Big East Media Day: Long Year Ahead for Georgetown?
by CasualHoya on Oct 19, 2011 9:00 AM EDT
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Today is the annual Big East media day in New York City, and while rainy conditions in the Big Apple welcome the various coaches and Sports Information Directors who trail them into Madison Square Garden for a series of interviews, last night the members of the media covering the Conference released their preseason poll.
1. Syracuse 29 (6 1st-place votes)
2. Connecticut 30 (8)
3. Louisville 45 (2)
4. Pittsburgh 58
5. Marquette 90
6. Cincinnati 96
7. West Virginia 120
8. Villanova 124
9. Notre Dame 141
10. Georgetown 153
11. Rutgers 188
12. St. John's 191
13. Seton Hall 204
14. South Florida 230
15. DePaul 236
16. Providence 241(Teams were given one point for a 1st-place vote, two points for a 2nd-place vote and so on through No. 16).
Boom. TENTH.
Preseason All-Big East team after The Jump:
All-Big East team:
Ashton Gibbs, Pittsburgh
Kris Joseph, Syracuse
Jeremy Lamb, Connecticut
Tim Abromaitis, Notre Dame
Darius Johnson-Odom, Marquette
Others receiving votes:
Yancy Gates, Cincinnati
Kevin Jones, West Virginia
Peyton Siva, Louisville
Scoop Jardine, Syracuse
Andre Drummond, Connecticut
Alex Oriakhi, Connecticut
Maalik Wayns, Villanova
Mouphtaou Yarou, VillanovaPlayer of the Year:
Ashton Gibbs, Pittsburgh (7 votes)
Jeremy Lamb, Connecticut (4)
Darius Johnson-Odom, Marquette (2)
Kris Joseph, Syracuse (1)
Tim Abromaitis, Notre Dame (1)
Peyton Siva, Louisville (1)
Rookie of the Year:
Andre Drummond, Connecticut (12 votes)
Wayne Blackshear, Louisville (1)
Chane Behanan, Louisville (1)
Ryan Boatright, Connecticut (1)
Khem Birch, Pittsburgh (1)
I reviewed that list a few times and though it's certainly odd not to see Georgetown mentioned even once on any of the above lists, it's not all that surprising. The good news I suppose is that there appears to be a sharp drop-off after the top 10 teams in the league, so hopefully Georgetown can pull a few surprises and climb into that top 8 range that will likely earn Tournament bids.
And yes smartasses, I am referring to the NCAA Tournament.
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perfect
lowest predicted finish in a while. last three years we were 4th, 5th and 7th but finished 9th, 7th and 11th.
Good talk.
will finish better. i think this team is more like jt3’s first four years than his last three.
’05 – predicted 11th, finished 7th
’06 – predicted 6th, finished 5th
’07 – predicted 2nd, finished 1st
’08 – predicted T-1st, finished 1st
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Oct 19, 2011 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope Hollis and Otto
feel somewhat slighted and take it out on our opponents.
by iheartgregmonroe on Oct 19, 2011 10:18 AM EDT reply actions
Too many question marks to expect any higher
Most Big East teams (and most colelge teams in general) have more question marks these days due to the early exits of even decent players. Unless you put a lot of stock in Hollis, who really hasn’t merited it so far, there’s no big name player to hang your hat on if you are looking to vote for GU. In the long run I think it’s a good thing that we’ll have to earn every ounce of our reputation this season.
I do think that Otto Porter has been overlooked by just about everyone in this scenario. He will be turning heads quickly.
Aston Gibbs has Game. But he doesn't have Game.
“Abromaitis on Gibbs: “I was his wingman for two weeks in China, and I think he got rejected by girls from every country.” "
by hoyasincebirth on Oct 19, 2011 10:35 AM EDT reply actions
Abromitis seems like a pretty casual dude.
Tim Abromaitis poking fun at his long career: “It started when I signed my letter of intent in…1997 I think?”
by hoyasincebirth on Oct 19, 2011 10:41 AM EDT reply actions
good. this team needs to fight it's way up
10th is about right for predictions, but the team could definitely be much better. just a question of whether or not they do.
by thejerseytornado on Oct 19, 2011 11:02 AM EDT reply actions
Just like Real Steel
Hoyas have a great chance to suprise this year, because who would have guessed that a movie about god damn Boxing Robots would lead the box office two weeks in a row.
Plus it would really help if Sims actually becamse a fighting robot.
It’s going to be a fun year..
Can’t wait to see these kids kick claw and scratch (pause).. If the efforts there we should suprise some people…. Hoyaaaaaaas!!!
Our chief weapon is surprise...
and fear… fear and surprise
Our two weapons are fear and surprise…and ruthless efficiency….
Our three weapons are fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency….
After that last, unholy row,
I never, ever play, basketball now.
It joins a list of things I'll miss like fencing foils and lovely girls I'll never kiss.
by vivanloshoyas on Oct 19, 2011 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Though as Jesuits
our devotion to the Pope is somewhat less than fanatical.
Let's settle this with a poll.
by wadetandy on Oct 19, 2011 1:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Not that one...
After that last, unholy row,
I never, ever play, basketball now.
It joins a list of things I'll miss like fencing foils and lovely girls I'll never kiss.
by vivanloshoyas on Oct 19, 2011 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
quotes referencing Georgetown
Aaron_McElherne Aaron McElherne
At #BEMediaday with Brian Sandler and a whole bunch of other journalists. John Thompson III was good to chat with.
nathanfenno Nathan Fenno
Hollis Thompson on below-par preseason predictions for #Hoyas: “I don’t even know what they are.” #bemediaday
by hoyasincebirth on Oct 19, 2011 12:11 PM EDT reply actions
miggyflavored Miggy Gutierrez
Tad bit surprised not many questions to #gtown peeps about fight in china…guess everyone wants realignment #bemediaday #bigeast
by hoyasincebirth on Oct 19, 2011 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
TarikElBashir Tarik El-Bashir
Gtown Coach John Thompson III said he’s considering allowing Hoya freshmen to talk before the second semester this season. Whoa.
by hoyasincebirth on Oct 19, 2011 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Hope For More But Expect This Result.....At Best
From a fan’s standpoint, lower initial expectations should lead to less frustrations this year watching the Hoyas. But not necessarily a lot of wins in Big East play. I do not believe that Hollis is going to be a difference maker on this team. He may well be the “best player”, but I just have not seen enough brilliance or leadership from Hollis to will this team to win games that they would otherwise lose. I expect solid play from both Hollis and Jason Clark, with any surprises to come from elsewhere. And I think we will see a few if JT III lets him team play a bit.
With paranoia,
Football schools picked
for 6 of the top 7, including the top 4. Average place 6th.
Basketball schools picked for 4 of the bottom 5 including the last two. Average place 11th.
Tell me again why the football schools keep us around.
Ah the quality Uconn education
AndreDrummond03 Andre Drummond
Just finished a English scavenger hunt with @Roscoe_Smith22 in the library…… Lol gotta love english class
it's progress - they're inside it
last week’s scavenger hunt was probably to find the library…
by Hoya Saxual on Oct 19, 2011 3:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
heh, they didn't have "english class" like that when I was in college...
Oh, it wasn’t supposed to be sexual innuendo?
by HoyaSmacksYa on Oct 19, 2011 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
compare that to this tweet from Nate Lubick
natelubick Nate Lubick
“@brian2grossman: i hate when teachers cancel class. i just wanna learn”
by hoyasincebirth on Oct 19, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
"Syracuse is playing Clemson tonight on TV!" he joked. "It’s not Syracuse-Georgetown. Syracuse will play Florida State tonight! N.C. State! Wake Forest!"
http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/10/19/pitino-goes-off-on-syracuse-pitt-bolting-big-east/
Good talk.
totally biased
still loved it.
High fives only on three pointers.
by TheYellofAllYells on Oct 19, 2011 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Best moment of Pitino unattended comedy
Pitino on Syracuse, Pitt “You’ve been dating this woman for 30 years, show a little respect.”
Record At School 160-173 (7 years)???
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Oct 19, 2011 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
They can't all be winners
it’s crazy that he has more losses at Georgetown than he does in his entire career.
Obviously should read 160-73. Easy mistake.
by hoyasincebirth on Oct 19, 2011 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Some very encouraging quotes from today's media day
G Jason Clark said that an increased intensity during practice has been a major difference from previous teams. "Guys aren’t afraid to go after guys," he said. "Guys understand if we go after each other, it may get heated, but it will make each of us better."
Coach John Thompson III is pleased that his heralded freshman class, led by F Otto Porter , didn’t arrive on campus with big heads. "I don’t think this is an egotistical group," he said. "Walking in the door, they all had a positive sense of selflessness to be a good teammate."
How quickly we forget!
Anyone remember who was picked to come in 10th in the Big East last year? Hint: they had a player who’s name rhymed with “BEMBA FALKER”
Booking my casual flight to the SUPERDOME!!!
interesting
on nova trying to keep temple out….or not
The way I read it
With some reading between the lines is.
They’re not out and out blocking Temple, but they don’t want temple in unless they get in for football as well.
So in all reality yeah they are blocking temple, by tying the anchor of Villanova football to Temple’s neck. They’re basically saying you have to add Nova if you’re going to add Temple. Doubt the BE wants both.
by hoyasincebirth on Oct 20, 2011 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
i greatly took forward to the day
when the PAC 1012 merges with the SEC, adds on Texas, Oklahoma and a handful of Big 10 schools and play on sundays to compete with the NFL.
and all the “movers” that are ruining the current landscape get screwed too.
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Oct 20, 2011 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
nova moving up is bad for gtown
might be good for the short term future of the big east, but we all know it will never last.
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Oct 20, 2011 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
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