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From: ofut@gitpyr.UUCP (Jeff Offutt)
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Subject: Re: defending Georgetown
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Date: Tue, 26-Mar-85 12:58:04 EST
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> I don't blame Jeff Offut for talking up Georgia Tech.  They've done
> well and will probably do better.  It's a shame that as a reward for

Well you were right on several points (except my name, Offutt
has two "t"s, please).  Dalton was incredibly effective against
us.  Ewing, however, was made ineffective.  I was pleasantly
surprised to see how both Salley and Joseph handled Ewing.  Joseph's
body bounced well off of Ewing's (I think Joseph was playing for an
NBA bid and knew it.  At 28 years old, he's got pro potential but not
much time to realize so he's questionable).  Salley was particularly
impressive, one time slamming over (around) 4 men (not Ewing).

Unfortunately, our wing game did not work.  Price had one of his worst
games (2 for 14!!) and we were not able to capitalize on Georgetown's
problems.  Interesting to note that they slowed the game down, not
GaTech.  People keep talking about our depth, but you only need 5 
people, and GaTech has 5 GREAT athletes that don't need much rest.

I think Price was intimidated.  And lost confidence.  He'll be just that
much hungrier next year.  (Next year, the battle cry of the defeated.)

One thing for sure, we gave G'town a helluva game. I know that when
Ewing got his 4th foul, G'town's coach had that "I don't believe this,
we're going to lose this game!" look on his face.  It's just unfortunate
that a team has a great year and a great tournament but has to end it 
on a losing note.  But in a tourny, only one team ends a winner.
-- 
Jeff Offutt
School of ICS, Georgia Tech, Atlanta Georgia, 30332
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