tashoya
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Post by tashoya on Dec 11, 2019 22:50:49 GMT -5
With regard to the subject of this thread, from a talent/potential standpoint, I'm much more sad to see LeBlanc leave than Akinjo. But I also realize that we don't know, nor will we ever likely know, the whole picture. I wish it had worked out because they're both talented players. Having said that, I want to roll with the guys that want to be Hoyas. Don't let the door hit you.
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madhoya
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Post by madhoya on Dec 11, 2019 23:01:44 GMT -5
For best character in a sports movie, I'm going with Alvin Mack from, "The Program." The man was perfect. If someone brings up, "The Blind Side," I may lose it. Kyle Lee Watson who was waiting on a scholarship from Georgetown, and in the end....He hit the game winner against Seton Hall with Big John on the sidelines....ABOVE THE RIM!!!
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Post by tashoya on Dec 11, 2019 23:07:48 GMT -5
For best character in a sports movie, I'm going with Alvin Mack from, "The Program." The man was perfect. If someone brings up, "The Blind Side," I may lose it. Kyle Lee Watson who was waiting on a scholarship from Georgetown, and in the end....He hit the game winner against Seton Hall with Big John on the sidelines....ABOVE THE RIM!!! Sentimentally, I agree. From an acting standpoint, I believed that Alvin Mack would, "Hit the tight end so hard his girlfriend dies." I bought Duane Martin's jumper far less.
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Hoyas4Ever
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Dec 11, 2019 23:31:32 GMT -5
Sorry...there are plenty of way better sports based movies IMO. Basketball alone you have "He Got Game", "Coach Carter", one of my personal favs because of Georgetown tie in "Above The Rim", and last but not least "Glory Road" just to mention a few... Another All Time Great sports movie is (not trying to thread jack) "Remember The Titans". Second tier greats include "Major League", "The Program", Blue Chips"and comedies like "The Waterboy" & "Happy Gilmore", "Kingpin" come to mind. I wouldn't include Hoosier in any of my top sports movies. It's just an okay movie. Just my opinion... All you’re second tiers are above glory road and Coach Carter. All five are good though. Finding forester is quasi but would be on the list.
Thanks Joey0403! Your absolutely right on the money that I forgot to list "Finding Forester" on the top tier of sports movies...
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Hoyas4Ever
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Dec 11, 2019 23:49:02 GMT -5
I think that you have nailed it. Also think about it from Allen’s point of view: why would a starter from a tournament team transfer to- of all places GU. I know he is a District kid, but to back up the BE ROY, get maybe 10- 12 minutes a game? I wish James well, but why not pull the plug after last season? Cry homesick, everyone comes out looking better. Or, ya know, its possible Ewing looked at his roster, thought it was really good and just needed some veteran savvy to round it out, and also was concerned that Akinjo needed some cover at the point considering he played 30+ minutes per game last season. And Allen was interested because he's from the area, liked Ewing and believed he would have an important role to play on a team on the rise in a major conference. No reason for silly conspiracies that Ewing "knew" that Akinjo was going to leave--according to this theory Ewing's sell to Allen was that he would get lots of playing time because Akinjo would vanish mid-season... Come on. I never said that Coach Ewing knew Akinjo was going to leave. I stated he knew he needed a starting caliber veteran/seasoned PG, whether it was to help in the further development of Akinjo or to give team another a very good option when Akinjo isn't playing smart basketball or both. Last season the team had no real option other then Akinjo at PG. If Coach Ewing is a hundred percent sold on Akinjo, he looks to bring in a high school PG to develop under Akinjo as a long term option. Coach Ewing deals with players on a day to day basis. Who knows how many times he and Akinjo bumped heads last season.
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Dec 11, 2019 23:58:16 GMT -5
Sorry...there are plenty of way better sports based movies IMO. Basketball alone you have "He Got Game", "Coach Carter", one of my personal favs because of Georgetown tie in "Above The Rim", and last but not least "Glory Road" just to mention a few... Another All Time Great sports movie is (not trying to thread jack) "Remember The Titans". Second tier greats include "Major League", "The Program", Blue Chips"and comedies like "The Waterboy" & "Happy Gilmore", "Kingpin" come to mind. I wouldn't include Hoosier in any of my top sports movies. It's just an okay movie. Just my opinion... The Longest Yard. Not the never should have been made piece of garbage with Adam Sandler, the original with Burt Reynolds, Richard "I think I broke his #%*!@# neck" Kiel and Ray Nitschke. His-tow-ree. I have never seen the original. The Adam Sandler version was trash...
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Hoyas4Ever
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Dec 12, 2019 0:06:20 GMT -5
Sorry...there are plenty of way better sports based movies IMO. Basketball alone you have "He Got Game", "Coach Carter", one of my personal favs because of Georgetown tie in "Above The Rim", and last but not least "Glory Road" just to mention a few... Another All Time Great sports movie is (not trying to thread jack) "Remember The Titans". Second tier greats include "Major League", "The Program", Blue Chips"and comedies like "The Waterboy" & "Happy Gilmore", "Kingpin" come to mind. I wouldn't include Hoosier in any of my top sports movies. It's just an okay movie. Just my opinion... Coach Carter and Glory Road are schlock. Only the very best schlock should be watched (Remember the Titans qualifies) -- they are great stories but so poorly and generically done, the movie is just blah. Best basketball movie (fiction) is "White Men Can't Jump" but "He Got Game" is also excellent. "Hoop Dreams" is next level if you love documentaries. I can't believe you called Major League second tier. Unforgiveable. I'll only agree with you on "White Men Can't Jump" on being top tier. Calling "Coach Carter" and "Glory Road" schlock hurts but everyone is entitled to their own option. Wild prediction is that at some point in the near future when the remake of "White Men Can't Jump" is being green lit, Mac McClung plays the new versions Billy Hoyle...
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Post by joey0403p on Dec 12, 2019 7:51:20 GMT -5
All you’re second tiers are above glory road and Coach Carter. All five are good though. Finding forester is quasi but would be on the list.
Thanks Joey0403! Your absolutely right on the money that I forgot to list "Finding Forester" on the top tier of sports movies... I’m sensing some sarcasm. That’s fair. I’ll take it
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Post by bigskyhoya on Dec 12, 2019 8:05:45 GMT -5
Best sports movie is Slapshot. Best character(s), all three Hanson brothers.
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Post by Bigs"R"Us on Dec 12, 2019 8:15:23 GMT -5
What about tear jerkers like Brian’s Song or Bang the Drum Slowly? Get out the Kleenex!
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Post by tashoya on Dec 12, 2019 8:36:45 GMT -5
Best sports movie is Slapshot. Best character(s), all three Hanson brothers. "The machine took my quarter."
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Dec 12, 2019 9:15:44 GMT -5
Thanks Joey0403! Your absolutely right on the money that I forgot to list "Finding Forester" on the top tier of sports movies... I’m sensing some sarcasm. That’s fair. I’ll take it No Sarcasm whatsoever! I loved "Finding Forester". Definitely one of the most underrated sports movies all time. Would definitely be in my top tier...
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Post by metaphor on Dec 12, 2019 10:58:46 GMT -5
Two best sports movies of all time are Downhill Racer (because it shows to win you have to be an @$$hole and that there is always someone better right behind); and Slap Shot because of the Hansen Brothers.
I think the change in direction of this discussion shows we have beaten the topic of Akinjo & Leblanc into submission. They have moved on, so should we.
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Post by HometownHoya on Dec 12, 2019 11:23:02 GMT -5
Would you all consider "Out Cold" as sport movie? Also for us of the younger generation, the nostalgia of both Brink and Johnny Tsunami is pretty strong.
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Post by bigskyhoya on Dec 12, 2019 11:38:00 GMT -5
Best sports movie is Slapshot. Best character(s), all three Hanson brothers. "The machine took my quarter." During the National Anthem. "I'm listening to the f***** song!"
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Dec 12, 2019 11:38:56 GMT -5
"Hoop Dreams" is next level if you love documentaries. While it's off topic, I just want to second this. Hoops Dreams is a fantastic documentary and I would highly recommend it to anybody here who loves basketball. While it's now several decades old, it still gives huge insights into how recruiting works and the negative sides of that (which I am sure are much worse now). Plus, John Thompson Jr. is seen, and one of the protagonists wears a 1990s Georgetown jacket. If you love college basketball, it's impossible not to like Hoop Dreams, but it's actually way more than a basketball story. Truly excellent.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Dec 12, 2019 11:56:39 GMT -5
Also forgotten off this list because I think we forget golf is a sport, but Tin Cup, Caddyshack and Happy Gilmore (as a step below) are all a worthwhile watch.
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Post by madhoya on Dec 12, 2019 12:10:01 GMT -5
The Program and Blue chip..show the life of College athletes getting recruited..
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Post by hoya70hoops on Dec 12, 2019 12:12:49 GMT -5
Basketball movie: not underrated, but virtually not rated - "Go Man Go", see it if you can find it.
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Post by seaweed on Dec 12, 2019 13:31:23 GMT -5
Also forgotten off this list because I think we forget golf is a sport, but Tin Cup, Caddyshack and Happy Gilmore (as a step below) are all a worthwhile watch. If Caddyshack and Happy Gilmore are golf movies, then I will nominate Hot Dog as a ski movie, because Shannon Tweed.
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