Category Archives: Sports Facts
Providence Completes Season Sweep, Edging Georgetown 74-71 at the Phone Booth
That Feeling Again? This was how many Hoya fans looked, or felt, after the final buzzer sounded on Tuesday night. Those at the Phone Booth aka Verizon Center dreaded the trip home after another winnable game lost. Those fans watching … Continue reading
Hoyas Down Creighton in Omaha in Convincing Fashion, Returning to Form, 67-40
(Thank you, Counting Crows and Adam Duritz, great song “Omaha”) The ProminentPlay Scenario is in play! (See previous post). The Georgetown Hoyas took care of business today on the road and silenced the Bluejays for a second time this season … Continue reading
With Nine Games Remaining, Three Scenarios for the Georgetown Hoyas
Where has the season gone? It seems like it was just November when teams were kicking off their holiday tournaments, and here we are with only nine games remaining in the conference season before the Big East tournament. First up is … Continue reading
Xavier Sweeps Season Series vs Hoyas with 66-53 Victory; Coming Soon: ProminentPlay Analysis of Remaining Conference Season
X marks the spot. Was a film and marketing campaign. This season it could refer to the team–Xavier–that has the Hoyas’ number. If there is another meeting in the Big East tournament, will Coach JT3 and his team be able … Continue reading
Georgetown Hoyas Sweep Season Series against Marquette, in Milwaukee, 95-85 in OT
The benefits of a deep and talented bench were never more in display than yesterday. Nothing that happened in yesterday’s game at Marquette was quite as expected. Starters LJ Peak and Jabril Trawick combined for a total of 15 minutes. … Continue reading
Hoyas Dominate Longtime Big East Foe Villanova for Impressive Statement Win, 78-58
1985. That was decades ago, and none of the current Hoya players were even a twinkle in their parents’ eyes. However, I guarantee you that when you say “Villanova”, the overwhelming majority of Hoya fans 30 years and older still … Continue reading
Georgetown Hoyas Avenge Early Season Loss to Butler With Late Game Heroics, 61-59
This time the Butler couldn’t do it. Before nearly 15,000 fans in a “Gray Out” Saturday afternoon showdown at Verizon Center aka The Phone Booth, the Hoyas came out of the gates cold and fell behind early. Eventually it was the … Continue reading
Hoyas: It’s the Butler, Again
The Hoyas are coming off of one of their most complete games, a road win at DePaul on Tuesday night, and now have the opportunity to avenge their loss to Big East foe, Butler, in late November’s Battle4Atlantis. In that game, … Continue reading
In a Team Effort Led By D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera (DSR), The Hoyas Battle DePaul for a 78-72 Critical Road Win
This is a game Hoya fans have been waiting for. It was not perfect by any measure but was what each Big East game has come to be. A battle, relentless, bodies strewn on the court chasing loose balls. Several … Continue reading
Update: Changing the Odds on the 1/31 Three Scenarios for the Hoyas
2/6/15 update on percentage chances for the 3 LPP Hoya Scenarios: 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 … Continue reading →