Category Archives: Pre-Game Commentary
Senior Tribute: Tyler Adams #10
Final Tribute to the Seniors: TYLER ADAMS Georgetown 2015 (on left) Tyler, I am sorry that we were unable to see you play after your diagnosis of arrhythmia as a freshman, but am oh so pleased that your heart issue was … Continue reading
Senior Tribute: Jabril Trawick #55
The 4th of 5 Senior Tributes by LPP before Senior Day starting Saturday at 11:40 belongs to Hoya stalwart, Ironman, Philly Tough Jabril Trawick. His reputation precedes him, and I’m not sure how much more there is to say about … Continue reading
Senior Tribute: Aaron Bowen #23
The third Senior Tribute, to the Human Highlight Reel, exceptional athlete and Hoya versatile forward, Aaron Bowen, technically a Fifth Year Senior and part of this significant tribute. A player who unfortunately started his career injured, Aaron has bounced back … Continue reading
Senior Week Tribute: Mikael Hopkins #3
(The second LPP Tribute during Senior Week, to Mikael Hopkins) This is the face I’ll remember most. The determined, focused player, serious, no nonsense, with work to do every game. This season, when needed, you have come through. And you … Continue reading
Tribute to the Georgetown Seniors this Senior Week!
Look for my tribute to the @georgetownhoyas @GeorgetownHoops Seniors this Senior Week, starting tonight with Joshua aka Josh Smith! We will say goodbye to some exceptional seniors this Saturday, and I am already tearing up … Josh, Aaron, Mikael, Jabril, … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Georgetown–Seton Hall Brief Recap; Looking Ahead to BIG EAST Tournament
The Georgetown Hoyas completed a season sweep of the Seton Hall Pirates on Senior Day, Saturday, March 7th, at Verizon Center. It was ultimately a comfortable win, although the Pirates fought until the end, when the Hoyas prevailed, 63-57. However, … Continue reading →