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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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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

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The Sports Sermon

Expand your mind; find out what happens when sports cliches meet political jargon.

By the January 25, 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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Hoya paranoia: Fan-tastic

Georgetown Basketball. As Forrest Gump says, “It’s a household name.” But these days, for the first time in several years, Georgetown’s players are also household names. Repeat after their ESPN... Read more

By the January 18, 2001

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The Sports Sermon

If you go to a Wiz game down at the MCI Center, beware of those signs declaring the coming of “The Jordan Effect.” Not just because it’s a pitiful and... Read more

By the January 18, 2001

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Behind the success

First and foremost, when talking about the Hoyas huge turn-around this year, one has to take a look at their age and experience. While most Division 1 basketball programs lost... Read more

By the January 18, 2001

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Watch Seton Fall

The men’s basketball team continued its undefeated streak to “open” the season with a convincing road win over No. 19 Seton Hall Monday night, 99-91. Junior point guard Kevin Braswell... Read more

By the January 18, 2001

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GU Welcomes VT to Big East

A sign in the stands may have said it all: “Welcome to the Big Time, Virginia Tech. This is Big East Basketball!” For the past several season that sign at... Read more

By the January 18, 2001

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A ‘D’-licious matchup

Alright, I admit it. It’s a little sad, really. In fact, some people (read: psychologists) might think it’s a bit odd. I’ve been asked in probably a hundred assignments to... Read more

By the January 18, 2001