I suppose with Jeremy Wang gone, no bus trips to Fordham and Towson this year. I don't think there is anybody else who even knows or thinks ahead about these things, now that Jeremy is gone.
Maybe Marquette will be better than we all thought...Marquette and G'Town are playing 3 of the same 4 teams on their Europe trip. Marquette played them all first...
Haukar Basketball (Iceland)
Georgetown won 74-64
Marquette won 89-82
BC Atletas (Lithuania)
Georgetown lost 90-85
Marquette won 102-85
Sam Basket Massagno (Switzerland)
Georgetown won 76-73
Marquette won 132-75
Georgetown beat Italy Select “Dream Team” 95-36
Marquette won 102-66 over Vicenza Select
Because of the Pope's visit. The main parking lot will be made available for people catching a train to Philly.
This cancellation of classes will give the students a three day weekend. Wonder how this will affect student attendance at the Thursday night Penn game?
This is a very big get for not only St. John's but for the Big East. Mullin has gotten some very decent recruits to commit so far, but I would say this kid stands out to be the most legitimate so far. Good job.
My wife and I are serious looking into relocating and PeterN told me that you were willing to chat about your experiences. Things may be getting a bit more serious regarding relocation and just want to hear about your process and how things went, recommendations, questions to ask, etc. Really appreciate it.
Linked article discusses how more schools will be using the zone press this year with the reduced shot clock. Even Tom Izzo, a half court defense guru, will be using this strategy. Villanova's zone defense is used as a good example of deploying this strategy.
Nice crowd. Lots of parents. Many VU Sports posters. Coach makes the rounds to meet everyone. Then speaks to the group about the coming season. He mentioned that if anyone saw the morning practice they would not think Cats were so highly ranked. Then said many players were out with minor ailments.
Obviously Cherry and Robertson are great .They along with Reggie Paris are excellent leaders.
The defense is way ahead of the offense at this time. Defense is very good. Loves the D line. Good, strong and deep. DBs are a great group. Singled out Tanoh Kpassagon DE 6-7,280, runs like a deer. O line is a work in progress. Had to replace some very good players. RBs Underwood and Javon White are looking good. Really heaped praise on punter John Hichen. Punting high and far. During the practice Hichen did impress. Field goal kicking is coming along. Coach has faith in Steve Weyler. Talked about the new football building now under construction being super. Will enhance all sports. Cost 18m,16m is in the till.
First three games are super tough. Will give us an idea about this team. Told parents to have patience. Fitting in as a player in our program takes time. Said he can't guarantee PT but one thing he can guarantee is their son will graduate with a respected degree from a very, very good university.
Thanked Howie and Diane Long for their million dollar gift. Mentioned the timing was good. Another million donation came in, maybe spurred by Long's donation.
I can't remember what I had for breakfast today, let alone what else Coach said on Sunday. Maybe some other posters will add something.
GO CATS
Headed down there for the first time next week...anyone have any suggestions for good places to eat? We have a 2 year old, so needs to be family-friendly. Thanks in advance.
Was waiting for this to happen, actually thought it would happen a little later on this year. Looks like we are in for another buttf*cking for about a year and a half.
I had a family vacation booked for next week when I got one of those middle of the night phone calls last night about the sudden death of a close relative. As a result, depending on services, I may have to cancel my original plans. The services will be in the Northern Virginia area. Since my wife and I already have the weeks booked as off from work I'm trying to make the best of a bad situation and take my wife & 4 year old somewhere for 3-5 days (basically the second half of next week). I was hoping for a beach destination but I'm not sure where is good down in the area as I have heard mixed reviews of lots of places. In addition, this being the last minute and the second to last weekend of summer I'm not sure what is even available. Anybody got any ideas?
Dre's first new album in 16 yrs "dropped" last night. Can't imagine it will be anything but a disappointment. NWA movie however looks like it may be entertaining (not necessarily good).
There is an Alyssa Lombardo listed on the 2015-16 women's indoor roster as a fresh(wo)man, but no details. Reason this is interesting is that an outstanding track and softball star from Saucon Valley, Pa. signed to play softball with Stanford in 2011. Is it possible that this same Alyssa Lombardo graduated; has track eligibility; has returned home to Pennsylvania to pursue graduate studies at Villanova; and someone made a mistake in listing her as a frosh as opposed to Gr?
