#2 Villanova Wildcats (20-1, 9-0) vs. #7 Georgetown Hoyas (16-5, 6-4)
by Hire Esherick on Feb 6, 2010 7:00 AM EST
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PrintVillanova Wildcats at Georgetown Hoyas, Feb 6, 2010 12:00 PM EST
TV: ESPN
Radio: ESPN980
Online: Wildcats vs Hoyas coverage
Time: 12:00 PM EST
Location: Verizon Center, Washington DC
View from the Student Section - A Perspective from Campus:
Well, that sucked, a lot. Students sucked for not coming out, but we lost that game on the court by giving them the win. However, harping on losses is so 2008-2009. I am looking forward to winning against Scottie and his posse.
For all of the shit that I am receiving from Villanova fans saying that they are no longer worried about this game, they should be. Our players are pissed. The good thing is, unless roofs are collapsing, I think that the turnout should be better for this game than South Florida. This game will go a long way to determining our season, and though students do not care enough to go to all Big East games, they are aware that this is an important one.
I will make the treacherous trek to the Verizon Center, even if the only store open for miles is Towne Liquor. Yes, I have confirmation from the owners, Towne Liquor will be open for students to aid in their post-game partying, or post-game depression (hopefully the former). Here’s to a good turnout, even with the risk of hypothermia. Hoya Saxa!
View from the Court Side Seats - A Perspective from OldHoya:
OldHoya made the mistake of trekking to Philadelphia to take in the Nova loss and will obviously be front and center for this game. As the loyal readers know, Nova boasts OldHoya's least favorite fans and he takes particular pleasure in beating them.
Last game was rough on the vocal cords as OldHoya was on his feet for half the game. There's no way that the Big East assigns that clown Cahill to GTown again, is there?
This snow won't help anything, but OldHoya is making the trek from his Georgetown home and expects nothing less from the student section.
View from the Sportsbook (via DonBest) - A Perspective from Vegas:
The line: Georgetown -1.5. Over/Under 151.5.
Factors that the wiseguys in Vegas have clearly considered here in making the Hoyas the chalk:
1) The last time Georgetown played in a big game like this was just one week ago when they pasted Duke ay Verizon as a 1 point dog.
2) The loss to USF was a blip that will actually ensure the Hoyas play better against Nova.
Factors that the wiseguys do not know but we here at THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON do:
1) Jerrelle Benimon loaded up on 2 burger madnesses on Friday.
2) Jason Clark went to Hooters on Friday.
The pick is Georgetown -1.5. Wait...what! You're taking the Hoyas in spite of those two awful omens? Why wouldn't you take the points and #2 team in the nation in front of what might be a non-existent crowd at Verizon during the snowstorm from hell?
1) Georgetown needs this game more.
2) The way Georgetown played against Nova in the 2nd half of the prior game was pretty encouraging.
3) I hate Scottie Reynolds.
Final Score: Hoyas 77 - Nova 71.
On the season:
The Hoyas are currently 9-8 ATS (that's 'Against The Spread' for those just tuning in).
Georgetown is 3-2 ATS on the Road, 4-6 ATS at Home, and 2-0 on Neutral Courts.
Casual Hoya is 11-6 ATS.
www.CasualHoya.com : Where Your Money Stays And Plays.
Casually.
Check back throughout the day for updated media coverage and during the game for updates.
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The real question
Is the spread between the announced (likely 12000) and the actual attendance (likely 500, including teams). Metro is running every 30 minutes and streets haven’t been plowed
stay hot, dc government
by itsallthatmatters on Feb 6, 2010 8:36 AM EST via mobile reply actions
The Irish Channel Serves a Delightful Breakfast
I am also proud to announce that the first 24 people who come to the Channel to pick up their head band will also receive, at no extra charge, A DOUBLE STUF OREO.
is there a codeword to identify yourself?
what lies in the shadow of the statue?
High fives only on three pointers.
by TheYellofAllYells on Feb 6, 2010 9:24 AM EST up reply actions
This is gonna be fun
MajesticOne30 @JCDeuceUNO says “huggin every fan that come to the game”
Good talk.
I am 10-7 ATS
I will likely be 10-8 when this is over, but I just can’t bear not to take GEORGETOWN -1.5. Giving points in a blizzard is unwise. Be we need this. Bad.
Streams are crossisng
Who knew that people actually read this stupid blog?
by itsallthatmatters on Feb 6, 2010 11:01 AM EST via mobile reply actions
trapped in my apartment
Poyznus.com
by David St. Martin on Feb 6, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
those are people on the far right
Poyznus.com
by David St. Martin on Feb 6, 2010 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
people still there?
when are you going to verizon?
I can have oodles of charm when I want to.
by aja32 on Feb 6, 2010 11:11 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
How is this game being played?!?!?!
I’m devastated. Stranded under ~20+ inches in Arlington 1 mile from CLOSED East Falls Church Metro (shocker…all above ground stations are closed). Would have hiked to station in a heartbeat, but now have no way of getting to game. There aren’t even any 4-wheel drives attempting to pass residential streets in this area.
How is this game being played? Can’t believe they’re able to transport both teams, Verizon staff, etc. to the stadium for the game.
Am PRAYING I’m not like the thousands of others in the area who have already lost power. Already painful enough to have to watch this one on TV. Won’t be able to bear power loss.
Let’s go Hoyas! Here’s hoping we have some semblence of a home court advantage among those able to get to the stadium. Did manage to email my tickets to Hoya fans living within the city with below ground Metro access. Hope it helps!
I'm totally in the same situation
Wish I could have gone to this game. This blows.
If I lived in the district I’d have gone. :(
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 11:20 AM EST up reply actions
GET TO THE IRISH CHANNEL
Word from the Channel is the the Casual Pregame is a huge success and that there are even CHICKS there!
What more to the life is there than booze, headbands and chicks?
Casually.
hugs from Austin :)
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
On TV
Chris Wright just banged home 5 of 6 threes while JT3 was being interviewed. Feeling good about today
It's not you, it's me.
not a good omen
doris burke calling the game on espn
well, well, well- JTIII just told Doris that key to game is trunovers
what??????
Just heard announcement at verizon: “game is sold out”
by lordnick on Feb 6, 2010 11:53 AM EST via mobile reply actions
how many people are in the vc right now?
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 11:54 AM EST reply actions
no ushers
No ushers. Section 100 row h great place to watch them.
In casualness
by sleepyhoya on Feb 6, 2010 11:56 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Are you going to get a hug from Austin after the game?
Also, how many people there?
It's not you, it's me.
Verified
Sleepyhoya loves an early morning beer
by itsallthatmatters on Feb 6, 2010 12:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Student section
TREMENDOUS TURNOUT. Loudly booing nova. Excellent
by itsallthatmatters on Feb 6, 2010 11:59 AM EST via mobile reply actions
tremendous student section turnout
Casualhoya.com GETS RESULTS!
by lordnick on Feb 6, 2010 11:59 AM EST via mobile reply actions
great student turnout
No ushers
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Feb 6, 2010 12:00 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Students on campus
Were excited about the headbands…or maybe that’s just my friends.
Awesome job Students!
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:03 PM EST reply actions
Pena's shorts
What’s the deal with those short shorts. Does he think he’s playing soccer?
High fives only on three pointers.
by TheYellofAllYells on Feb 6, 2010 12:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Not playing well so far...
hopefully we start playing better
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:12 PM EST reply actions
receommended
check out www.areyouwatchingthis.com
you can set it up and the damn thing will alert you whenever there is a big game on and tell you which channel it is on wherever you are
Casually.
then he smack talked Doris
love it
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
Im not there but looks like
a couple thousand, maybe 4-5 K, based on crowd shots on tv
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
6000 to guess
Upper deck actually open and has some people in it. Verizon was announcing it as a sellout
by itsallthatmatters on Feb 6, 2010 12:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Headbands
So awesome but cutting off circulation. Might need xl for the next go round
by itsallthatmatters on Feb 6, 2010 12:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Austin Freeman!!!! MVP I am convinced!
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:26 PM EST reply actions
costanza
Peddling jenny craig
Blip
by JahidiLikesPie on Feb 6, 2010 12:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions
But when is he going to start hawking the Chinese cure to baldness?
What are these assertions!?
by DHB Enterprises on Feb 6, 2010 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
Stunning analysis by Doris:
People are showing up late.
she is awful
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
wow
what a pass
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:29 PM EST reply actions
attendence
They will announce it at 15k.it is solid. I give full credit to the blog for getting people out.
by lordnick on Feb 6, 2010 12:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
maybe if she didnt talk.
id prefer Darth Vader to that “take me seriously as a woman” tone
Poyznus.com
by David St. Martin on Feb 6, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Strong
Lordnick fills the screen and flashes headbands and some great student signs.
by itsallthatmatters on Feb 6, 2010 12:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions
screw it. going home
Peroni stand is closed and I am thirsty.
by lordnick on Feb 6, 2010 12:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Love it
We are getting the calls. Jay Wright will soil himself before the end of it
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:34 PM EST reply actions
Best sign?
Camera only caught it briefly but some student has a sign that references nova’s cocaine use. Really need details
by itsallthatmatters on Feb 6, 2010 12:34 PM EST via mobile reply actions
best sign
Even Snow can’t stoP Monroe
section 118 ftw
High fives only on three pointers.
by TheYellofAllYells on Feb 6, 2010 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
they're calling it on the bench
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
there he is...
The wrecking ball showed up!
by loveshack99 on Feb 6, 2010 12:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Monroe
Can’t pick up fouls 40 ft from the basket. I don’t care if it wasn’t legit . Do not guard out there
It's not you, it's me.
One thing about the Princeton offense I hate
Centers 30 feet from the basket getting pointless fouls defending guards for ne reason
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:37 PM EST reply actions
Well its JT3's system
b/c this always happened with Hibbert too
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
cant have CW or Monroe get
foul number 3
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
agreed
i don’t know why sims isn’t in there CLOTHESLINING reynolds every time he drives to the hoop
Casually.
This team
Is either the best team or the most mediocre team in the country. And I have no clue which one it will be on any night. It’s amazing.
It's not you, it's me.
they are good in big games
with exception of tough road game (Syracuse) and bad when they get distracted and not focused for the game, ala ODU (middle of finals) and USF, (middle of week in between Duke & Nova).
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
TV
We seem to play much better in games on “real” TV (CBS, ESPN) than on other TV (MASN, ESPN360, etc.).
What are these assertions!?
by DHB Enterprises on Feb 6, 2010 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
Jay Wright
Ain’t a beauty, but in that suit, hey, he’s all right.
What are these assertions!?
by DHB Enterprises on Feb 6, 2010 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
love him!
c
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
hopefully we dont let them get any momentum
going into the half
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
what?
are you nuts? he stinks from 3
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
nova box score
VILLANOVA WILDCATS
STARTERS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
Corey Fisher, G 2-4 0-0 3-4 0 2 1 0 0 1 2 7
Antonio Pena, F 3-3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 6
Scottie Reynolds, G 1-5 1-1 2-2 0 0 3 0 0 2 2 5
Corey Stokes, G 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3
Reggie Redding, G 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2
BENCH FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
Dominic Cheek, G 2-3 0-1 0-0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 4
Maalik Wayns, G 1-3 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2
Mouphtaou Yarou, F-C 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2
Taylor King, F 0-1 0-1 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 0
Maurice Sutton, F-C 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Isaiah Armwood, F 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
TOTALS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
12-25 2-6 5-6 2 7 4 4 1 11 15 31
48.0% 33.3% 83.3%
Casually.
hoyas
GEORGETOWN HOYAS
STARTERS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
Jason Clark, G 6-6 4-4 1-1 0 1 1 2 0 3 2 17
Austin Freeman, G 4-6 2-3 2-2 0 0 3 1 0 0 1 12
Greg Monroe, C 2-4 0-0 3-4 0 3 1 1 1 3 2 7
Chris Wright, G 2-6 1-4 0-0 0 3 2 0 0 0 1 5
Julian Vaughn, F 0-0 0-0 4-4 2 2 4 0 0 1 2 4
BENCH FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
Hollis Thompson, F 1-3 1-2 2-2 0 0 2 0 0 2 2 5
Jerrelle Benimon, F 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0
TOTALS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
15-26 8-13 12-13 2 9 14 4 1 10 10 50
57.7% 61.5% 92.3%
Casually.
Also
What an unbelievable showing by the fans. The place is so loud on TV. Students you are forgiven
It's not you, it's me.
NO LEAD IS SAFE
Also: the beer lines today are a disaster.
by lordnick on Feb 6, 2010 1:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
we're forcing him to take tough shots
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
scottie heating up
Going home. Don’t want to see this season-ending implosion.
by lordnick on Feb 6, 2010 1:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
"this is not something jay wright was not expecting"
Doris is awful
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 1:20 PM EST reply actions
bad foul
though at least we hurt him
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 1:21 PM EST reply actions
Wright to Scottie: “when I’m 30, I don’t want to be anything like you!”
What are these assertions!?
by DHB Enterprises on Feb 6, 2010 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
verizon is run by idiots
Literally spending entire halftime and first five minutes of second half in beer line. If the cut off sales before I get to the front I will BURN THIS PLACE TO THE GROUND.
by lordnick on Feb 6, 2010 1:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions
are you kidding me?
Idiot nova fans talking to bartenders about 15 min cutoff. WHY ARE YOU REMINDING THEM?
by lordnick on Feb 6, 2010 1:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
small measure of solace
Gal running miller lite stand asked me where I’ve been this season. Didn’t have the heart to say I’ve been at the peroni guy.
by lordnick on Feb 6, 2010 1:32 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Nova has about 500 team fouls
How come none of their guys are in foul trouble like Wright? Does Nova get fouls on the Reynolds eligibility scale, i.e. as many as they want?
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
For some reason
ESPN is determined to keep a completely useless female announcer on call for their major sports. Pam Ward during football season is just as atrocious (and sounds almost identical to Burke)
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
It's really getting at me
She doesn’t know anything about basketball. It’s ridiculous
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Feb 6, 2010 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
unconfirmed report
Fans in the 400 level have broken into and looted a locked beer stand
by lordnick on Feb 6, 2010 1:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
the press
extremely effective at breaking the press today. excellent work in practice after USF game.
Casually.
Burke on Monroe
“There was a time earlier in the year when it was a tight game and they needed someone to score and he did.” GREAT ANALYSIS BITCH
It's not you, it's me.
wow
If Clark can get 2 more he’ll be the 4th Hoya to score 25+ this season.
Princeton offense.
Casually.
Nova blogger
email received from www.IBleedBlueandWhite.com:
‘Jason Clark doing lines on the sidelines’
Casually.
Why is Tagliabue
wearing a Cosby sweater? Is this 1988?
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Still way too sloppy with the ball
Can’t expect JC to shoot 6-7 from three every single game
It's not you, it's me.
Norm Roberts will be fired by season end
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Feb 6, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
Speaking of St Johns-WVU
Is there some sort of NCAA rule stating that WVU must have a white guy rocking the dirty molestasche/goatee combo? Because if there isn’t, there really should be.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
game over. we lose
Wright has fouled out with seven points. See you tuesday, everynody, for our third-loss-in-a-row against providence.
by lordnick on Feb 6, 2010 2:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions
It'd be nice
If the refs would start calling Nova for jumping over Gtown players backs.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
There was no foul there?
I’m pretty sure Julian just got raped. Forget a foul, he should file a police report
It's not you, it's me.
That's what I was talking about above
Apparently, it is now ok to just jump on top of another player’s back so long as the ball is in the same zip code
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
apparently...
Sitting on Julian’s face is not considered a foul
by loveshack99 on Feb 6, 2010 2:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
T me up
About to throw headband on court in a fit of rage. Should have gone to wvu. They know how to protest bad no-calls.
by lordnick on Feb 6, 2010 2:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I lost power, but now I'm back
honestly it was something of a relief not listening to Doris, and listening to Rich instead
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 2:14 PM EST reply actions
Hollis to 18!
steaks for all!
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 2:18 PM EST reply actions
Two Points
Well worth it.
What are these assertions!?
6 more
I really want to see triple digits up there.
we have 95 points
we could go over 100 againt Nova. Damn.
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 2:24 PM EST reply actions
100!!!
The big 3 becomes the Big 4??
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 6, 2010 2:27 PM EST reply actions
Malik Waayns
Is a fucking fetus. Shut the fuck up. You just got whupped you little choad
It's not you, it's me.
really
down by 11 with less than 10 seconds and YOU FOUL? Fucking scum
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Now that's a win.
Well done to everyone. Especially impressed by the crowd.
New rule
all pre-game team meetings for home games must take place at Hooters
Clark was nearly unconscious
Doris mangles chess reference
when the game was over did you hear her try and use a chess reference….
“time to put the queen down” (when one resigns at chess you put the king on its side)
maybe i misinterpreted….perhaps barney frank was at the game in addition to pelosi?!?!!?!?
And back to the Channel
as the casual post-party rolls along in high gear.
Fking magnificent result hoyas. What were the odds of the 1 from a 2-1 in the last 3 games being USF?
KBE
by SirHoya on Feb 6, 2010 3:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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