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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Hoyas steam roll the Blue Demons

Take Us Higher Hoyas

Looking ahead, trap game, blah blah blah I heard it all. The thing about it I wasn't even thinking about those negative things. I guess when you're focused with your eyes on the prize one game at a time, you don't get all caught up in that negatvie thinking/hype. I was like where are these people coming from? I'm not thinking what you're thinking we have to play DePaul, so this is what I'm thinking. This is what the Hoyas did last night in Big East action. The Hoyas came out slow, but quickly picked up steam and routed the Blue Demons behind the hot hand of a no more freshman D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera (33 pts. 3 rebs. 1 asst. and 1 stl.) most ever points put up by a freshman during Coach Thompson III's era. "What he did tonight, he can do -- he puts the ball in the basket," Georgetown coach John Thompson III said. "As the year has progressed, he's getting a little more comfortable." "Everyone wants to come in right from Day One blazing," Thompson said. "And it's taken him time to get settled in. He's getting comfortable out there with what we're doing." Thompson then turned to Smith-Rivera and asked: "Is that accurate?" "I guess," Smith-Rivera answered with a smile.

I totally agree and I know Hoyanation does too.

Love the way the Hoyas kept the ship churning full steam ahead and didn't look back. This was key. Score 90-66. This game performance definitely is a great sign of maturity especially this time of the year. It' Februarymadness! A preview of what's to come. The race for the Big East crown is as tight as it gets, but have no fear our Hoyas are here. One game at a time is all we're worried about, nothing else.

Hoyas shot 33-52 @63.5% from the field, 9-15 @60% 3's, 15-21 @71.4% free throws. I hope the Hoyas continue to work on their free throws vigorously on their own. Free throws win championships! The Hoyas were outrebounded 33-29, the assist, steals and blocks battle was won by the old blue and gray.

Super sophomore has gotten injured during the game, but should be fine and ready to go on Saturday. "I think he's going to be OK," Thompson said. "He banged knees, and he was sore, and I think it scared him more than anything else. I don't think it's anything big. We were able to get by without putting him back in. If things got tight, I could've put him back in."

Dunks Of The Night! Aaron Bowen! SMASH!

TOGETHER, WE ARE GEORGETOWN

HOYASAXA!

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Hoyas are moving "Higher"

The Boss

Both teams started slow, but the Hoyas finished strong! The Hoyas did 62-55. Both teams struggled to score early. I felt Georgetown had to settle down before the half, and they did. Cincy's crowd did too. It was another stellar defensive performance by the old blue and gray. The boys stayed poised and prevailed on the road in a very hostile environment. Big rainbow 3 point shot made by point guard Markel Starks (17 pts.) with 5:36 left in the game. He always comes through in the clutch knocking jump shot after jump shot.. Starks has done this all season.

Forward sensation Otto Porter (16 pts.) another stellar performance. In my opinion Otto is the best player in college basketball period. D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera (14 pts. 4 rebs., 2 asst.,) I can't call him a freshman anymore especially this time of the year. He's grown up and still continuing to grow.

The Hoyas shot 19-25 @ (76%) from the free throw line. Steady all year with this as a a team. Definitely something to keep working on. Free throws made are what dreams are made of. A championship. With a few of the Hoyas in foul trouble, there were no worries for me because I know the Hoyas have each other's back as they've done all along. The Hoyas are in first place in their conference and will not look back. It's about the home stretch. Keep climbing Hoyas! One game at a time.

Keep on taking us "High Hoyas!"

It's all up for grabs

Together, We Are Georgetown!

Hoyasaxa!

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

The Big Payback

I've been a little under the weather, since the Marquette game, so I'm a day behind in blogging. Anyways, I just want to say what a game it was at the Verizon Center aka "phone booth" on he Hoyas win. Some college basketball writers were focused on revenge factor for the Hoyas, but this was not the case, it was about being focused. They were. Before the game I said "when" not "if" the Hoyas win, I can honestly say it was "payback," as a matter of fact I'll go as far to say it was "The Big Payback!"

It definitely was a big win for old blue and gray. We've been doing lots winning lately, and it seems we're not looking back. "Don't look back, something might be gaining on you." - Satchel Paige

The fight and will to win is amazing. The "sense of urgency" is off the charts. I was off the charts, Hoyanation was off the charts. Wow!!! We're seeing something special we'll remember for a lifetime "one game a time."

One writer, College Basketball Talk's Rob Dauster, said he'd written the Hoyas off, and admitted he was wrong. I really respect Rob for coming back and not only admitting he was wrong, but writing a respectful story about the Hoyas. Thanks Rob!

There so much to say about this game, but I can't say it all, but I can show some of what happened during the game. Moments of the game.

The Legend, my favorite college hoops analyst

ESPN's Jay Bilas

I think Otto wanted to call a tech on Coach Williams, you think? lol

I definitely wanted a technical foul called on Buzz he was having temper tantrums in front of his parents (wearing yellow front row) After our win his mom turned to me and poked me and said she was going to put some voodoo on me and hurried away ...I told her thank you lol

Mardi Gras and free Gtown tee shirt time

It's all about heart

Together, We Are Georgetown!

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Keep on moving and grooving

Movin & groovin

The Hoyas seemed to have the motto "one game at a time" downpacked. The old blue and gray traveled up north to visit Rutgers U. Georgetown won 69-63. It was definitely a well needed road win in the tough and gritty Big East conference.

The Hoyas started off pretty strong but Scarlet Knight guard Eli Carter (23 pts.) started knocking down a barrage of three's to keep his team in the game during the first half. The kid was on fire, but I said to myself, "Carter, would have to knock down these the "whole" game, and could he do this. No, I said to myself." But the Hoyas managed to hold on.

I mean what can I say there were so many stories from this game. I think the biggest surprise of this game for many was the great play from sophomore F/C Mikael Hopkins (14 pts.). With the amazing patience and belief in Hopkins of the coaching staff is "unbeliveable."

This is what it's all about. Development. In the classroom and on the court. Hoyasaxa, on that one Hoyanation. Hopkins aka Big Slim is shooting the rock higher. I love the kisser's (Raftery) off the backboard, now that's tough, smart and so finessed. Whoa, wait a minute, the PUT BACK DUNK! Welcome to Mr. Hopkin's coming out party. . Hoyasaxa!!!

The game was a slugfest. You know who's gonna always win that battle. The Hoyas were poised throughout the game.. Rutgers would not back down. It's good to see the Hoyas growing in certain area's of their game during games.

To me, All American super sophomore F Otto Porter (19 pts. 14 rebs. 4 assts.) along with his great teammates gets it done in the trenches. I would have to say,"the Hoyas be mugging em out there on the basketball court." I love it.

The little tips and pokes and making up for your mistakes by getting the ball back are the little things that add up to the big picture, a championship and life as far as I'm concerned. The Hoyas shot 57.4% for the game in a very tough environment. That's awesome! Hoyasaxa!

"Otto Porter is Otto Porter, that's what we've come to expect from him." Georgetown coach JTII said. "I thought he was terrific. I always think he's terrific. We ran couple playss to get the in his hands and he came through. "He got two big rebounds when we needed him to. He's one of the best players in the country and the best players in the country come through when it's winning time. He's consistently come through when it's winning time.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

The Gray Out

GRAY OUT is it was, as a matter of fact I would call it an ALL GRAY game for the simple fact it was all Hoyas. 68-56. Junior foward Nate Lubick (16 pts. 10 rebs. 4 ast. 2 blocks& 1 stl.) had an outstanding game againt St. John's.Junior point guard leader Markel Starks hit four 3 pointers and had 12 points for the Hoyas. Sophomore Jabril Trawick had 12 points and teammate super sophomore Otto Porter added 11 points and 7 rebounds.

The crowd in the Verizon Center aka "phone booth" was alive, the cheerleaders cheered, the student section was in full force. Jack and JJ were busting and tearing it up, the Hoyas band was rocking. The Stonewalls, steadily waving the old blue and gray all game was totally amazing, and myself the same ole me hyped and passionate about my squad. The Hoyas! Hoya Saxa! The Hoyas are coming! It's gonna be a Hoyas Banner Year! Hoyas Banner Year.