Georgetown Sweep. 6-5. Mature. Attractive. These are phrases that a mere 3 weeks ago we would have uttered only under our breath, embarrassed to say we actually "believed" they would happen this season. But, they did. The Bearcats took care of business in the Verizon center, overcoming yet another deficit, putting excitement in a season that started bleak and depressing.
Yes, we swept a young Georgetown team who, when faced with a challenge, has failed all year. But last time I checked (and I checked on Saturday) they still had "Georgetown" on their jerseys, and a sweep of Georgetown is good no matter what. THIS is the Cats, the team Cronin has claimed actually does exist all season long, and the NCAA tourney-worthy team. But, BUT, we are in the Big East, where anything and everything can happen. While the Cats are worthy of our praise/laud/contentment, there is still a long remaining schedule of 7 B.East games, none of which are going to be a walk in the park. So, let us continue with high hopes, but still that sense of urgency.
The difference Gates has down low compared to McClain and Toyloy is not really worth putting into words, because Gates is a MAN, and will literally rip limbs off if need be whereas Biggy cries at the thought of contact. The Cats turned to Sir Yancey late in the game to do serious work down low, and he was the reason we won.
Underrated Player of the Game: Larry Davis
Consecutive good games is giving a prior LD-Hater (myself) a reason to be excited and go out and buy a #11 jersey.
Non-Player(s) of the Game: The UC Fans in Section 433
That's right folks, we were at the game. My trusty counterpart and I made the trek to D.C. from NYC to cheer on our beloved Cats. I personally even got the post-game wink from none other than Coach Cronin.
Bummer of the Game: Turnovers (again)
We had to go to OT to beat a very struggling Georgetown team with 17 Turnovers. We have no chance against the likes of Louisville and Pitt. With Vaughn having 6 of his own, we need to figure something out.
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I don't think I've ever seen a game where there have been ZERO dunks. Yes, Yancey will rip off head and limbs to anyone that gets in his way, but there was nary a dunk at this game. In fact I don't think there was a dunk by either team. All I hope is that Yancey makes up for it by ripping off a St. John's players head and dunks it for the next game.
ReplyDeleteAnd for real if it wasn't for that fan section then I don't think the Bearcats would have pulled it off