Sports

Coverage of Hoya sports.

D.C.’s only hope

Alexander Ovechkin has it all. Overflowing trophy case? Among a veritable slew of other awards, look to his back-to-back Hart Trophies, deeming him the National Hockey League’s best player. Playoff experience? If you count losing a Hollywood-scripted seven-game series last year against a Pittsburgh Penguins squad led by his two rival superstars, then, yes. A cast of uber-talented young teammates? Let’s put it this way: Nicklas Backstrom, Mike Green, and Alexander Semin—the team’s three best players not named Ovechkin—are all under the age of 25. Money? Try $124 million for thirteen years, the biggest contract in NHL history. Freakish talent? You would be hard-pressed to find an analyst who can describe him without mentioning the names Gretzky or Lemieux. Video game covers? Check. Music video cameos? Check. Supermodel girlfriends? Naturally.

By Walker Loetscher October 7, 2009

‘Skins will win

When the Washington Redskins became the first team to lose to the Detroit Lions in 21 months last weekend, both local and national media reacted venomously, calling for the team to be blown up and for head coach Jim Zorn to be fired. One Redskins fan even posted his “loyalty to the team” for sale on eBay (though with a starting price of $10,100, I doubt there will be many takers). As Washington Post columnist Mike Wise put it, if you lose to the worst team in football, doesn’t that make you the worst team in football?

By Sean Quigley October 1, 2009

Football looking to score

If you look at the statistics, the Hoyas (0-4) have been more than respectable passing this season. But success on the offensive side of the ball has not translated to the scoreboard. In four games the Hoyas have only tallied a mere 31 points, averaging 7.8 points per game, while allowing their opponents gaudy totals of 93 total points and 23.2 points per game. The Georgetown offense has averaged over 220 yards passing per game, but those yards have not been able to produce any points.

By the Voice Staff October 1, 2009

Field hockey ends 33-game slump

After not winning a single Big East match since they joined the conference, the Hoyas finally ended their two-year drought last Friday, beating Rutgers 3-2 in dramatic fashion. Sophomore midfielder Meggie Taylor scored the winning goal with twelve minutes left in the game. Needless to say, it was an exciting win for a team desperate for a positive result.

By Victor Ho October 1, 2009

Goalies split time, but foes can’t split posts

As the Georgetown men’s soccer team (6-2-1, 3-1-0 Big East) has jumped out of the gates to a great start, the team’s hallmark has been its defense. Although the Hoyas have been aided by the strong play of defenders—like senior Alex Verdi, who was just named to College Soccer News’ national Team of the Week—when all else fails, Georgetown can count on their keeper. However, if you look back into the Georgetown net, you won’t necessarily see the same face each time.

By Adam Rosenfeld October 1, 2009

The Sports Sermon: Rotten apple falls far from tree

When talking about John Thompson III’s lineage, the mind instantly jumps to his namesake. But in terms of coaching, Princeton’s Pete Carril may be JTIII’s more important progenitor. Carril, who pioneered the vaunted Princeton offense, has one of basketball’s most illustrious coaching trees, with protégés such as Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman and Oregon State coach Craig Robinson. With his initial success as a head coach, Thompson may one day have his own robust coaching lineage. But for now, JTIII’s coaching tree has borne rotten fruit.

By Tim Shine October 1, 2009

Hoyas look north to rebound

After a disappointing weekend, the Georgetown women’s soccer team is hoping to get back on track in the Big East this weekend. The Hoyas (7-2-2, 1-1-1 Big East) are traveling north to face off against Providence on Friday and UConn on Sunday in important matches following last weekend’s mediocre performance.

By Rob Sapunor October 1, 2009

Playing days over, but he’s still on the court

Adam Gross was an integral part of the Georgetown men’s tennis team for four years. Now, less than a year after graduating from Georgetown, Gross has a completely different relationship with the tennis team—assistant coach.

By Adam Rosenfeld September 24, 2009

Georgetown seeing Scarlet

The Georgetown women’s soccer team is gearing up to face two Big East opponents this weekend, playing Rutgers at North Kehoe on Friday and traveling to Seton Hall on Sunday. The Hoyas (7-1-1, 1-0-0 Big East) are looking to rebound after a disappointing 3-3 tie against Penn.

By Rob Sapunor September 24, 2009

The Sports Sermon: There’s no place like Homecoming

For some Georgetown students, four years on the Hilltop turns them into rabid Hoya fans, a sports obsession that doesn’t die at graduation. For others school pride may wane, but they would like to reminisce fondly with their fellow alumni, perhaps over a few drinks. This weekend these two groups converge for a Homecoming celebration.

By Tim Shine September 24, 2009

Bakk’s Guide to Hall Sports

The beginning of the year can be a tough time for new roommates. After a week or so of partying and letting loose, dorm relationships settle into a routine of arguing over music selections and when to turn out the lights. Often there’s only one way to reignite the spark that was so apparent over CHARMS. I’m talking, of course, about hall sports.

By Jeff Bakkensen September 24, 2009

Soccer set to strike back

The Georgetown men’s soccer team (4-2-1) may have gotten knocked down, but they got up again this past weekend. Facing hostile crowds at both away games, Georgetown managed to split the weekend, losing to St. John’s on Friday but defeating Syracuse on Sunday.

By Nick Berti September 24, 2009

Freshman QB takes the reins

After three straight losses to open the season, the Hoya faithful have already written off yet another Georgetown football season as a disappointment, even before midseason. Keeping in mind all the hustle, bustle, and boozing of Homecoming Weekend, the upcoming game against Howard seems to be just an afterthought in the minds of the campus community.

By Tom Bosco September 24, 2009

Time is running out for Georgetown football

A football game can often be decided by a team’s clock management, and Georgetown has certainly realized the importance of time this season.

By Tom Bosco September 17, 2009

What Rocks: Mark Dennin

Any experienced cross-country coach knows that championships are won in June, July, and August—it’s the long, arduous summer training that benefits runners most. Sophomore Mark Dennin, a young harrier on the nationally-ranked Georgetown men’s cross country team, has clearly put on his fair share of summer mileage.

By Victor Ho September 17, 2009

The Sports Sermon: Night lights

Last Saturday, Georgetown inaugurated a momentous new era for campus athletics, when the Hoya football team played its first game under the lights of Multi-Sport Field.

By Tim Shine September 17, 2009

Georgetown goalie is a keeper

Goalkeeper Jackie DesJardin’s stats speak for themselves. Last year she helped the Georgetown women’s soccer team set a single-season records for fewest goals allowed (14) and most shutouts (11). DesJardin is one shutout away from becoming Georgetown’s all-time winning goal keeper, and she is only halfway through her college career.

By Liz Kuebler September 17, 2009

Hoyas prep for Big East

The old saying “timing is everything” couldn’t ring more true for the Georgetown men’s soccer team (3-1-1). The Hoyas are on a roll right now as they look to kick off Big East play this weekend, traveling to New York to face St. John’s and Syracuse.

By Nick Berti September 17, 2009

Beauty vs. Beast

Monday night, Roger Federer’s five-year reign as U.S. Open champion came to a dramatic end, when the Swiss maestro was bested in a grueling five-set match by the Argentinian upstart... Read more

By Walker Loetscher September 17, 2009

The Nats’ Light

For the powerhouses of Major League Baseball, September holds some of the most important games of the season. But this year, as usual, it’s another meaningless month for the Washington Nationals. The beleaguered franchise has dwelled in the basement of the National League’s Eastern Division for its entire tenure in D.C. (and for most of its stay in Montreal), following occasional flickers of talent with spirit-crushing ineptitude. As the 17,000 who witnessed their 5-2 defeat at the hands of division leader Philadelphia this Tuesday can attest, the last-place Nats are abysmal.

By Sean Quigley September 10, 2009

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