Could Patrick Ewing step down midseason? Are more players going to follow Dante Harris on the way out this semester? I try to answer some of the biggest questions facing Georgetown right now.
The cloudy future of the program goes beyond Patrick's struggles. With an active transfer portal and the rising tide of NIL money going to big-school athletes, you have to wonder what a school like Georgetown will be able to accomplish in the coming years. The entire Big East seems poised to become a mid-major conference.
DeGioia is steeped in the 1980s when the b-ball program defined the school and helped the school's image. Big John and Mary Fenlon opened a lot of eyes and minds. At this point, big-time D1 basketball is not consistent with academics, and Georgetown has a few sports programs that are comparatively better than men's b-ball. The students don't flock to the games, and incoming students don't seem to care. In some ways, the party is over and we just haven't recognized it yet.
I respectfully disagree. There are enough resources at the school and surrounding DMV to get NIL money. The Big East still have major brands in major markets. We just need those brands to be good.
The bigger issues is bad hires and a lack of vision and leadership.
Been a loyal fan since I was a little boy as tough hard nosed trapping defense fascinated me. The depths of how this program continues to fall saddens me in so many ways. For six years, the inability to scheme offense and defense, make any meaningful adjustments during and after games, lack of helping his players prosper and grow, seeing entire classes of student athletes leave, clock management, inability to be accountable/take ownership of his actions, lack of connection with athletes and supporters, and many other issues..............
Watching two hours of "intramural" basketball is very little fun and entertainment as the players seem scared to make a mistake which in turn, causes indecision and bigger mistakes.
I used to schedule these games as "family time" and looked forward to each and every game. Not anymore...........
Seeing an angry individual representing my University, screaming, yelling, and belittling players does not connect with me. After six years, this behavior has made me, just plain tired. Very disappointed and sad but high school basketball is fun for me too.
My hope is this disaster ends soon as this used to be a potential "DESINATION" job and with the present administration, why would anyone take it?
The cloudy future of the program goes beyond Patrick's struggles. With an active transfer portal and the rising tide of NIL money going to big-school athletes, you have to wonder what a school like Georgetown will be able to accomplish in the coming years. The entire Big East seems poised to become a mid-major conference.
DeGioia is steeped in the 1980s when the b-ball program defined the school and helped the school's image. Big John and Mary Fenlon opened a lot of eyes and minds. At this point, big-time D1 basketball is not consistent with academics, and Georgetown has a few sports programs that are comparatively better than men's b-ball. The students don't flock to the games, and incoming students don't seem to care. In some ways, the party is over and we just haven't recognized it yet.
I respectfully disagree. There are enough resources at the school and surrounding DMV to get NIL money. The Big East still have major brands in major markets. We just need those brands to be good.
The bigger issues is bad hires and a lack of vision and leadership.
Extremely well written as always, Aidan.
Been a loyal fan since I was a little boy as tough hard nosed trapping defense fascinated me. The depths of how this program continues to fall saddens me in so many ways. For six years, the inability to scheme offense and defense, make any meaningful adjustments during and after games, lack of helping his players prosper and grow, seeing entire classes of student athletes leave, clock management, inability to be accountable/take ownership of his actions, lack of connection with athletes and supporters, and many other issues..............
Watching two hours of "intramural" basketball is very little fun and entertainment as the players seem scared to make a mistake which in turn, causes indecision and bigger mistakes.
I used to schedule these games as "family time" and looked forward to each and every game. Not anymore...........
Seeing an angry individual representing my University, screaming, yelling, and belittling players does not connect with me. After six years, this behavior has made me, just plain tired. Very disappointed and sad but high school basketball is fun for me too.
My hope is this disaster ends soon as this used to be a potential "DESINATION" job and with the present administration, why would anyone take it?
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