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Georgetown-Butler III, Playing for Advantage at Hinkle Fieldhouse Tonight: Battle of the BIG EAST DAWGS

Jack: “Not him (Butler Blue III) again?  And this time, in Indianapolis?  I need a treat.” Who doesn’t think this is the most important game of the season?  At least the most important to date?  (thank you, Ron) This is … Continue reading

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The Red Storm Beat the Hoyas Handily, 81-70, Avenging Prior Loss in DC

Off Balance? There are a few statements I can make with relative certainty after the Hoyas loss to the St. John’s Red Storm at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, 2/28: 1.  The Game was decided in the first half after … Continue reading

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Republishing 1/31/15 Are Hoyas Prominent or Less Prominent? The ProminentPlay Scenario Still in Play!

The ProminentPlay Scenario Still in Play! (Republished from 1/13/15) Here are three scenarios I envision for the Hoyas down the stretch leading to the Big East tournament, starting with the best case scenario: The ProminentPlay Scenario: While this analysis is … Continue reading

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Hoyas vs. St. John’s at MSG 2/28/15: Not Just Another Game, It’s a Harbinger

Skate, or Wait? For the 18-8 Hoyas, it’s the antepenultimate game of the regular season. It’s a rematch against the 19-8 St. John’s Red Storm at the World’s Most Famous Arena. While some fans may lull themselves into believing this … Continue reading

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Hoyas #26 in the AP and Coaches Polls

As predicted earlier this morning … not yet back in the Top 25 in those 2 polls.  Are ranked in Top 25 in other polls and #20 in RPI.

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Hoyas Sweep Season Series in Scrappy Game with Desperate DePaul, 68-63, on Stormy Saturday Night in DC

The Prominent News:  The Hoyas secured the victory and made it three consecutive victories before they hit the road for rematches with St. John’s and Butler.  The Hoyas gutted this one out, as the outcome was in doubt, especially late … Continue reading

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Hoyas Face DePaul Blue Demons at the Phone Booth Saturday Night

With four games to go in its Big East regular season, tonight in Prime Time (8pm Tipoff), the Georgetown Hoyas host DePaul at Verizon Center.  Taking one game at a time, no team should be overlooked and to continue its … Continue reading

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The Georgetown Hoyas Tame the Red Storm, 79-57, with a Balanced Attack

The Georgetown Hoyas (17-8, 9-5 Big East) continue to Peak and Surge at the right time.  No better time than mid-February to take advantage of the home court advantage after a win on the road in Newark vs. Seton Hall … Continue reading

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Hoyas Host St. John’s and Enter the Final Stretch of the Regular Season

Hoyas Ascending? (The Exorcist Stairs, Georgetown) It’s really that time, Hoya Fans.  Seems like just yesterday the team was traveling to the Bahamas to compete in the Battle4Atlantis to cut their teeth, especially the Freshmen Five (Peak, Copeland, White, Campbell … Continue reading

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Hoyas Right the Ship at the Pru Center, Regain Touch and Storm the Hall, 86-67

The Hoyas took a page from the national champion Georgetown sailing team, corrected course and steered clear of disaster by getting their season back on track in Newark against the Seton Hall Pirates.  No doubt who controlled the waters in … Continue reading

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