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Casual Pic of Team Huddle Award. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
The Georgetown Hoyas avoided a New Year's Eve disaster by defeating the Providence Friars on Saturday, and as usual we here at THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON are handing out hardware to those most deserving. 2012 is like, totally going to be the best year evahr. Away we go...
The Chris Wright Heart of a Champion Award:
Jason Clark. Clark wasn't exactly en fuego against the Friars, but he led the Hoyas with 16 points on 6-12 shooting from the field. Clark also added 8 rebounds and 3 steals in a solid defensive effort, and his fastbreak layup off a steal in the final minutes put the game out of reach.
More Awards after The Jump:
Not So Fast Award:
Hollis Thompson. Hollis tested the NBA draft waters last summer and will probably leave Georgetown after this season with the hope of being drafted. Doubtful that the Providence game is going to be part of his writing sample, however. Hollis had just 4 points on 2-9 shooting from the field including 0-3 from three. One of those three point attempts was a wide open attempt that could have pushed the Hoyas to a comfortable margin down the stretch that barely drew rim.
Silver Lining Award:
The game was ugly, no diggity, but this was precisely the type of game that Hoyas teams in the recent past may have lost. With basically everyone on the team struggling to make baskets, the Hoyas turned up the heat on the defensive end and made it nearly impossible for the Friars to score. It's an encouraging sign that the Hoyas could pull out a Conference win with nothing going right, so best to take the W and move on.
Lord Voldemort Award:
Yikes. This game was U-G-L-Y. A letdown after Louisville was to be expected, and it's tough to get up for a game against a Big East doormat on New Year's Eve day when all the students are on break, but excuses aside the offense wasn't crisp and the Hoyas looked shitty. When Georgetown played Louisville most pundits thought the Cardinals were overrated and not worthy of being in the top 10, so it will be interesting to see how the newly minted top 10 Hoyas show up for Marquette.
Christmas Break Award:
Why not use take a luxurious trip to scenic Marco Island, Florida to watch the Hoyas nearly ruin the season against Providence!
Beaches are casual.
Otto Porter Award for Filling the Boxscore:
Henry Sims. Sims was a woeful 2-13 from the floor, but he managed 11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists and got to the free throw line for 9 attempts. A number of Henry's 11 misses were bunnies from close, and while the number of misses from point blank range are becoming annoying, if just a few more actually go in this game probably isn't as close as it was.
DUNK THE BALL DAMMIT Award:
Georgetown Hoyas. Someone somewhere noted that the Georgetown Hoyas probably lead the nation in dunks against to dunks for ratio in the past few years, and though I'm way too lazy to even bother verifying that, it is definitely true. Who was the last 'above the rim' player the Hoyas had? Victor Page?
Smart Money Bet of the Game Award:
Teasing the Hoyas to +5 and parlaying that with an adjusted under of 90. Incidentally, the combined scoring total of 89 points came close to the Big East record for fewest combined points, which is 85, set by Providence and Boston College in 2000. It is the 7th time under John Thompson III the Hoyas have scored fewer than 50, and it was gross.
Salvage Your Dignity Award:
The Georgetown promotions team is rapidly turning the casual gatling gun into a national joke. If anyone knows who this kid was operating the t-shirt gun in this one, please have him contact THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON as we want to have a little sitdown session.
Dickie V Award:
Usually I like Doris Burke and think she's kind of like the female version of Jay Bilas. But Doris might have had a little too much eggnog over the holidays because she was a tad off in this one. At one point after a Hollis Thompson post move which she rightly called a "pro move", she then compared Hollis to...Dirk Nowitzki. When I see those Hollis post moves the image of a seven foot German definitely comes to mind.
Dr. Feelgood Award:
Great to see former Hoya Jeff Green courtside and cheering on his former squad. Hopefully 2012 brings Green better health and continued success in the NBA. Do I still think that Green's leaving early cost Georgetown a possible NCAA Championship? Yes. Yes I do.
The @GlideHoyas Tweet of the Game Award:
Our man Glide is a twitter maven, pumping out over 37,000 tweets during his storied career as Georgetown's #1 fan. Going forward, we're honoring Glide by publishing the most casual tweet to @casualhoya during the game.
@CasualHoya chris w heart of a champion award must go to Jeff G for showing up twitpic.com/81dbc5 so close to surgery
Fan of the Game Award:
According to CBS Sports, after a moment of silence for former Big East commissioner Dave Gavitt, a fan in the upper deck of the Verizon Center yelled "Syracuse sucks!" loud enough to be heard throughout the building, which drew laughs from many in attendance.
Ride Wit Me Award:
From the Lou and he's proud. via www.picgifs.com
Is there any question that Otto Porter is Missouri's best export since Nelly? 15 rebounds and the deciding play with an and-one? It's pretty simple - good things happen when Otto is on the floor. He does need a better nickname though - Otto-matic is a bit too simple.
Ted Leonsis Award for Getting Things Done:
NOT Mark Sanchez. Wow, what a horrible performance turned in by the precious New York Jets Sanchize. 3 picks against the lowly Dolphins in a must-win game? Hooray! Honorable mention - NOT the Detroit Lions. Playing your starters in a game you want to win and giving up nearly 50 points to Matt Flynn and the Packers B Team in a loss? Congrats! Next up is a date with the Saints in New Orleans. Good luck.
Supercuts Award:
Listen, I'm not about to poke fun at Providence coach Ed Cooley for the skin disease that has caused that unfortunate scalp issue, but come on. COME ON.
Prop Joe Award for Providence Coach Who Bears a Striking Resemblance to The Wire's Prop Joe:
Ed Cooley.
Casual New Year's Resolution Award:
Be nicer.
Jim Nantz Award for In-Game Commentary:
Here are a few golden nuggets from the Casual Gamethread:
Maybe lubick could you some Enzyte for natural enhancement and more confidence.
Section 101.
by RileysDressLikeAHoyaJersey on Dec 31, 2011 2:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
doris burke
NYE cleavage.
More vodka please
Blip
by JahidiLikesPie on Dec 31, 2011 2:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
uncle ted
The best. Tall boy stella cans are the best.
They even have the beer guy in the stands today.
Happy New Year!!!
by iheartgregmonroe on Dec 31, 2011 2:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Either something's wrong with my TV
or this game is in slow motion
This game is a preview of tomorrow mornings hangover
Section 101.
by RileysDressLikeAHoyaJersey on Dec 31, 2011 2:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions
the points scored in this game are starting to remind me of when I used to announce girl's high school basketball games
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Dec 31, 2011 3:10 PM EST reply actions
Why was a cross-dresser operating the gatling gun?
this team does not do well
when they don’t score points
Eat that box
This game is a flaming bag of shit on JTIII's doorstep
Does he water it down by going inside to no-dunk Hank? Or step on it with contested 35 footers by Jason?
by TouomouIsMyHomie on Dec 31, 2011 3:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions
christ on a cracker
1-point game?!?!
Anyone wanna buy my ticket to New Orleans?
Cheap
Wow
Providence fans behind us just spilled their beer on my 19 month old niece. Sloppy drunk. Ugly game.
by Great Vengeance and Furious Anger on Dec 31, 2011 3:39 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
IM FREAKING OUT RIGHT NOW
only horse tranquilizers could calm me down
sanityonleave offered to have porter's babies
impressive commitment, as that will require a sex-change operation
by Hoya Saxual on Dec 31, 2011 3:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions
This game is gonna force me to rewatch the 2010 Duke game
beginning to forget what offense looks like
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Dec 31, 2011 3:54 PM EST reply actions
He finally did something to deserve this.... Clark Kent
by chrisharvey'sfacialhair on Dec 31, 2011 3:59 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
This game was so bad
I won’t even care that it takes 4 days for the casual awards
by Coach K's kneepads on Dec 31, 2011 4:04 PM EST reply actions
Newly Single Katy Perry Showing Off Ample Busom Award:
Indeed.
The Georgetown Hoyas are a nationally ranked powerhouse.
Marquette is NeXt.
0 recs | 55 comments
I have no beef with the Gatling gun
Theyre embracing the campiness with both arms now. In related news, angry birds is just horrific. Either find people who can work a damn slingshot or cut that needless game out
itsallthatmatters - January 2, 2012 via mobile
It bothers me
Only because they are apparently allowed to shoot only one out of every thousand shirts into Section 118.
WarmupEwing - January 2, 2012
Does it bother anyone that the free Chipotle burritos
are always handed out to people sitting in the $1000+ donation level seats? “The Rich Get Richer” needs to be carved into DC’s monuments.
I’ve also been fine with the Gatling Gun campiness since the Pilgrim Pete era. It’s zany and I like calling things zany.
HoyaSmacksYa - January 2, 2012
I sympathize...
But I’m not sure you’d want to be impacted with a burrito at 200 feet.
genetichoya - January 2, 2012
Occupy Section 111!
Well, I’m not exactly the 99 percent (section 109 is $200 per seat), but my kids would like a a real chance at a burrito every now and then. They are still young enough to think that Jack actually does run out to Chipotle during the break to get them.
JTBHoya - January 2, 2012
wait
he doesn’t?
thunderbus - January 2, 2012
also, make the paper rip when a bird goes through
shit’s lame when it bounces off.
thejerseytornado - January 2, 2012
Just found out I know the dude who wears the costumes
Sit-down would be useless; he will laugh at your judgment and fire back with ever more ridiculous costumes.
J-Wall's Mom's Broom - January 2, 2012
Are you kidding? Sounds like a perfect interview candidate.
Somebody who took the questions seriously and didn’t escalate their behavior (or sartorial creativity) as a result would be no fun…
Hoya Saxual - January 2, 2012 via mobile
BRING HIM TO ME
CasualHoya - January 2, 2012
I can only get at him via facebook message
What’s the email to get in touch with you?
J-Wall's Mom's Broom - January 2, 2012
casualhoya@gmail.com
CasualHoya - January 2, 2012
Referred him your way
Fingers crossed that he’s down for the interview.
J-Wall's Mom's Broom - January 2, 2012
Are the costumes really his idea?
Because there’s usually a jumbotron ad about how the costumes are sponsored by the costume store in the Georgetown Park Mall. Probably the only store in that mall still open for business.
MyFairHoya - January 2, 2012
No
Apparently its a publicity stunt by a costume shop that provides them all for free.
JewFroHollis - January 2, 2012
Keep it goin
The old lady looking Father Time outfit will only be forgivable if its followed by a Baby New Yr in a full diaper and baby bonett. Chicks dig grown men in diapers (ask my ex-room mate).
glackensghost - January 2, 2012 via mobile
"Syracuse Sucks Guy"
Made me chuckle…I saw the guy who did it…he deserves a round of applause
VictorPage'sLeftEye - January 2, 2012
Love the pics!!!!
Pitino-Bilbo Baggins, NICE had me LMAOEd Cooley-Prop Joe is just too hard, Cooley needs to cut that nappy shit. I wonder if Hollis cut his hair to remove any similarity to Ed Cooley………hmmmmmm?Melvin M. Tuggle III - January 2, 2012
In Prop Joe's Immortal Words
“Ain’t going to be no trouble over no ball… "
genetichoya - January 2, 2012
Put some shades on Porter and he could be a taller Nelly
Melvin M. Tuggle III - January 2, 2012
Or a new half sleeve...
Oh wait, I didn’t mean to plant the idea. Guys, stop reading THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON and go shoot some buckets.
HoyaSmacksYa - January 2, 2012
DUNK THE BALL DAMMIT Award
My top 4 picks:
1) Whitt against Louisville in transition
2) Lubick whenever he gets his hands on the ball in the low post
3) Sims " " " " " " ………………………………..
4) Last but not least: Trawick show the Hoya Nation and the Big East whatcha got boy!!!!!!
Melvin M. Tuggle III - January 2, 2012
I still catch myself yelling
“Dunk the f^$%& ball Roy!” during games.
DHB Enterprises - January 2, 2012
And everytime an uncontested dunk is rejected by the unforgiving iron
I yell “dammit dajuan!”
HoyaSmacksYa - January 2, 2012
Annoying Award
Is it just me, or are the “SIGN SPINNERS” a tad out of place….dudes hanging around on the sidelines twirling pieces of cardboard around their heads…c’mon. Put them on the D-Canoe and sail them down the Potomic
DeHoya - January 2, 2012
Totally agree
I’d also rather see the little kids play basketball again. That was fantastic. I wouldn’t even care if it was marketed out and called the “Little Geico/AOL Urban Achievers Halftime Tournament”.
Great Vengeance and Furious Anger - January 2, 2012
but a georgetown alum connection to the aarrow kids, right?
http://www.aarrowads.com/history
i’d usually have little tolerance… but given the alum thing… ehh.
thunderbus - January 2, 2012
Come to womens games
That’s most halftimes.
PhillyHoya - January 2, 2012
DELUSION REIGNS
Number 2 in this week’s Big East power rankings. BRACE FOR THE IMMINENT COLLAPSE.
http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/43424/conference-power-rankings-big-east-4
J-Wall's Mom's Broom - January 2, 2012
Or double down and buy tickets to NOLA for entire family
onceahoya - January 2, 2012
Or quintuple down like this UCONN family
They donated a $4.5 million basketball facility?!?!? Quick where’s the Bat-Signal for Ted Leonsis?
Great Vengeance and Furious Anger - January 2, 2012
Also featured on the 'weekly watch'
onceahoya - January 2, 2012
http://espn.go.com/ncb/notebook/_/page/notebookweeklywatch1204/week-4
onceahoya - January 2, 2012
Sarah Palin "Lipstick on a Pig" Award
That ESPN link for its subtle but outstanding work polishing Cuse’s weak schedule…and it’s a TIE between:
“Syracuse was supposed to get a challenge from Seton Hall”
and
“Depaul is better this season”
FLHoya - January 2, 2012
Cosign Glide’s tweet, I casually ask for a recount on the "Chris Wright Heart of a champion award"
Big game on Thursday Marquette is tough.. Gotta match there intensity
yaboynyp - January 2, 2012
Hoyas on the front page..
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/
yaboynyp - January 2, 2012
Hoya Hysteria?
Can’t imagine where they got that notion…
MyFairHoya - January 2, 2012
"Damn Im shocked," ESPN
We never get this kinda love from those yahoo’s
Melvin M. Tuggle III - January 2, 2012
Talk about a humbling victory
About as humbling as it gets without actually losing.
Here’s hoping it makes the team hungrier for Eagles.
MyFairHoya - January 2, 2012
We better be or they will hang a L on us..
yaboynyp - January 2, 2012
Agreed
Since they got the W, not a bad way for the young guys to learn that you can’t ever take a day off in the Big East. Hopefully they take that lesson to heart and come out en fuego against Marquette.
J-Wall's Mom's Broom - January 2, 2012
I concur
b/c Marquette plays some tough man-to-man to D as well, hopefully the Hoyas will be prepared!
Big Spoon - January 2, 2012
Just an observation!!!
Does it appear that JT3 allows them to play off to lesser opponents and when it comes to rank opponents they play all out. It maybe a good strategy for staying health in the Big East but it’s scary as hell for the fan.
Melvin M. Tuggle III - January 2, 2012
I'm not sure
but that’s not healthy to keep your fans obtaining ulcers!
Big Spoon - January 2, 2012
I don’t think so..
He usually looks pretty pissed on the sideline when that happens.. plus I’m sure he wants to get some of the guys further down in the rotation some burn..
From Big Tyler Adams
TylerAdams0 My bros were going at it at practice today it was to hype. I’m ready to get back on the court
yaboynyp - January 3, 2012
I think this maybe Sims game, no true big for Marquette to contest
Melvin M. Tuggle III - January 2, 2012
I want to believe
But didn’t we say that about Providence, too?
J-Wall's Mom's Broom - January 2, 2012
I also remember that Roy and to a lesser extent Greg
always seemed to play better in games against a legit big man than a platoon of serviceable guys who were Euro-bound at best.
HoyaSmacksYa - January 2, 2012
I thought our half-court defense against Providence was spectacular, a large reason we held on in that game. Many of their points came off turnovers or our several horrific misses that bounced hard off the rim and practically began a fast break themselves. But Sims really controlled the paint in the half-court and they had trouble getting any good looks.
None of our teams in the past three years had this ability at all, so I’m really seeing the Silver Lining here. Or I’m delusional. Probably both.
El Scorcho! - January 2, 2012
Silver Lining
It is highly unlikely that we will shoot that poorly down the stretch. On the other hand, while I believe our defense is “that good” we got some unusually nice breaks from the Friars (like Coleman choking it up from the line). If that game played even just a little bit closer to the seasonal averages, it would’ve been something more like 60-50, and no one would have anything to say about it.
WarmupEwing - January 2, 2012
Your right!!!
Our half court defense, Sims blocking shots and Otto on the boards, keep them from getting points in the transition. It was just a rim clanker of a game for the Hoya offense.
Melvin M. Tuggle III - January 2, 2012
Regarding the DUNK THE DAMN BAll award
RT @yang2gui3: @CasualHoya @ballinisahabit Georgetown has to be the all-time leader in dunks-against/dunks-for ratio
This from 7:47 PM – 28 Dec 11
Chicken Finger Thursdays - January 2, 2012
Documentation for above
http://twitter.com/#!/Yang2Gui3
Chicken Finger Thursdays - January 2, 2012
Above the rim, you say?
Shaquille Johnson.
Eff fundamentals. I wanna see a rim torn down.
And so what if he’s already committed to Auburn.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_3kVNs7nwQ
JoCro - January 4, 2012
if no fundamentals
he’ll end up with the harlem globetrotters, nothing more nothing less….but yeah impressive hops though!
Big Spoon - January 4, 2012
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