Entries from January 2010

January 31, 2010

Great NYT Article on Greg Monroe

Check out this article in today’s New York Times. I never knew the details of Monroe’s Hurricane Katrina story. Learning more about his past will only make you love him more. I’ve decided to pull for the New Orleans Saints in honor of our big man. After the game he had today (21 pts. / [...]

January 30, 2010

Dominated.

More detailed recap from mattwernz to follow…

January 30, 2010

Obama/Biden Cheer on Hoyas

I swear that Biden lifted up his shirt at one point to reveal “We Are Georgetown” painted on his chest. When asked about the game, President Obama replied: “I’ve been impressed with the Georgetown guards [Austin Freeman and Chris Wright]… big strong guys.”

January 29, 2010

Sneak Peek (Lost Edition): Duke

Georgetown tries to rebound from a demoralizing loss at Syracuse when it hosts #8/#7 Duke Saturday at 1 pm EST.  You can watch the game on CBS or listen on ESPN 980. Duke is everyone’s favorite team to hate.  This year, they’re in their usual top-10 perch, leading the nation in offensive efficiency and floor [...]

January 26, 2010

Ugh…Syracuse 73, Georgetown 56

Georgetown scored the game’s first 14 points, then gave up about 100 in a row to lose 73-56 in the Carrier Dome last night.  Nothing to see here, just keep on driving…Okay, here’s a few quick notes: Star (for us)– Austin Freeman–23 points, 6 rebounds.  The dude came out blazing, hitting three early 3-pointers, and [...]

January 25, 2010

Monday Update

A few quick notes: Monday is poll day.  AP says Hoyas are #7 (!!), ESPN is less sanguine, says #11 (behind BYU?), Joe Lunardi says Georgetown is a 3 seed. Other rankings relevant to the Hoyas (AP/ESPN): #3 ‘Nova, #4 ‘Cuse, #8/#7 Duke, #9 WV, #15 Temple, #17 Pitt, #19 UConn, NR/#18 Butler. Syracuse preview [...]

January 24, 2010

Sneak Peek: Georgetown v. Syracuse

Georgetown goes into the bowels of Hades Monday night when it faces #5 Syracuse at the Carrier Dome.  Tip-off is at 7 pm EST; you can watch on ESPN or listen online at ESPN980. Syracuse is riding high at 19-1, 6-1 this season (losses to D II Le Moyne apparently don’t count), with only a [...]

January 24, 2010

Destroya: Georgetown 88, Rutgers 63

Greg Monroe scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as hot-shooting Georgetown thoroughly dominated Rutgers 88-63 on Saturday.  A few quick thoughts: Star–Monroe.  In addition to a sweet double-double, the big man dropped 6 dimes, and shot an absurd 10-of-12 from the field.  Unfortunately, one of those 12 was a three ball, but hey, he [...]

January 22, 2010

Sneak Peek: Rutgers v. Georgetown

After two grueling away match-ups, Georgetown returns home to host last-place Rutgers Saturday.  Tip is at noon EST; you can watch the game on ESPN Full Court or MASN or listen on ESPN 980. Rutgers arrives in D.C. in the midst of a disappointing season.  Never a conference powerhouse, the Scarlet Knights at least had [...]

January 21, 2010

“The Petersen Events Center is Officially Closed”: Georgetown 74, Pittsburgh 66

Chris Wright scored 27 points to lead four Hoyas in double figures as #14 Georgetown beat the #11 Pitt Panthers 74-66 Wednesday night, ending Pitt’s 31-game home winning streak, the second-longest in the nation. A few quick thoughts: Star: Wright.  27 points, 11 of 17 shooting, several clutch baskets, a three to give the Hoyas [...]