Monthly Archives: January 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 … Continue reading

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Dominated.

More detailed recap from overthehilltop to follow…

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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]… … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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)– … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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, … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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“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.  … Continue reading

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