RIP John Thompson Jr.

[jimmythegreek]

He led Georgetown to 3 Final Fours in the 1980s, including the National Championship in 1984, and had some great battles with St. John's coached by Lou Carnesecca that featured Chris Mullin vs. Patrick Ewing in the Big East. Thompson was 78.

 

[John Kelly]

Father figure to many inner city hoopsters.

Frequent visitor to Las Vegas.

 

[winkyduck]

A true "Mountain of a Man"

As JK pointed out he probably made a bigger impact OFF the court than on it

 

[Wade]

quota hire

 

[waco]

RIP

 

[Heisenberg]

What was the name of that white kid Thompson finally signed and played only because his father gave him part ownership of his Vegas slot machine company

 

[MrTop]

playoff time he was there ...RIP

 

[John Kelly]

What was the name of that white kid Thompson finally signed and played only because his father gave him part ownership of his Vegas slot machine company

Brendan Gaughan.

Best known as a NASCAR driver.

Played football (placekicker) and basketball (point guard) at Georgetown.

 

[Heim]

The guy had some of the best centers in CBB history back when centers mattered but could only achieve one
title. Still can't believe Nova shot 79% from the field in '85 to beat them.

 

[John Kelly]

The guy had some of the best centers in CBB history back when centers mattered but could only achieve one
title. Still can't believe Nova shot 79% from the field in '85 to beat them.

"Big John" Thompson was a defensive coordinator, if you will.

Ewing, Mourning and Mutombo were excellent defensive centers.

When Iverson was a Hoya, he had a green light on the offensive end to go 1-on-5.

 

[billysink]

a lot of respect in the inner city neighborhoods for Mr. John Thompson 11

 

[John Kelly]

Former UNLV head coach Jerry Tarkanian was known for chewing on a towel during games.

I preferred the way John Thompson wore/employed his towel.

 

[railbird]

im miss big east games that were played in the low 50s. i miss the 50-100 second possesions

 

[John Kelly]

Here's an interesting conspiracy theory from the 1980's: Big East referees kept underdogs in the game to provide fantastic finishes for Big Monday's ESPN telecasts.

I'm not a conspiracy guy but I faintly remember underdogs being "live" in those games.

Good way to gain notice in an emerging basketball conference.

 

[jimmythegreek]

Here's an interesting conspiracy theory from the 1980's: Big East referees kept underdogs in the game to provide fantastic finishes for Big Monday's ESPN telecasts.

I'm not a conspiracy guy but I faintly remember underdogs being "live" in those games.

Good way to gain notice in an emerging basketball conference.

I preferred the NFL's Alcoa fantastic finishes at the 2:00 warning of the late Sunday games.

 

[Dell Dude]

a lot of respect in the inner city neighborhoods for Mr. John Thompson 11

Post another losing play in honour of Coach Thompson you bum.

 

[railbird]

Brendan Gaughan.

Best known as a NASCAR driver.

Played football (placekicker) and basketball (point guard) at Georgetown.

did he make the most money as a pro athlete as his teammates. 3 sport star. how many other pg - place kicker combos?

 

[boston massacre]

He led Georgetown to 3 Final Fours in the 1980s, including the National Championship in 1984, and had some great battles with St. John's coached by Lou Carnesecca that featured Chris Mullin vs. Patrick Ewing in the Big East. Thompson was 78.

The Big East.

The Best College Basketball Conference in The Country

Started By Former Providence Head Coach, Dave Gavitt.

Then The Politically Correct SHITHEADS From The NCAA Fucked it All Up.

Went To The Big East Conference Tournament at Madison Square Garden Many Times.

Stick Cancel Culture and Politically Correct Fairy Tales , Up The Asses of All These Liberal Fruit Cakes.