#7 Georgetown Hoyas (17-5, 7-4) vs. Providence Friars (12-11, 4-7)
by Hire Esherick on Feb 9, 2010 2:30 PM EST
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PrintGeorgetown Hoyas at Providence Friars, Feb 9, 2010 7:00 PM EST
TV: ESPN2
Radio: ESPN980
Online: Hoyas vs Friars coverage
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Location: Dunkin' Donut Center, Providence, RI
View from the Student Section - A Perspective from Campus:
Revenge is best served cold by Austin Freeman, and he and Jason Clark dished it out to Villanova. I think my favorite part of the game however was before tip-off, watching Henry Sims go up into the student section and go crazy with the fans.
Also, if anyone doesn’t know, Georgetown has closed the university these past two days, and I am loving it. For those students that do not go to their classes anyway, this changes nothing, but I now have had two days of freedom with possibly more (crossing my fingers) on the way. Thank you DC plowmen for packing down the snow covering the roads into solid blocks of ice that will be there until April. Campus roads are pretty snow free, but take two steps out of the front gate and you can see DC’s snow preparedness, or lack thereof.
I would love to keep my state of bliss going with a win over Providence. We are a better team, so this game is ours to lose. I still do not know how the team flew out of the airport, but they did and are up north (yes, I religiously follow Austin Freeman’s tweets). I will probably be watching the game from my dorm room because I honestly do not want to be outside in another blizzard. All I have to say about this one is pull out the skillet because Providence is about to get fried. I really felt like pulling out the terrible puns and clichés (see first line) today. Hoya Saxa!
View from the Court Side Seats - A Perspective from OldHoya:
Providence, huh? Well, they're an original member of the Big East and a Catholic institution (though run by the Franciscans). Otherwise, as we all know, Coach Thompson II dominated hoops up there, leaving as one of Providence's all time bests, before heading to the Celtics to back up Bill Russell for a few years.
But let's live in the recent past for a few moments - how about that Villanova game? Incredible team performance dominated by assists and a great coming out resurgence by Jason Clark. Now let's focus on the awful: Jay Wright. Is there anyone who likes this guy? OldHoya overheard this coaching phenom say to the refs, "We're the number 2 team in the country, how about some respect?" Respect comes with dignity and OldHoya knows for a fact that there is no dignity in a coach whining to the refs.
Lastly - OldHoya greatly appreciates the CasualHoya headband and looks forward to the student section wearing them en masse.
View from the Sportsbook (via DonBest) - A Perspective from Vegas:
The Line: Georgetown -4.5. Over/under 158.5.
What? The juggernaut Hoyas are only giving 4.5 to Providence? How does that make any sense?
Though Georgetown is 0-4 ATS in games after which they score 80 points or more, Providence is 2-7 ATS in all home games in which there has been a line and 0-2 ATS so far in February.
If Georgetown does not win AND cover the spread in this game, then I really have no grasp on this team (though my record ATS indicates otherwise). The pick is Georgetown -4.5 and I think the Hoyas will put up a decent amount of points on the board against a team that has trouble guarding the perimeter, has trouble guarding big men, and has trouble doing anything. Final score Hoyas 83 - Friars 71.
On the season:
The Hoyas are currently 10-8 ATS (that's 'Against The Spread' for those just tuning in).
Georgetown is 3-2 ATS on the Road, 5-6 ATS at Home, and 2-0 on Neutral Courts.
Casual Hoya is 12-6 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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I am one game behind CasualHoya ATS
And I will not make up that game tonight. I agree Georgetown -4.5 has to be the player’s play. I woke up today 11-7 ATS. Here’s to being 12-7 before the next foot of snow falls.
ALL-IN
inside info
our best player is apparently sick :(
by friarblog on Feb 9, 2010 2:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Casually.
Where did you find
This student? Philodemic? GUSA?
You don’t have class and you aren’t using it as an excuse to hit up a bar or a party?
Blip
this party bores me
Let’s play some basketball!
Blip
by JahidiLikesPie on Feb 9, 2010 6:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions
ESPN 2 covering
got the game in HD tonight, awesome.
High fives only on three pointers.
by TheYellofAllYells on Feb 9, 2010 6:21 PM EST reply actions
Old Hoya
Always love Old Hoya’s pre-game posts, but PC being run by the Franciscians? The Dominicans may have something to say about that.
will we ever wear the black away jerseys again?
they are gangsta
High fives only on three pointers.
by TheYellofAllYells on Feb 9, 2010 7:04 PM EST reply actions
ill alert irish channel
the chinatown bus lets off right there
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Feb 9, 2010 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not an angry drunk
Just not a law abider
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Feb 9, 2010 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
Feeling a lot better about the $100 bet I made
After Wright and Clark just hit 3s
It's not you, it's me.
jason clark
so hot right now.
High fives only on three pointers.
by TheYellofAllYells on Feb 9, 2010 7:09 PM EST reply actions
HOT RIGHT NOW
High fives only on three pointers.
by TheYellofAllYells on Feb 9, 2010 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
we're starting to get hot
though these eary turnovers and defense has not been good
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:09 PM EST reply actions
I don't understand why Monroe's hands are so weak
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Feb 9, 2010 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
everyone always talks about his passing
no accountability for the fact that he commits 4-5 turnovers a game
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
also, man does Providence take a lot of awful 3's
after like 3 mins they’ve taken like 5 ugly 3 point attempts
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:10 PM EST reply actions
That comment applies to Monroe as well
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Feb 9, 2010 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
Keno did not see game tape of Nova
We put up 103 points against their press. May want to sit back in zone there Keno
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
SB Nation
8 minutes in
I think we are probably already being outrebounded by like 10
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:16 PM EST reply actions
they are a great rebounding team
terrible shooting
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Feb 9, 2010 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
If we could rebound, we’re up 10 right now
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
SB Nation
Haines
It’s nice to have you here tonight
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Feb 9, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
good to be here
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
SB Nation
jeremiah was better on D than the starters
not sure whether bennimon is.
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah I'm talking more offense related
And defenses not guarding him
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Feb 9, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
WE HAVE SIMS SIGHTING
I’m nervous and excited at the same time
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
SB Nation
I just peed myself a little
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Feb 9, 2010 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
nice
all we need for henry to see time is Monroe to get in foul trouble… doh
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by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
he may be on the court, but he is invisible
by SkinsCapsHoyasCocks on Feb 9, 2010 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
He has a few rebounds
Playing better than Bennimon
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Feb 9, 2010 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
wow that was an ugly looking free throw
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:20 PM EST reply actions
Providence Shooting
0 pct from 3, 40 pct from the line, 38 pct from the field. CLEARLY NOT ON COCAINE
Easy there Jason
You’re not Lebron. No shots from the logo.
Triple Jinx
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:23 PM EST reply actions
argh they have no defense
we dont have to take these bad shots, Hollis and Henry
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:30 PM EST reply actions
timeout
“ok lets get this to vaughn for a 15 footer…go”
High fives only on three pointers.
by TheYellofAllYells on Feb 9, 2010 7:32 PM EST reply actions
Not a huge fan
Do love Monroe’s FT stroke as of late
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Feb 9, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
Supporting guys (Hollis, Henry, Vaughn, Bennimon, Clark)
not playing well.
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
JT3 playing offense/defense with Monroe/Sims?
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
smart?!?!
because henry sims is a defensive stalwart/
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Feb 9, 2010 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
Because he has 5 eligible fouls
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Feb 9, 2010 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
These guys are so shitty at shooting
Good position won’t even get us rebounds
It's not you, it's me.
this game is really exposing the fact
that we are last in the BE at rebounding
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:38 PM EST reply actions
Is that true?
Doesn’t feel like its been a huge issue this year.
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Feb 9, 2010 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
yup
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/leaders?cat=teamrbd&type=1&groupId=4&seasonType=2&seasonYear=2010
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
But possession adjusted
Don’t think that’d be the case
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Feb 9, 2010 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
it hasnt been a huge problem thus far
but this game its starting to be
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
though we are doing a good job at being better in our one possession
than they are with their 2-3 possessions
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
8 of the Friars 15 rebounds are offensive. 2 of the Hoyas 11 are offensive
by SkinsCapsHoyasCocks on Feb 9, 2010 7:42 PM EST reply actions
falling asleep again
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
SB Nation
Wright has 5 points
we’re halfway to victory
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:51 PM EST reply actions
hahaha Devendork has been signed to play in New Zealand
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 7:54 PM EST reply actions
American women everywhere rest easy tonight
With the news that Demondork is moving 10k miles away
KBE
But where is DMac these days
the story about him beating up his girlfriend was the only hightlight from today’s “Sleeping . . .”
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Feb 9, 2010 8:00 PM EST reply actions
trying to poison yourself before we lose?
by lordnick on Feb 9, 2010 8:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
/feels blood pressure rising quickly
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
SB Nation
ridiculous to call that a tie up
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 8:14 PM EST reply actions
Bear hug is now a jump ball
I really can’t keep up with all these rule changes.
I hadnt realized that Cahill was here
awful calls
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
burr is as bad as Cahill . .
old men should not be refs
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Feb 9, 2010 8:19 PM EST reply actions
have always thought this
Burr sucks
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
SB Nation
With Jim Burr in the building
you knew the reffing was bound to become uneven and nonsensical. let em play, start calling everything, let em play again, then ticky tack. crap.
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
SB Nation
wow
that last play was pretty
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 8:24 PM EST reply actions
if we came up with some more defensive rebounds
we’d start running away with this thing
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 8:24 PM EST reply actions
Providence band
much dorkier than our kids . . if that is even possble
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Feb 9, 2010 8:26 PM EST reply actions
Unclear what happens if Wright picks up his 4th
Also unclear why he doesn’t realize he can’t pick up a 3rd foul with Clark having 4
It's not you, it's me.
theory of wrightivity and the clark corollary
Will be pushed to breaking point. I predict a singularity (which presumably involves Hollis somewhere)
KBE
need to stay pissed off here
this team is so good when they play with edge
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
SB Nation
skyline chili
is whats for dinner . . . now that chris is going to take over, I can focus on the important stuff
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Feb 9, 2010 8:29 PM EST reply actions
That was terrible
Reach-in at the 3-point line with 3 fouls (and the only other capable PG on the bench with 4), followed by a wrecking ball drive.
But if it gets him to double digits, I will be content.
by Vee Sanford's Next-door Neighbor on Feb 9, 2010 8:30 PM EST reply actions
One thing I really like about Wright
he rebounds terrifically for a guy 6’2"
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 8:33 PM EST reply actions
no foul???
should have been an ‘and one’
by 7Swords of Salat on Feb 9, 2010 8:34 PM EST reply actions
Vaughn may be the heart and soul of this team
Sets the tone for the aggressive attitude and hard work
It's not you, it's me.
no Ruben on all-time list??
crazy talk
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Feb 9, 2010 8:35 PM EST reply actions
was sweets on there?
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
nope
and no othella . . . elmore sucks
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Feb 9, 2010 8:37 PM EST reply actions
elmore
Is pretty good. I thought he has been very pro GU this year. Tonight, it was difficult to say that much about the team with Greg Monroe’s JUNK in his mouth the entire game!
I guess Republicans really do hate black people!
Oh, and Othella can’t be on the hoya big man list. He is only 6’8. Same reason Green shouldn’t be on the list.
Blip
by JahidiLikesPie on Feb 10, 2010 8:10 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
providence shot selection is awful
we should be running away with this
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
14-1 Run
Starts after banked 3,
Ends with ridiculously deep 3.
by Vee Sanford's Next-door Neighbor on Feb 9, 2010 8:41 PM EST reply actions
Triple Double for Monroe?
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 8:42 PM EST reply actions
yeah, would have been really nice
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
SB Nation
you said it
all around there
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
SB Nation
it's not boxing out, they are missing shots by 10 feet
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Feb 9, 2010 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
Evidence
Guards: 11 rebs
Forwards/Centers: 11 rebs, that’s including Hollis.
by Vee Sanford's Next-door Neighbor on Feb 9, 2010 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
agreed
bad officiating on both sides. certainly not the reason they are only up 3
"You switched the samples"
I don't blame them
They’ve been terrible both ways. Just an unevenly reffed game.
But yeah, our shot selection and execution terrible.
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
SB Nation
awesome move Vaughn!!
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 8:48 PM EST reply actions
alls well that ends well
more time off the clock and providence did nothing with it
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
Dear Jamine Petersen,
Nice try, but you are not Greg Monroe.
by Vee Sanford's Next-door Neighbor on Feb 9, 2010 8:52 PM EST reply actions
Lets take the full 35
and then hit the shot to make the lead 8
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 8:53 PM EST reply actions
but what about the sign that reads
“the guy behind me can’t see” obviously they are very into their team
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
ugh a quick turnover followed by
a quick foul. Not what we want
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 8:56 PM EST reply actions
though awful pass
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
Vaughn 2 points away
from being “Georgetown’s high scorer, Julian Vaughn”
Friars clearly have no offense
just jack it up and crash boards
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Feb 9, 2010 8:58 PM EST reply actions
time for Burr to shine . . .
oh, he isn’t one of the players, huh?
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Feb 9, 2010 8:59 PM EST reply actions
12 dimes
fairly impressive for any player
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Feb 9, 2010 9:00 PM EST reply actions
Providence is awfully coached
The shot selection and continually going to the press is solely on the coach
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 9:00 PM EST reply actions
For the love of god
Please stay at least another year, Greg.
fans leaving the Dunk
they are clearly unfamiliar with our late game FT shooting
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Feb 9, 2010 9:01 PM EST reply actions
my goodness
best player in the league (today)
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Feb 9, 2010 9:02 PM EST reply actions
Pretty sure Providence
has airballed more threes than they’ve made.
why id Monroe keeping the ball
he’s the one I least want shooting FTs
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 9:03 PM EST reply actions
layups??????
come on, put that dude on the floor
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Feb 9, 2010 9:04 PM EST reply actions
yeah he did. he hates calling Georgetown games when we win.
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
SB Nation
stop fouling
argh
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 9:06 PM EST reply actions
I'm rich
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
the big 3-00
messy, but showed some ruthlessness and guts in the 2nd half. Especially against a team that we were in danger of playing down to.
KBE
Hooray, beer
Ugly, but necessary win
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Feb 9, 2010 9:11 PM EST reply actions
Good win
Turning Point was when we buckled down some, and started to deny them the ridiculous amount of offensive boards.
Providence had some of the worst shot selection I’ve ever seen
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 9, 2010 9:13 PM EST reply actions
turning point
down seven in second half when i remember i don’t have my casual hoya headband on. Headband on, georgetown outscores providence by 16 points the rest of the half.
Coincidence?
by sleepyhoya on Feb 9, 2010 9:26 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Does anyone else notice
how much Marshon Brooks looks like Nick Cannon….
Marshon:
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/prov/sports/m-baskbl/auto_action/2513094.jpeg
Nick Cannon:
http://www.sohh.com/img/nick-cannon-300×300-2009-12-15.jpg
(aka the Situation) http://cdn.buzznet.com/media-cdn/jj1/headlines/2006/03/nick-cannon-trl.jpg
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