Blech. Your Georgetown Hoyas dropped a doozy last night to the Cincinnati Bearcats, the second straight loss for the boys in blue and gray after catapulting into the top ten. Hopefully the Hoyas can use this week to focus on fundamentals and regroup, because suddenly a lot of the goodwill that the team had stored up during its fantastic start has been leaking from the Delusion Train as it chugs towards Madison Square Garden for a showdown with St. John's. As always, here's some hardware for those most deserving.
The Chris Wright Heart of a Champion Award:
Nate Lubick. Hollis Thompson paced the Hoyas with 14 points, but Lubick turned in arguably his most impressive game against a Big East opponent with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists in 23 minutes. Tough to find much good in that fiesta du crap last night, but Lubick's play was certainly a bright spot and something that he'll need to continue going forward.
More Awards after The Jump:
The Dennis Green Memorial They Are Who We Thought They Were Award:
Before we begin to panic and start showering in kerosene, lest we forget that these Hoyas were picked to finish 10th in the Big East and have been outkicking its coverage all season. The Hoyas team you saw against WVU and again last night is going to be the team that you will see for the next couple of months, so get used to these types of games that will have both majestic peaks of brilliance and frightening valleys of ass.
Magic Johnson Award:
For you yungin's out there, before Magic became that guy with HIV, he was one of the greatest basketball players ever and was especially proficient at making incredible passes. Last night, Nate Lubick pulled of this behind the back special, which thanks to hoyasaxual you all now have in gif glory for eternity:
Click to view in all its glory. Nice pass, too bad we lost.
I Can't Stay Mad at You Award:
Otto Porter. You missed the front end of a crucial one and one, rimmed out a layup and then brutally stepped out of bounds with 7 seconds left to end the game/ our chance for a final shot to tie win...but I can't even muster an ounce of the outrage I felt after a hoard of Benimonster turnovers. Otto is still the shining example of what makes our program great - precision, hard work, skillsets, and still I'd be comfortable with him at the line in any game -- and don't for a second question that he should be in there in the closing minutes. Now don't you go breaking my heart.
Killing Me Softly Award:
Henry Sims. Big Hank has been a revelation this year. His passing skills are sublime, and he is a legitimate force on both ends of the floor. The most delusional projection for him in his senior year has been greatly exceeded. Yet, his turnovers are becoming a major issue. In the last 6 games, he has averaged 4 turnovers a game. Even more disconcerting is when the turnovers occur, particularly last night. Come on big fella.
You Suck Comcast Award:
Comcast. OK, ESPNU comes in on the TV my mother's basement but not on my mom's TV upstairs. Fine. That makes perfect sense. I guess I'm running some kind of $2/month sports package scam on you guys. But then you douchebags won't stream the game on ESPN3 on my hispter iPad even though YOU ASSHATS AT COMCAST ARE SPONSORING THE WEBSITE? Let the word go forth from this time and place: I am canceling my cable. As soon as I figure out how to watch sports without it. It's going to be difficult. BUT THE DAYS ARE NUMBERED. DO YOU HEAR ME COMCAST? YOU ARE DIAL UP INTERNET! YOU ARE TOAST!
Better Than Comcast Award:
ESPN. The all new ESPN gamecast graphics, at least as viewed on an iPad, are tremendously casual. Hello ESPN: I WILL PAY YOU MONEY FOR THIS PRODUCT. In fact, I will pay you, say, half of the money I currently pay Comcast for Bravo and Lifetime and other douche canoe channels. BREAK THE CABLE MONOPOLY! I JUST WANT TO WATCH SPORTS. AND TEBOW!!! NON STOP TEBOW!!!!!!
Welcome Back Cotter Award:
Nate Lubick. Good to have Thundersnow back. Lubick was all over the floor last night, scoring on putbacks, taking charges, dishing SWEET behind the back passes, and cleaning up boards. His on floor chemistry with Otto Porter is something to look forward to for the next two and a half years.
Captain Obvious Award:
John Thompson III. So Cincinnati plays four guards, none of whom are particularly good shooters and thrive on penetration. Georgetown has a ton of length, particularly at the swing positions. Otto Porter kept getting torched having to guard a smaller, quicker guard. What is that defense, the one that Syracuse plays, that could probably be a good counter to Cincinnati? The name is escaping me. Oh, I know, A GODDAMNED ZONE.
Groundhog Day Award:
The Georgetown storyline. I know there will be a slew of articles coming out this week asking if this is "the same old Georgetown team" of the past few years. I hate the thought of those articles way more than I actually hate last night's loss. This team has done so many good things already this season, and will absolutely bounce back from this two game losing streak. But having to read about what people perceive as another "typical Georgetown year" is infuriating.
Bob Huggins Coaching Tree Award:
Bob Huggins and Mick Cronin. Maybe JT3 just has a problem with ol' Huggy Bear's coaching tree and the rest of the season will be gravy until we face Kansas State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Win One for The Gipper Award:
Georgetown. Last year, Cincy's Cashmere Wright fell on Chris Wright, breaking his hand and effectively ending Georgetown's season. The Hoyas never won again after Wright's injury. This year, we have one shot to play Cincinnati and avenge Wright's injury. How do we respond? By turning the ball over 17 times in a loss. Not exactly the right way to avenge a former POINT GUARD's injury.
The One That Got Away Award:
Everyone loves newly single Katy Perry's tune, but this game was one Georgetown should have had. To shoot 60% from the field while holding the Bearcats to 46% and lose is a bad thing. Turnovers, turnovers, turnovers. Also, I thought Russell Brand was hilarious in Get Him to the Greek.
The Next Game Matters Award:Saturday Sunday. Forget these two losses, one was a tough road game, the other was a fluky defeat. These things happen over the course of a 30+ game season. Now Georgetown has 5 days to regroup and solidify some issues, namely ball security, free throw shooting, and defense. With a win on Saturday Sunday at Madison Square Garden, all will be right again and the Hoyas will be sitting pretty at 4-2 in the conference with Depaul, Rutgers, and Pitt upcoming.
Dickie V Award:
ESPNU once again managed to pull out a couple D List announcers for this epic battle, and though I was once again forced to watch the game on mute as a result, I did manage to catch the news that Georgetown's three at the end of the first half was banked in by super secret Hoya Holland Thompson.
Best Antidote to Bar Louie's Far Too Appealing $3 Monday Draft Special:
Old Balls Award:
Blue Ivy Carter. Listen, I'm all for funky baby names but this shit has gone too far. If the kid were a boy I could maybe get it for the whole "You're my boy, Blue" opportunity, but I have a feeling that Jigga and Beyonce chose the name "Blue" so they could affectionately call her "B" in songs they are going to write about her, which sucks to the high heavens. Also, hopefully B got all of Beyonce's genes because Jay Z is not a good-looking dude.
Tim Gunn Award:
It never ceases to amaze me how many different fashion looks the other Big East coaches bring to the table. Last night we were treated by Mick Cronin to the black tie on black shirt look, which I have to say I've never seen work with any chicks in any bar. Thank goodness we have JT3 and his terrific selection of finely tailored suits. If you think about it, JT3 is right up there with Villanova's Jay Wright in setting the Big East fashion standard.
No More Excuses Award:
Georgetown students. Your three month winter hiatus is officially over. It is time to support this team by showing up in droves for EVERY. SINGLE. GAME. from here on out. This team has exceeded every expectation this season, and has seen very little support from its peers. In addition, it is unclear to me what people in Washington, DC do for sporting events. The Wizards are the worst team in the NBA, hockey is a Canadian sport, and the Redskins completed another horrific year. There is only one game in town right now, and it's the fighting Georgetown Hoyas. Start showing up.
Jim Nantz Award for In-Game Commentary:
A few golden nuggets from the Casual Gamethread of destiny:
Probably because I wasn't able to watch the WVU debacle:
FearlessMindless Predictions for Cincinatti Game:- Otto hits at least one three pointer and grabs 10+ rebounds
- Markel breaks out of his funk, makes 50% of his threes, and plays tough defense
- Nate and Mikael combine for 6+ offensive boards and get Gates in early foul trouble
- Jason reverts (in a positive fashion) to his fearless driving and foul-drawing ways
- Hollis hits two key jumpers in second half
- Cinci goes cold from three in second half
- Hoyas obtain first double-digit victory in Big East play 70 – 58
First time, long time...
This 9 p.m. start is rough. Working late solely because it makes no sense to head home when Verizon is walking distance.
Syracuse boards keep mentioning how their OOC will improve in future years because of playing us. I hope this is just their own fantasy.
who got out of crim pro 45 mins early on the first day?
THIS GIRL!
great omen for tonight
Currently less students at the game than at a UConn team meeting
Thanks ACC, for taking out the traSh
by The Dulcet Tones of Rich Chvotkin on Jan 9, 2012 8:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
"Mick" Cronin
Any other Irish-Americans offended by this guy’s name?
What are these assertions!?
by chrisharvey'sfacialhair on Jan 9, 2012 9:15 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
our big men
BLOW MORE WIDE OPEN SHOTS THAN ANY TEAM IN THE COUNTRY
Blip
by JahidiLikesPie on Jan 9, 2012 9:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
wow yancy gates is huge
I would not want to be sucker punched by him
by henrysimsdunking on Jan 9, 2012 9:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Beth Mowins and Tim Welsh
Aka…..the A-team. Surprised we could get them during spelunking season.
Cincinnati's coach looks like Scott Hamilton
there I said it
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Jan 9, 2012 10:07 PM EST reply actions
I think
I’d be zoning the hell out of this team
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Henry's mid range game
May be the name of my first child
The more I think about it Kashmir
is a good name.
Cashmere, not so much.
New sig tba
by PerryMcDonald'sRightCross on Jan 9, 2012 10:31 PM EST reply actions
Welcome back, turnovers
I’d say I missed you, but that’d be a bigger lie than claiming LSU’s offense has been good tonight.
value the ball...
posesssions = points. turnovers = drano consumption
by HuskerHoya on Jan 9, 2012 10:47 PM EST via Android app reply actions
WHERE THE FUCK IS TRAWICK
by The Lorry Michel Backrub on Jan 9, 2012 10:53 PM EST reply actions
Live by the Freshmen
Die by the Freshmen. sigh.
by Victor's Eyepatch on Jan 9, 2012 11:00 PM EST reply actions
I have no idea.
In the last four years
We are a combined 1-10 against West Virginia and Cincinnati. I’m going to save my judgment on our team until after the Pitt game (the next four), as follows:
4-0: legitimate Elite 8 team that just cannot beat WVU and Cincy
3-1: NCAA tournament team that has an outside shot at making the second weekend.
2-2: Bubblicious at best. Hello, NIT game at McDonough.
1-3: 08-09 all over again.
0-4: ready to jump off a cliffby Vee Sanford's Next-door Neighbor on Jan 9, 2012 11:13 PM EST reply actions
Gratuitous Pic of Amber Heard Poolside with Her Arm Over Her Head Award:
Indeed.
The Georgetown Hoyas are a nationally ranked powerhouse.
St. John's is NeXt.
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Cut back on turnovers at crucial stages of the game and attack consistently we WIN! It's as simple as that!
http://glidehoyas.blogspot.com/2012/01/hoyas-turnovers-tell-tale-of-68-64-loss.html
Kent Adrian - January 10, 2012
TIIIIIIMBER
Westendhoya - January 10, 2012
Georgetown Salute Video
Like to share with Hoya fans…I know it’s after a real tough loss, but… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p73xw44gdL0&feature=share
Kent Adrian - January 10, 2012
DaJuan Summers
First game active for Hornets last night. 4 points and 3 rebounds in a whopping 24 minutes.
CasualHoya - January 10, 2012
Sunday
Our next game is on Sunday.
PhillyHoya - January 10, 2012
semantics
CasualHoya - January 10, 2012
could be important
For instance I heard that lsu’s offense had a scheduling snafu and didn’t even show up yesterday
onceahoya - January 10, 2012 via mobile
I just don't want people on the wrong Thundertrain
And because it’s important info for NFL viewing purposes.
PhillyHoya - January 10, 2012
i'm somewhat sure i would have looked at my tickets and noticed this
but only somewhat…
Hoya Saxual - January 10, 2012
will the Garden be graced by your giftastic presence?
You shouldn’t have any problem spotting the swirling maelstrom of casualties up from DC
SirHoya - January 11, 2012
oh, of course it will! i only live in jersey, after all.
and I’ll have my dad & baby sister in tow – those worlds coliding could be interesting…
Hoya Saxual - January 11, 2012 via mobile
how very convenient
for the legions of suitors expressing their affections during last Saturday’s game – they can seek your father’s permission, then pop the question then and there (hopefully not on the big screen – they wouldn’t want a UCLA debacle redux…)
SirHoya - January 11, 2012 via iPhone app
this ends so, so well. especially if i introduce it like this:
“guess what, dad? i posted a video on the internet and some guys liked it so much that they want to marry me!”
the poor man will have a stroke. will you be among the revelers as well?
Hoya Saxual - January 12, 2012
wouldn't miss this debacle for the world
regardless of the lifetime banning order from NYC that might result.
Attending along with MyFairHoya (as I may require chaperoning). The two of you can negotiate terms, per the WV game thread…
SirHoya - January 12, 2012
ah, excellent!
Hoya Saxual - January 12, 2012 via mobile
CasualHoya - January 10, 2012
Delusion is still running rampant at ESPN
Georgetown mentioned as (unlikely but possible) final four team in 2 articles
HERE discussing New Orleans as venue for final four (and referencing 1982), and HERE King’s court Hype machine.
Also a fairly rational article by Eammon Brennan on last night’s loss. Includes references to Global Phenomenon.
hoyabballownsall - January 10, 2012
King's article
Sounds like he had this list at the ready and then had to deal with us screwing the pooch last night.
HoyaJoker07 - January 10, 2012
parrish and goodman
both have clark on their midseason wooden ballots
train may have slowed down but it hasn’t stopped yet
hoyabballownsall - January 10, 2012
That was a ridiculous game...
cousin to the Davidson game where the buzzer sounded and I couldn’t believe we’d lost
VictorPage'sLeftEye - January 10, 2012
agreed
hoyasincebirth - January 10, 2012
I still believe.
but we have evidence that some of JT3’s coaching flaws (note: HE’S STILL MY FAVORITE COACH AND I LOVE HIM TO DEATH AND WANT HIM TO RETIRE AFTER 30 BILLION YEARS AS A HOYA COACH) are returning, and it’s frustrating because during the first half I was most impressed with how that wasn’t the case.
For example, our inbounds play is STILL THE SAME DAMN PLAY. and it led to turnovers. In the first half, however, Clark brilliantly slide to the left behind Lubick’s screen instead of straight back as the outlet at the top of the key. The Cincy defender, expecting the same play we always use in which Clark would go straight back was out of position and Clark got an easy and open shot out of that small adjustment. Yet later in the game we had at least one turnover because we ran the normal inbounds play and the defender read the lazy pass to clark. sigh
I also believe he needs to start pulling players after lazy passes get picked off.
we can cut down the turnovers. most frustrating part of that is that the coaching staff could do more. i hope they do.
thejerseytornado - January 10, 2012
ha ha
Providence 76 L’ville 50 with 5:04 left to play
beatcuse - January 10, 2012 via iPhone app
and none of the ranked teams we defeated are ranked anymore...
it was a setup for a major delusion.
soya - January 10, 2012
I hear you
Still loved watching Louisville get drummed. Took a little bit of the Cincy sting away.
beatcuse - January 10, 2012 via iPhone app
Maybe Providence should be ranked
WarmupEwing - January 11, 2012
Game on Sunday
Didn’t know where to try to get the answer to this – but my seats are in Section 102 – will I be stuck behind the St. John’s student section??? If so I’m more than willing to sit higher up at MSG!
WrightWay - January 11, 2012
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