feb 13, 2018 21:23:29 GMT -5
THE BEAST, period.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2018 21:25:03 GMT -5
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saxagael
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Post by saxagael on Feb 13, 2018 23:04:00 GMT -5
Love the development and always knew Marcus had it in him from Day 1. Such a beautiful stroke for a big man. Conflicted, though, because we need both Marcus and Jessie to return next season...! I can’t imagine they are going anywhere. I would think they would announce for the draft, but not get an agent to learn what they need to get to the next level. Derrickson is in a better position than Govan who has a lot of work to do on defense and basic conditioning. Derrickson needs to work to get athleticism he had back before he stepped on a ball running down court in Kenner League and messed up his knee. Derrickson’s shooting is good, but driving to the basket needs improving (plays like a slower and shorter Aldridge) with more bounce and fluidity.
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hoyainspirit
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Post by hoyainspirit on Feb 14, 2018 21:49:36 GMT -5
Can't recall the last Hoya who has been involved in so many late game heroics during an entire season of BE conference play. He's our Mr. Clutch. Jessie Sapp My man Big Balls!
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tashoya
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Post by tashoya on Feb 14, 2018 22:00:36 GMT -5
Yup. Neither guy could play in the tight shorts era.
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blueandgray
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Post by blueandgray on Feb 14, 2018 23:25:31 GMT -5
Last Hoya I remember being this dominant in the post was Mike Sweetney. No disrespect to Roy, but when Marcus gets great post position, he’s very hard to stop and has become a very reliable finisher. Marcus has transformed himself into a space eater in the paint. I never thought he had the type of game that could get him into the league. I am starting to think that with another year under Ewing, he has a real chance.
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MCIGuy
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Post by MCIGuy on Feb 14, 2018 23:53:55 GMT -5
For what it's worth....
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s4hoyas
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Post by s4hoyas on Feb 15, 2018 0:05:36 GMT -5
He'll start to see more double teams, so his passing will need to continue to improve...and that will put another notch on his gunbelt, especially if the perimeter guys can knock down shots after receiving those passes...then the overall team gets better...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2018 10:28:25 GMT -5
So many names on that list that make my blood boil.
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TBird41
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Post by TBird41 on Feb 15, 2018 12:26:00 GMT -5
He’s currently on pace to join JWall and Austin Freeman as the only Hoyas in Rick Majerus’ 180 Shooter Club (adding up FG%, 3PT% and FT%)
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dense
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Post by dense on Feb 16, 2018 12:02:46 GMT -5
in that list all but 1 of those guys played some minutes in the NBA.
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Post by ewingitrust on Feb 17, 2018 9:42:46 GMT -5
His playing the way we all thought he eventually would. Great to see his development. He has all the tools mostly. As long as we keep winning, his prospects for 1st team all big east increase.
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Hoyas4Ever
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Feb 17, 2018 19:48:15 GMT -5
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Post by michaelgrahmstylie on Feb 17, 2018 22:59:05 GMT -5
What confidence! Love that young man.
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SaxaCD
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Post by SaxaCD on Feb 18, 2018 3:09:28 GMT -5
What confidence! Love that young man. You can really see that Pat has helped him with his inside game. Lots more confidence in that part of his game.
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