Last Night

Just wanted to post a big thanks to Diamond and IPB for hosting me and Mrs. Jester at the game last night. We had a great time; it was a pleasure to be able to see the Hoyas on their home court again.

Here are a few highlights from the banter in the stands during the game for our contributors who weren't with us:

1.) IPB agreed to quit his job as a high-powered Washington lawyer and return to the Hilltop to work as a fundraiser for a on-campus arena. In return he only asks for a $75K/yr. salary, for the University cover his travel expenses in connection to his fund-raising efforts, and a room in New South. I'm talking to DeGoia today to see if we can make that happen.

2.) When asked about the costs associated with the Hoyas lease of the MCI Center, Diamond responded that this information was not publicly available and he could not, therefore, enlighten us. He admitted, however, that if one of the partners he works for had asked him the same questions he would not have responded that the information was unavailable--he would have found the answer. Should Georgetown expect less from Diamond? Poor form to be sure.

3.) I also invented a new stat during the game. It is called the Bowman Index. You simply take the number of points that a player contributes (by scores, assists, or steals that result in points) and subtract the number of points that they give up (through blown defense, dumb fouls, and turnovers). As I'm sure you can imagine Brandon's Bowman Index is negative for most games.

That is all I have. Later.