Monroe helps Hoyas topple UConn in Big East opener
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12/29/2008 -
Hartford, CT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Freshman Greg Monroe connected on 6-of-10
from the floor for 16 points to help pace No. 11 Georgetown to a wire-to-wire,
74-63 win over the second-ranked Connecticut Huskies, in a game that signaled
the start of the much-anticipated Big East Conference schedule.
DaJuan Summers posted a game-high 18 points, while Chris Wright added 16
points for Georgetown (10-1, 1-0 Big East), which was thoroughly impressive in
its seventh straight win since its lone loss, against Tennessee on November
28.
Austin Freeman logged 13 points and a team-high six rebounds for the Hoyas,
who hit 6-of-13 from three-point range in handing Connecticut (11-1, 0-1) its
first loss of the season.
A.J. Price scored 16 points, while Jeff Adrien and Kemba Walker chipped in 15
and 14 points, respectively, for the Huskies, who have eight double-digit
victories this season.
Hasheem Thabeet had seven blocks and seven boards but shot just 2-for-4 from
the floor for four points, well below his 14.8 point-per-game average coming
into Monday's contest.
The Hoyas, in their first true road game of the season, got off to a hot
start, bursting out to a 15-1 lead. Summers hit two threes and Monroe added
one of his own during the stretch, as UConn needed 5 1/2 minutes to sink its
first field goal.
Back-to-back threes from Price got the Huskies' offense going, and an 8-2 run
later on cut the UConn deficit to 26-22 with 7 1/2 minutes left in the half.
Two buckets by Wright at the end of the half -- one a rainbow over Thabeet --
gave Georgetown a 36-27 lead with 20 minutes to play.
Monroe made a three-ball coming out of the break, but picked up an early third
foul, as the Huskies rattled off 10 of the next 11 points to get within 40-37
six minutes into the half.
The game proceeded to move at the Hoyas' preferred pace, however. Seven
consecutive points pumped up their lead to 11, as two Summers free throws made
it a 56-45 game with under 10 minutes to play.
The difference moved to 15 as Monroe dished to Wright in the lane for a
basket. Summers then swished a deep jumper and threw down a two-handed dunk
off a missed shot that pushed the score to 70-53 with four minutes remaining,
and the Huskies never got within single digits the rest of the way.
Game Notes
Georgetown owns a 32-27 lead in the all-time series with Connecticut,
including wins in the last three meetings with the Huskies...The Hoyas hit 18-
of-21 from the free throw line, while the Huskies made 16-of-22 from the
stripe...The Hoyas had 26 points off 17 UConn turnovers, compared to 13 points
for the Huskies off 14 Georgetown giveaways.
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MySportsbook.com: NFL draft - The NFC South
In part two of MySportsbook.com’s draft preview, we’ll take a look at a division that was extremely disappointing last season: the NFC South. Many “experts” predicted the Panthers to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, of course they could not even make the playoffs in an extremely weak NFC. The Saints definitely made up for the disappointing seasons of their NFC South brethren by exploding out of no where en route to the NFC Championship game. For the avid NFL gambler, it is imperative to pay attention to the NFL draft. Although free agency gets a ton of publicity, the successful franchises build their teams around the draft.
1. New Orleans Saints
Who would have thought this time last year that the Saints would be the favorites to win the NFC South for the 2007 campaign? New Orleans is loaded with firepower on the offensive side of the ball but with the exodus of Joe Horn they will most likely look to draft a WR on Day 1. Despite having the NFL’s 3rd ranked pass defense last season, the Saints will most likely upgrade their CB’s with one of their first two picks. Other possibilities for the Saints will be TE and DT. Because of where they will be selecting (27th), the Saints could go the “best available player” route which could net a LB.
Key additions: Eric Johnson TE, Troy Evans LB, David Patten WR
Key loses: Joe Horn WR,
Team needs: CB, WR, TE, LB, DT
Possible draftees: Aaron Ross CB Texas, Darrelle Revis CB Pitt, Ted Ginn Jr. WR OSU, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Chris Houston CB Arkansas, Greg Olsen TE Miami
2. Carolina Panthers
Carolina was one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL last season. With the signing of David Carr, expect the very first quarterback controversy to come out of Carolina if Jake Delhomme doesn’t rebound quickly from an average 2007 season. With veteran safety Mike Minter getting up there in age, they will look to draft a safety on Day 1 but probably not in the first round. LB is another need with the loss of Chris Draft to go along with Dan Morgan’s concussion problems. If TE Greg Olsen is still on the board, he might be too good to pass up despite their needs on the defensive side of the ball.
Key additions: David Carr QB
Key loses: Chris Draft LB
Team needs: LB, TE, S, OT
Possible draftees: Greg Olsen TE Miami, Patrick Willis LB Ole Miss, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Levi Brown OT PSU
3. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were another NFC South team to have a disappointing 2007 season. The Falcons have been plenty busy during the off season with plenty of players coming and going including a new head coach. The Falcons were able to improve their draft position with the trade of coveted backup QB Matt Schaub. High on the list of Day 1 needs will be a defensive end to replace Patrick Kerney and a hard hitting safety since Lawyer Milloy is nearing the end of his career. With an additional 2nd round pick, the Falcons could attempt to trade up to acquire local product WR Calvin Johnson.
Key additions: Joey Harrington QB, Toniu Fonoti OG, Joe Horn WR
Key loses: Justin Griffen RB, Patrick Kerney DE, Matt Lehr OG, Ashley Lelie WR, Matt Schaub QB
Team needs: DE, S, OT, WR, DT
Possible draftees: LaRon Landry S LSU, Amobi Okoye DT Louisville, Levi Brown OT PSU, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas, Alan Branch DT Michigan
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age really caught up to the Bucs last season. The Bucs still have plenty of household names on defense in Ronde Barber, Simeon Rice and Derrick Brooks but the one thing those three have in common is unfortunately age. It is imperative for the Bucs to get much younger, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Despite having bigger needs on the defensive side of the ball, WR Calvin Johnson is the most likely pick if he is still available when the Bucs pick at the four spot. This would suit Bucs’ faithful just fine as Johnson is widely considered the top talent in the draft and it is a position of need for the Bucs.
Key additions: Jeff Garcia QB, Kevin Carter DE, Torrie Cox CB, Cato June LB
Key loses: Dewayne White DE, Sean Mahan OG
Team needs: WR, LB, DE, CB (Youth on defense!)
Possible draftees: Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech, Gains Adams DE Clemson, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas
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Odds to win the NFC South:
New Orleans Saints 8-5
Carolina Panthers 2-1
Atlanta Falcons 12-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-2
Odds to win the NFC:
New Orleans Saints 13-2
Carolina Panthers 7-1
Atlanta Falcons 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-1
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Atlanta Falcons 50-1
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