DallasHoya
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Post by DallasHoya on Dec 3, 2022 17:41:22 GMT -5
Insane stat - thanks for posting. Ryan Mutombo and Jordan Riley are the only ones still around from the next class, correct? The day's not over. |
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EasyEd
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Post by EasyEd on Dec 3, 2022 17:44:17 GMT -5
Will Villanova be interested in Dante?
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Post by hoyaboya on Dec 3, 2022 19:53:32 GMT -5
Will Villanova be interested in Dante? Highly doubtful |
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Post by hoyaboya on Dec 3, 2022 21:56:07 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaboya on Dec 3, 2022 22:29:25 GMT -5
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hoya9797
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Post by hoya9797 on Dec 3, 2022 23:11:43 GMT -5
If this happens, that Xavier game could be a real doozy. |
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Post by HoyaNyr320 on Dec 4, 2022 0:00:03 GMT -5
If the Administration is involved (as opposed to the coaching staff), is there a scenario where the Administration would sack Ewing to avoid a mass exodus of players after exams? It seems like players could engage in a vote of no confidence with their feet- forcing the Administration’s hand. Is this a pipe dream?
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hoyaguy
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Post by hoyaguy on Dec 4, 2022 2:02:08 GMT -5
If the Administration is involved (as opposed to the coaching staff), is there a scenario where the Administration would sack Ewing to avoid a mass exodus of players after exams? It seems like players could engage in a vote of no confidence with their feet- forcing the Administration’s hand. Is this a pipe dream? Nah the admin has proven that they will sacrifice anything and anyone to protect Ewing |
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hoyaguy
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Post by hoyaguy on Dec 4, 2022 2:03:04 GMT -5
If this is true then this is the only realistic cause that would trigger the university to fire him mid season I think. This would be an absolute embarrassment |
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Post by Elvado on Dec 4, 2022 5:49:57 GMT -5
This WOULD be an absolute embarrassment?
As if we are not already there.
Disciplinary dismissals? Check
Mass transfer Exodi? Check
Criminal charges? Check
APR in the toilet? Check
Empty arena? Check
Persistent, inexplicable, ridiculous, almost comical losing? Check
Tone deaf Coach? Check
Coterie of Thompson based leeches on payroll? Check
We are long past embarrassment and well into complete disgrace to the University.
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calhoya
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Post by calhoya on Dec 4, 2022 8:00:57 GMT -5
I try to be cautious about reacting to unsubstantiated rumors, but sadly this rumor is not so farfetched as to be "wild" or "unrealistic". To the contrary, I expect player departures and the only issue in my mind is whether we can field a team of at least 8-9 players after the semester. As for Dante leaving in particular, I am happy for the kid, but to be fair to Ewing, Harris was given free rein--too much so--and an incredible stage on which to display his talents and for that he should be forever grateful to the coach and the school.
What is more depressing is the fact that a Hoya legend has stubbornly clung to his dream of being a successful head coach despite 5+ years of evidence to the contrary. An oversized ego is a terrible attribute and it will seemingly assure that what he will be remembered for by anyone under 50 is his complete failure as a coach and not his skill and determination as one of the all time greats on the court. I hope that when this fiasco ultimately comes to its merciful end, Ewing can restore his reputation as one of the pillars of the program and not the final nail in its coffin.
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Post by prhoya on Dec 4, 2022 8:48:25 GMT -5
If this is true then this is the only realistic cause that would trigger the university to fire him mid season I think. This would be an absolute embarrassment If this is true, I bet Jack is scared and embarrassed. May I suggest 2 Imodium and some Rick Pitino? |
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Post by prhoya on Dec 4, 2022 10:00:06 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaatheart55 on Dec 4, 2022 10:31:40 GMT -5
Keep in mind that this random guy on Twitter called Fire Patrick Ewing has 17 followers. Also “multiple players including Dante Harris” could mean just one more guy. Not that that wouldn’t be big news.
Just saying take it with a grain of salt.
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Post by vv83 on Dec 4, 2022 11:29:49 GMT -5
players transferring does not even phase me anymore. It's not like this year's team has won a single meaningful game (other than Syracuse last year -the slight exception that proves the rule), just like last year's team. The players are irrelevant at this point. And with Dante gone - it is not like there are any players left who have devoted more than one year to the program, so loyalty to individual players is pretty much a non-factor. Only Ewing and Ronnie matter, and as long as they are in charge - the revolving door of players (and assistant coaches) is just a distraction from the actual reasons for the program's demise.
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Post by Ranch Dressing on Dec 4, 2022 12:09:43 GMT -5
The tv broadcast timeout huddles give some small insight into Coach Ewing’s coaching and motivation techniques. I’ve never been impressed with these small snippets of his abilities.
I study the players faces and I just can’t imagine any of them are getting much out of what is being delivered.
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Post by prhoya on Dec 4, 2022 12:12:12 GMT -5
players transferring does not even phase me anymore. It's not like this year's team has won a single meaningful game (other than Syracuse last year -the slight exception that proves the rule), just like last year's team. The players are irrelevant at this point. And with Dante gone - it is not like there are any players left who have devoted more than one year to the program, so loyalty to individual players is pretty much a non-factor. Only Ewing and Ronnie matter, and as long as they are in charge - the revolving door of players (and assistant coaches) is just a distraction from the actual reasons for the program's demise. I feel for Ryan and Jordan… |
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hoyaguy
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Post by hoyaguy on Dec 4, 2022 13:39:52 GMT -5
This WOULD be an absolute embarrassment? As if we are not already there. Disciplinary dismissals? Check Mass transfer Exodi? Check Criminal charges? Check APR in the toilet? Check Empty arena? Check Persistent, inexplicable, ridiculous, almost comical losing? Check Tone deaf Coach? Check Coterie of Thompson based leeches on payroll? Check We are long past embarrassment and well into complete disgrace to the University. Oh I absolutely agree but this would be a second mass exodus early in the season so this really could not be ignored like the rest of the stuff above |
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Post by TC on Dec 4, 2022 14:41:50 GMT -5
If the Administration is involved (as opposed to the coaching staff), is there a scenario where the Administration would sack Ewing to avoid a mass exodus of players after exams? It seems like players could engage in a vote of no confidence with their feet- forcing the Administration’s hand. Is this a pipe dream? Patrick Ewing could shoot a freshman on O Street and wouldn't lose an ounce of administration support. Same levels of cult of personality involved with original quote. |
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Post by drquigley on Dec 4, 2022 15:29:15 GMT -5
Was at the game yesterday. Just looking at the players faces -- especially the bench players -- this rumor doesn't surprise me. No way if I'm Ryan Motumbo I stay at GU. Would be different if I was playing behind a truly great center or was getting some significant pt as a backup. But Wahab is a disaster and I don't think Ryan has played more than 10 minutes total in all nine games. He has to see his college playing career flashing before his eyes.
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