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Sportsview

“Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped turn upside down.” So I was stone cold chilling this week, as I am prone to do, and... Read more

By the February 15, 2001

Sports

The Answer

First things first: it’s braggin’ time. Last week, the gray box told you that Allen Iverson would be the MVP of the All-Star game (even though the prediction was worded... Read more

By the February 15, 2001

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The Sports Sermon

Baseball and playoff basketball would make for a nice February, huh?

By the February 15, 2001

Sports

Da Scoop: Georgetown Sports Summary

Women’s Golf McDonough Arena can add another name to its list of varsity sports. With the hiring of Leland Beckel, Georgetown has officially started its first women’s golf program. Beckel,... Read more

By the February 15, 2001

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Villa-no-fun for poor shooting Hoyas

After a confidence-crushing loss against Providence over the weekend, Georgetown was defeated Monday by Villanova, 59-56. Georgetown’s woes were certainly offense-driven. While the Wildcats only shot 43 percent and turned... Read more

By the February 15, 2001

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All-Starring

Your favorite full-service feature of this gray box is on top of things this month. It’s February, the post-NFL, All-Star-Game-filled month of cold weather and important birthday’s (mine). Pro Bowl.... Read more

By the February 8, 2001

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Shut up and sit down

With all due respect to Gary Williams, it’s not just “crap.” That’s what the University of Maryland Head Coach said about the cursing, battery-throwing, mom-assaulting crowd at Cole Field House.... Read more

By the February 8, 2001

Sports

The Sports Sermon

We phrophesize more than Isaiah, and we’re pretty sweet.

By the February 8, 2001

Sports

Hoyas maul Panthers for ‘Sweet’ revenge

“We’re back.” Head Coach Craig Esherick said it best after the Hoyas’ win over West Virginia Saturday. Coming off of its first consecutive losses of the season, Georgetown put it... Read more

By the February 8, 2001

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Brunson leads Georgetown into the future

The walk from the Sports Information Office to the floor of McDonough Arena is a long one, but one that is even longer when you’re not sure what’s awaiting you... Read more

By the February 8, 2001

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Turnaround

From 16-0 to 17-3. It’s been a rough two weeks for the basketball team. The seemingly invincible team that turned Seton Hall from the tough new team with the bright... Read more

By the February 1, 2001

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Twister was never this fun

As I write this, my shoulders are aching, a tiny muscle in my back is going into its tenth spasm of the hour and I’m sitting up straighter than I... Read more

By the February 1, 2001

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The Sports Sermon

Following in the tradition of much of the 1990s, the Super Bowl was once again not Super in the least (you can only get so many one-armed goal line tackles... Read more

By the February 1, 2001

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Hoyas stumble in thick of Big East play

The men’s basketball team had a few problems this week. After defeating UNLV Thursday at the MCI center, the Hoyas had their first losing streak of the season, dropping the... Read more

By the February 1, 2001

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Zone key to neutralizing Georgetown offense

If there is one thing to blame for the Hoyas’ recent struggles, it is zone defense. Both Notre Dame and Syracuse used zone to neutralize the Hoyas dominant low-post players... Read more

By the February 1, 2001

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Men’s basketball edged by Pitt

The men’s basketball team lost for the first time this season, falling this past Saturday against Pittsburgh, 70-66. The Hoyas are now 16-1 (4-1 in the Big East), but are... Read more

By the January 25, 2001

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Undefeated no more

The men’s basketball team isn’t undefeated anymore. As Head Coach Craig Esherick said after the team’s loss to Pittsburgh, going undefeated in the Big East would be next to impossible.... Read more

By the January 25, 2001

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All around McDonough

Women’s Basketball?Coach Patrick Knapp’s post-season hopes were bolstered last night with a much-needed 76-56 win against the Pittsburgh Panthers With the victory, the Hoyas move to 11-7 and 3-4 in... Read more

By the January 25, 2001

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Everybody Loves Raymond

Ray Lewis is not a nice guy, or at least that’s what watching him on television would make you think. He’s portrayed as ineloquent, evasive, boorish and above all unlawful.... Read more

By the January 25, 2001

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Super Gripe

Attention: It’s January, a sports month that always culminates in the biggest sporting event on the planet. As a full-service sports column, The Answer usually prides itself on maintaining acute... Read more

By the January 25, 2001