Monthly Archives: February 2016

Do the Hoyas Have The X Men’s Number? Fighting for Tournament Life

There’s only one thing to do–get back, Jack, and Do It Again! (Steely Dan, 1973) Fighting for Post-Season Existence, the Georgetown Hoyas host the Xavier Musketeers (#8) at noon today at Verizon Center.  With a chance to squeeze at least … Continue reading

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Hoyas Lose to Providence, 75-72, After Digging Out of 26-Point Hole

At the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence yesterday, in the second meeting of the two teams this season, the Georgetown Hoyas were in, then out, now back in the hole again.  Jack doesn’t know which end is up and can … Continue reading

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Hoyas Seeking Divine (or Special?) Providence in Rhode Island

Not a theologian, I apologize for any misuse of this term.  However, one can certainly agree that the Hoyas (14-11, 7-5 in the Big East) are at the point in the season when they can use “help or care from … Continue reading

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Hoyas Thump Johnnies En Route to 7-0 Finish in the Big East Regular Season

It’s time to get delusional because I spend way too much time being rational and realistic.  So this is the post where I get to play “Jeane Dixon” (does anyone remember her?  Or even “Madam Marie” (more of you know … Continue reading

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13-10 Hoyas Meet Pirates at Pru Center with No Room for Error

Digging a hole.  We’ve all heard the expression.  The Georgetown Hoyas at 13-10 have a tough remaining Big East schedule ahead, starting at the Prudential Center tonight in Newark, NJ, the home court of the Seton Hall Pirates (16-6,  6-4 … Continue reading

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