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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 28, 2009 2:12:33 GMT -5
After reading Barker's article (quoted by Dan above), I just went back and watched the last 5 minutes of the first half of Duke. For those who might still have the Duke game on the DVR and are interested, the Sapp/Wright "bump" III refers to in Barker's article occurs when there is 37 seconds left in the first half. The "heated exchange" (or at least a portion of it) occurs at the 27 second mark after Sapp has been fouled. Wright is not on the screen at the time, but it is clear that the Sapp portion of the exchange is directed at Chris.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 26, 2009 11:02:35 GMT -5
one word INSIDE ..... adn six words .... BALL TOUCHES MONROES HANDS EVERY TIME ... yup if that happens we wrigth the ship.. if not blip to rut to train wreck .......LETS GO HOYAS TIME IS NOW TEMPUS FUGIT YUP GO HOYAS BEAT THE BEARCATS DONT FALL INTO THE BEARCAT TRAP THIS IS HUGE HUGE HUGE Lic - we get it. No need to post this same message on every thread within a 5 minute stretch. While we are talking about Board Rules, maybe see Rule #7 re cross-posting.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 26, 2009 10:54:06 GMT -5
Georgetown's scoring pace has increased dramatically this year - at least until the past two games. In the offseason, there was all sorts of speculation about how JT III was going to incorporate all this offensive speed and firepower into the Princeton offense. Nobody seems to realize that we are seeing is the flip side of that faster pace the team has been playing. Now the flip side of running the offense faster is the team takes quick shots - they get impatient after 3-4 passes, instead of running the clock down every time. Players start to free lance instead of running the offense further into the shot clock. And the three pointers aren't as open, etc. Some posters are hinting darkly about team chemistry issues; I have seen enough JT III GU games up close to know that reading the bench decorum is about the last thing you should do to get a read on anything. There may be something there but the bench isn't going to provide alot of hints unless a full fledged fight breaks out or something. But it could be the faster pace of the offense, that was clicking into gear for a while there, has gone off the rails in what looks like a sea of selfish play but is really a bunch of guys trying to figure out how to win. Organizational behavior is a boring class if you take it in school; when it plays out in real life, it is more nuanced. I loved The Wire reference (but what GU really needs is a version of Omar on the front line) - but Spinal Tap has a great quote, "There is a thin line between clever and stupid." Many great organizations and teams often exist on a thin line between cohesion and meltdown; they is never 100% harmony behind the scenes. This team can come back from these setbacks very easily, and arguably losing a few games like this is the kind of adversity they need to set them straight. Very nice post. Who knows what the right answer is, but glad to have other options/explanations to consider.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 25, 2009 20:27:12 GMT -5
SirSaxsa because of the history of your posts on this board, your comments trouble me the most. You took the words right out of my mouth.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 23, 2009 9:47:44 GMT -5
Emotional/Adrenaline Dump from Inauguration Festivities is the reason they were so flat today. The Inauguration was just two days ago. The Festivities have been going on all week. And I'm sure they stayed up or woke up early to go to them on the Mall and were probably too excited to get a good nights sleep on Tuesday night. Being in D.C. I think that Emotional High really came crashing down by the time of the West Virgina game and can explain their pathetic, flat performance. This is something that would have hit this team hard since we are based in Wash, D.C. and can take part in all the festivities compared to teams out in anytown, USA. I am going to give them a Pass on the WVA game and not judge the season based on it because of the unusual, once in a lifetime circumstances. After your repeated posting after the Syracuse win, I wondered how you might explain this one. I was thinking maybe Nikita's limited minutes, but this surely tops that excuse.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 17, 2009 18:14:13 GMT -5
Simmer down folks....The refs did not help us, but Duke is a better team than we are right now. That is the reality. It might be different in March, but it is the case today. We have lost 3/5 to top 10 teams and that feels about right. We are a good top 20 team right now, but not a legit top 10. I agree 100% about the refs and today's game. The T was enormous, but the other charges were charges, plain and simple. You have to know your opponent and with Duke you have to be incredibly careful about heading through the lane out of control (or in most caes today for GU, semi-out of control) -- they will take the charge. Those weren't flops, they were smart defensive plays and as someone else noted yesterday, we have been doing that a lot recently (Sapp, Wattad) as well. I am not sure about your assessment as to who is the better team. I think we probably split with them on a neutral court. This loss hurts, but I think it will end up being a great experience and help us down the road.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 15, 2009 1:58:27 GMT -5
How many beers have you had tonight Dan (see a few posts up)? Patience grasshopper - you caught my post in mid-edit. Sadly, not enough since I had to drive myself up the BW parkway.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 15, 2009 1:54:20 GMT -5
I found this post on one of the Syracuse boards tonight and thought some of the oldtimers might appreciate it (I have no idea if the '79 reference is accurate):
"Nikita Mescheriakov, who hadn’t played a minute in three weeks, (he’s only played against Jacksonville, Drexel, Maryland, American U., Savannah State, Mount St. Mary’s and Florida International), and was 2 for 9 shooting on the season, came in, hit two three in two minutes and triggered a 14 point Hoya run that won the game. I couldn’t help but think of Jeff Bullis, the little used reserve from the 1979 Hoya team who was put into the Syracuse game late due to foul trouble. Jeff was hitting 29% form the line. We were behind so we kept fouling him. He made 13 for 15 and the Hoyas won that night, too. "
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 14, 2009 23:50:04 GMT -5
I am fairly certain that was HoyaTalk's own Gammo sitting right next to J. McCain tonight.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 8, 2009 19:00:41 GMT -5
According to his senior season's Hoya Basketball Preview, Ronnie Thompson was an in-bound specialist. Not kidding... This is also very funny. One of my favorite memories of Alonzo was one year at the BET (probably 91 or 92) - we were sitting in one of the first rows of the sudent section behind the basket. Ronnie was inbounding the ball and Alonzo was fighting for position under the basket waiting to receive the inbounds pass. While Ronnie pondered when and to whom to inbound the ball, Alonzo said to him (direct quote): "Jesus christ, Ronnie, cut the sh*t and pass me the f*ing ball" Priceless. I love Alonzo Mourning.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 8, 2009 18:52:44 GMT -5
I just wish Vaughn would hurl up a few more threes each game. I think he's gotten rim or backboard on at least 60% of them. I laughed out loud. I think he chucked one up in the 2nd half in Hartford (when the lead was closer to 3 than 17). I turned to the '92 classmate sitting next to me and said that I hoped he never took another 3 for the remainder of his career at Georgetown. I take it back now, but meant it in the heat of the moment.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 8, 2009 0:16:19 GMT -5
We do need more scrappy, hardworking gym-rats (and whatever other racial code words announcers use) dedicated, focused, tyler hansborough, resilient, "doesnt have natural talent", etc. etc. a great passer (e.g., Mike Sabol)
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Post by JohnnyJones on Jan 8, 2009 0:07:36 GMT -5
Hello from Friartown, First, I really enjoy reading your site over the years. Grew up most of my life in Montgomery County area. Mom was a big Gtown ever since she worked for the elder John Thompson way back when he started at Gtown. Providence is on a upswing right now and have been getting better in the past couple weeks, which never happened during the Welsh era. The three point shots have started to fall on a more consistent basis and Sharraud Curry has started to look like his old self. Right now there is not just one person that can beat a team. As Keno says we have eight starters that are able to contribute on any night. Keno like to have quick substitutions which he says allows his players to play hard in short bursts. Keno has a system that he wants to put in place at Providence, but he is not forcing on these seniors. He has adapted the system to the players. On offense there is a lot of movement and three point shots can come at any time. On defense we started out playing a lot of man defense, but in the last three games we have played a lot of zone (2-3, box and one, and 2-3 matchup). I am looking for a good game on Saturday. If you want to see what Friar fans are talking about, there are two PC message boards (theres a long story on why, basicly one group of Friar fans was sick of another group). www.bigeastboards.com/bbs/viewforum.php?f=12mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=425&f=1323Thanks for coming over and providing the information on the Friars. Must feel good to start 3-0. Although you will read some comments here about how GU will coast to a win Saturday, most Hoya fans are bracing for a battle - no doubt in large part as a result of the pain PC has caused the Hoyas from time to time over the years.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 30, 2008 12:26:29 GMT -5
I still smile when I think of Fields chest bumping in the Garden. Or how about the Pitt chest bumping at midcourt at the 8 minute mark or so of the game at Verizon 2 years ago when they got up about 10? That one didn;t turn out so well for them.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 30, 2008 12:23:03 GMT -5
The link is not working for me - am I doing something wrong?
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Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 30, 2008 1:34:37 GMT -5
Thanks very much for taking the time to put these together. A fun read to see what others are saying.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 22, 2008 15:54:09 GMT -5
Every time I see someone hating on lic, I wonder if they know this. He's devoted as much to Gtown as anyone I know (and unfortunately, I've never had the privilege of meeting him) and for that I'll go to war with him too. Post whatever the hell you want lic and keep the enthusiasm. Once in a while, like this, I'll actually read your posts. ;D ;D ;D I think most are well aware, which is why it is all the more frustrating that he cannot or will not make coherent contributions to the board. I don't come here to "go to war," or even to participate in some kind of online pep rally. I prefer to have an interesting and thoughtful discussion on my favorite team, and lic does nothing to improve that discussion while managing to post more often than anyone else. I rarely post - but have to weigh in here. I agree with Jack 100%. I have met Lic at a few Big East Tments and he is a great guy and obviously a huge supporter of Georgetown and the basketball program. So I love him because of this common bond that we share. Having said that, his posts are unbearable. I love enthusiasm and don't care about the typos and "Lic speak" (most of which I would be willing to bet are intentional and thought out by the way) - for those of you who remember the old Board, I loved jchoya4ever. But it should be done in a post or two a day where appropriate - not 5 meaningless posts in every thread. My 100+ posts have been meaningless as well, but I limit myself to spare the Board. I suppose we can all agree to disagree on this, but count me in the group that says enough with the psych experiment already.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 13, 2008 18:39:13 GMT -5
Question for someone who was watching on tv- why were Kellegg/Nantz wearing tuxedos? When they were doing the pre-game stuff they were definitely really dressed up, it was strange. quote] Kellog's first game on lead team in place of Packer, first CBS game of the year, etc. They joked about wearing them at the Final Four as well.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 6, 2008 1:19:41 GMT -5
For anyone in or around downtown Boston today, McFadden's on State Street has MASN. It is the only bar I have been able to find in Boston that gets it. I will be there for the American game and would be happy to enjoy a beverage or two with other Hoya fans during the game.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Nov 19, 2008 0:20:18 GMT -5
No bar I could find in Boston last year has MASN- seems the DirecTV available to sports bars is not the same one you can get at home. There were a few gamewatches last year organized by the Boston Alumni Club, but they were somewhat sparsely attended and poorly publicized. I have thought about trying to get something more consistent organized, but as a season ticket holder who ends up traveling to a good number of games, I am not the ideal candidate to be there week-in and week-out. E.g. it would be great to get something going for Memphis, but I will be out of town that weekend. If someone else wants to take up the challenge, I would be happy to support it whenever possible. McFadden's on State Street in downtown Boston has MASN. I went there Monday night and they were very helpful (and even apologetic they couldn't offer me the High Def MASN). I will most likely be there for any weekday MASN games. EDIT: Actually, It looks like there are no more MASN weekday games! I would be happy to meet up with other Hoya fans in the downtown/financial district area for weeknight games this winter. McFadden's is a good place.
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