Category Archives: Heroes
#17 Michigan Shocked by N.J.I.T.
You know that basketball powerhouse from Newark, New Jersey, N.J.I.T.? New Jersey Institute of Technology is largely a commuter school educating future engineers, scientists and others, and is the only independent program in Division I. NJIT is never found in … Continue reading
Hoyas Battle in Atlantis and Fall Short, 68-65, to #2 Wisconsin
Nothing to be ashamed of. A gutsy effort. A performance by DSR that was worthy of all of the pre-season accolades (Wooden nominee, Cousy nominee, Big East Player of the Year, etc.). 29 points, great leadership and 5 of 6 … Continue reading
Georgetown Hoyas Nip #18 Florida Gators in OT, 66-65
This Gator who resides in warm waters and swamps of the southeast and elsewhere can conquer many creatures, but last night fell short in conquering the Hoya, a mythical creature having origins on the Hilltop of Northwest Washington, D.C., with … Continue reading
Hoyas Upend the Islanders, 78-62
When I arrived at the Verizon Center tonight, I thought that there must have been an error on the scoreboard when the opponent read: Islanders. No, not at all, the team from Texas A&M Corpus Christi indeed reside on an … Continue reading
The Importance of a Mascot: Farewell JJ
Today I went on a Social Media roller coaster ride. First, the blogger Casual Hoya reported that Georgetown’s beloved mascots were gone and not returning. That is, the dogs Jack the Bulldog, the senior retired regal mascot who has been … Continue reading
Battling Hard, Unable to Finish, the Hoyas Fall to #10 Kansas, 75-70
It’s time now to ask the ultimate question: while the Hoyas can play with some of the best teams in the country, can they win? With the exception of beating then nationally ranked #18 Florida (now unranked) in the first … Continue reading →