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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 24, 2016 16:42:11 GMT -5
Does anyone have (or can they link to) a comprehensive summary of the reasons why we don't have - and apparently can't have - an on-campus arena? I am familiar with issues associated with costs, space, parking, approval of the neighborhood commission, but it would helpful to have a refresher. DFW? I still really struggle with the fact that we got through far enough to get this new amazing practice facility, but couldn't get through an on-campus arena (even if just a renovation of McD). It has always been my understanding that a combination of space, parking and neighborhood approval was always the real issue. Is that right? As a season ticket holder I would be more than happy to pay a premium for a few McDonough games (or "subsidize" some student tickets or however we want to view it). I know everyone is sick of Duke and Cameron, but going to a game there (I was there most recently on Dec 2) is a painful reminder of what is possible. Also, if we had not screwed up (or been screwed out of) the Mount Vernon property, would that have solved this issue? Can't remember details on that either? DFW?
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 24, 2016 16:35:21 GMT -5
Does anyone have (or can they link to) a comprehensive summary of the reasons why we don't have - and apparently can't have - an on-campus arena? I am familiar with issues associated with costs, space, parking, approval of the neighborhood commission, but it would helpful to have a refresher. DFW? I still really struggle with the fact that we got through far enough to get this new amazing practice facility, but couldn't get through an on-campus arena (even if just a renovation of McD). It has always been my understanding that a combination of space, parking and neighborhood approval was always the real issue. Is that right?
As a season ticket holder I would be more than happy to pay a premium for a few McDonough games (or "subsidize" some student tickets or however we want to view it).
I know everyone is sick of Duke and Cameron, but going to a game there (I was there most recently on Dec 2) is a painful reminder of what is possible.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 24, 2016 10:01:26 GMT -5
"Few years ago" is a loaded term. Ha. Do you mean pre-new BE? Regrettably, I would concur. Weird, I always found it tough to get semi-final tickets, but I was always able to get any other round for cost, with a little bit of research and chasing down. and that's from the 80s until the 2010's I agree with this. The semifinals was usually the really tough ticket. Sometimes a night quarterfinal session if the right teams were playing.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 24, 2016 0:04:23 GMT -5
One thing I often note - during the pre-game huddles, a lot of teams are jumping around, yelling and chanting, bouncing/dancing. I can't ever remember seeing the hoyas doing anything like this. they do their little orchestrated handshake stuff during the intros, but they don't do the kind of full team, "pump ourselves up" stuff that a lot of teams do. For the most part, I find this kind of stuff to mostly be window dressing. But given how much we have struggled to generate consistent energy on the court this year, I am starting to think that there really is something to the kind of energy a team brings to the way they interact with each other, and that there is a place for these more obvious outward displays of emotion and team connection. I have thought about this often this year at home games. Our team shows almost no emotion or energy. So much so that I like when some of them do that orchestrated handshake thing during introductions because it at least shows some resemblance of camaraderie. Of course, no one would care about this or even notice if we were 20-8.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 23, 2016 23:47:59 GMT -5
This point guard mania is kinda ridiculous. I'm all for us getting a point guard, but I'd rather see us pound the ball to the high post for those dump downs that Govan and Derrickson did a great job on on Saturday. Oh boy. You must not be a member in Glide's #1 Georgetown Hoyas Fans Facebook group. If you were, you would know to never question the fact that the lack of an accomplished PG is our sole problem! [Just kidding around Glide - don't kick me out of the group!]
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 23, 2016 23:41:16 GMT -5
This is actually a really important game. If we don't want to be playing St. John's on Wednesday night , this game against Butler would be very handy. I realize we have lost 6 of 7, and the Xavier game was awful, but I am hopeful that the week break can give our guys a chance to practice and come out stronger. Also, winning 2 of 3 would guarantee our eligibility for the NIT. It might not be the NCAA tournament, but it's something worth fighting for. In terms of BET, I think important and handy are significant understatements! It is almost impossible to find a path to a bye to Thursday without this game Saturday.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 22, 2016 0:09:47 GMT -5
With the way this season is going, every time I come to the Board index the past few weeks and I see the "Jerelle vs Vee" thread I laugh out loud. Good stuff.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 22, 2016 0:02:13 GMT -5
Yes he did but he is also your best coast to coast offensive threat. He should have been on the court... That may be true - although he may have figured that substituting gave Xavier more time to set up its defense. And let's be honest - expecting LJ to go the length of the court in 5 seconds is inviting the same type of out of control offensive foul that Kaleb got. It is nitpicking I think. How about have some type of set play with 5 seconds left that involves passing the ball to advance it. 5 seconds is a long time. Doesn't need to be one player going coast to coast (out of control). Just a thought.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 20, 2016 23:11:51 GMT -5
I was at the game and thought the atmosphere was slightly less depressing than Wednesday night against Seton Hall. That's not saying much. Maybe it was because the X fans around me this afternoon were nicer people (and definitely less drunk) than the SH fans were on Wednesday night. I agree with this. The crowd today was what I expected in light of the way the season has gone - in particular the last month. Despite the size, when there was something to get excited about (ie, the end of the 1st half), the crowd made some noise and really got behind the Hoyas. Other than that, there was very little to cheer about. I totally agree with the concerns about the eroding fanbase, and the crowds this year (in particular the student section) have often been pathetic and embarrassing. But let's not kill the people that do show up. There obviously is a very loyal, albeit small, season ticketholder base that shows up for every game and tries to support the team. Thankfully, there were very few X fans near me today, but there were a few hundred very obnoxious and inebriated SH fans the other night. I guess enjoying having a little success and momentum for the first time in 25+ years.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 20, 2016 14:17:01 GMT -5
what on earth happens next year when your best offensive player is gone? Your team is actually forced to come together? We actually sprint instead of jogging everywhere? There is a fire on the court to perform better? An offseason changes a lot of things. Have you watched Ike and LJ? Those two make DSR look like Pete Rose the way they carry themselves on the court. I am not seeing a whole lot of leadership, fire and "come together" from anyone in a Georgetown uniform.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 20, 2016 13:54:49 GMT -5
Xavier looks so much quicker and more athletic. every basket is easy and every one of our looks like a struggle. This is exactly right. And this has been true most of our games this year. Our offense is supposed to create the best shot. We almost never get an easy shot. And other teams run circles around us for layup after layup.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 20, 2016 12:35:57 GMT -5
It is inexcusable how unprepared we are for the 1 3 1. Just astonishing.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 20, 2016 0:05:50 GMT -5
Based on that setup looks like I'd rather be a late game and slip a bit in standings and play Nova in the Final. Also give me chance to watch game if I get in late morning PST time. We are currently in 7th place, so we don't want to slip. Probably best hope at this point is to get the 6 seed and play the late game(s) and play someone other than Nova/Xavier on Thursday. More likely we stay at the 7 (and the only thing keeping us from the 8 is the fact that Marquette has 3 tough games remaining).
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 7, 2016 15:31:26 GMT -5
Hayes needs to stop complaining. It's never his fault when he fouls and he's always putting his hands in the air looking bewildered and complains when he gets called. He might foul a little less if he held himself accountable rather than blaming the refs. He's not a super star like Patrick Ewing or something, he's a role player/bench caliber player who has the captain mantle so he needs to stop complaining and set a good example for the rest of the team as captain. As III said, nobody is going to feel sorry for you for complaining about the fouls. Wow. I've been seeing this a lot differently this year. While I agree Hayes reacts to fouls the most on the team, as a team I feel like we almost never show a reaction to foul calls. At all. It is part of what always leads me to believe that it is not just the refs - that we really are fouling this much. Again, Hayes has reacted mildly from time to time but the rest of the guys don't seem to ever react. Maybe they are instructed to do that, and maybe it is a good thing, but it has been very noticeable to me.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 7, 2016 9:10:26 GMT -5
I gotta give Shaka Smart credit, at Texas he is swimming with the sharks. He has circled the wagon and has the Longhorns on the verge of making the NCAA's As of right now Coach Smart is showing that the VCU success is no fluke. Smart is a good coach, but all Texas is doing this year so far is barely making the tourney. Not to mention, Texas has basically unlimited resources. Texas is 16-7 with 4 top 20 wins. They seem to be in a pretty good place right now. 6 of their last 8 games are against teams currently in the top 15. Ridiculous schedule.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 6, 2016 23:05:02 GMT -5
Esh called the GMU v Dayton game in Fairfax, VA tonight on MASN. Those were good times. Feeling a little like that tonight.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 6, 2016 23:01:53 GMT -5
Is Campbell seriously a better offensive option than Derrickson or Cameron at this point in the game? The tactical coaching is just baffling with this staff. All 3 of them are horrible options right now.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 6, 2016 22:53:39 GMT -5
Smart foul when the shot clock down to 12. My god.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 6, 2016 22:50:34 GMT -5
this team has a very low basketball IQ That is one way to put it.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Feb 6, 2016 22:47:31 GMT -5
Glad you not a ref. Totally a charged When the offensive player puts his head down and barrels forward out of control, it matters a little less whether the defender is perfectly set.
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