We're back for a #FingerWagFridays edition of the Pod after...a tough couple of weeks. We attempt a hard reset of the season after a historically bad performance against DePaul. Why we still have (some) hope and what to look for against Seton Hall.
YOUR Georgetown Hoyas are officially 1-0...in Big East play! We've got a full breakdown of Georgetown's convincing win against Marquette in Wisconsin. We also talk (briefly) about the St. Peter's game, even though we really didn't want to. Finally, we've got you covered with a preview of the BE home opener against Xavier.
YOUR undermanned Georgetown Hoyas fail to become the 16th team to beat North Carolina at home in a NonCon game since '97. We recapped the game, discussed the rotation challenges the Hoyas are facing right now, and explained why their depth may not be as bad as it currently looks. Then we get you ready for BE play with a preview of two BIG games: Georgetown starts conference play at Marquette and at home against Xavier (with a date with St. Peter's at McDonough sprinkled in).
Let's vent! And talk about a tough Thanksgiving MTE for your Georgetown Hoyas. We talk about the bad and some good. And answer the question: "Should you still have hope?" Spoiler Alert: Yes! Also, bonus content discussing LEGIT NBA-guy, Micah Peavy!
A hodgepodge episode for an off-week roundup as your Hoyas gear up to return to action on Saturday vs. Wagner before the big MTE in Orlando. We process the devastating Vince news. And recommend you read the story of his initial cardiac arrest and improbable return: How USC Trainers Saved Vincent Iwuchukwu after Cardiac Arrest.
Then we discuss the analysis from Jake Foote up on the Finger WAG site, four games in: Are We Right to Be This Hyped? Georgetown’s Four-Game Numbers Tell the Story
Finally, we have some housekeeping for the next week or so as we head into the holiday.
The Georgetown Hoyas are undefeated, and the only Big East team to have two wins against power conference opponents. We break down Georgetown's biggest home NonCon win in a long time as the Hoyas handle a very good Clemson team 79-74. We've got some monster performances to discuss - Malik! KJ!! Vince!! A Finger WAG-worthy block from Isaiah Abraham. The Hoyas are riding high, and you should be too!
After a great start to the year (2-0, beat down of UMD), your Hoyas enter a critical week in their season, culminating in the biggest home non-conference game in a while vs. Clemson. To discuss the vibes on campus, get the truth on issues stifling student support, and hear about (and brainstorm) how Georgetown can drive student engagement, we talked with Hoya Blue Exec, Colin Daliwhal. If you're wondering how you can help encourage student support, this is a must-listen.
We are back with Jake Foote (@Footahh) to break down Georgetown's dominant victory over Maryland. Your Hoyas walk into College Park and take the DMV crown from the Terps in a statement 70-60 win. We talk defense, Centers, Caleb!, and how Georgetown put together their best win since the '21-'22 season (at least).
What a week for the Hoyas! Jake Foote (@Footahh) joins us for an emergency pod to break down the commitment of the 5-Star, Alex Constanza, the highest rated recruit since Greg Monroe! We also get his reactions to the Kentucky game and a preview of the Morgan State opener and the UMD game that increasingly looks like the most important of the season, and a great opportunity for a signature road win.
John Kurkjian (@JohnKurkjian_) is back to break down a surprising "BTA" beatdown of Kentucky at Rupp Arena. We talk through the big takeaways from this game and the exhibition season as a whole, and get you ready for the regular season opener on Monday against Morgan State before the Hoyas travel to College Park for THE Maryland game.
Quick #FingerWAGFriday episode to get you ready for the weekend. We've got a rundown of Media Days, Open Practice info, preparing for Kentucky and some notes on Justin Caldwell
Malik Mack Passing Highlights
Ed Cooley Presser (Courtesy of MTC)
Justin Caldwell
In this episode of the Finger Wag Podcast, hosts Gideon Hertz and Jake Foote discuss the Hoyas' recent exhibition game against George Washington. They provide a detailed analysis of player performances, big takeaways and what you should be excited about from an intense exhibition.
For this #FingerWAGFridays edition of the Pod, we've got a practice report ahead of Georgetown's opening exhibition game against George Washington. We'll give you a full rundown of everything we saw and heard at Georgetown's Gameday-eve practice, and talk through what to expect from a GW team with sky-high expectations this season.
Gideon Hertz (@GMHertz) and Jake Foote (@Footahh) are joined by Bulldog aficionado, Michael DeRosa (@MDtheDream), to accurately and unequivocally predict how the '25-'26 Big East Basketball season will play out for the Georgetown Hoyas, including:
What is KenPom getting wrong about the Big East (in general) and Georgetown (specifically)?
Are the Hoyas really the second-worst team in the conference?
Who is better, UConn or St. John's?
Which BE Bulldog will reign supreme?
Predicting all of the BE Awards
With Hoyas basketball officially getting underway, the Finger WAG has you covered with a full Non-Conference preview: https://youtu.be/nzMhhSJJvTI
And part one of our massive Big East Basketball preview: https://youtu.be/e9DVO-ZjNWE
Gideon Hertz (@GMHertz) and Jake Foote (@Footahh) dive into a comprehensive preview of the Big East basketball conference, and aren't afraid to ask the tough questions!
Can talent save Kim English's job?
Does DePaul no longer suck?
What happens when you give one of the greatest CBK coaches of all time, one of the most expensive rosters ever?
Is Creighton, Iowa?
Is Kevin Willard actually good?
We answer those burning questions and so many more to get you ready for a Big East season for the ages (but maybe not in a good way?).
And stay tuned for our predictions special in Pt. 2.
The Finger WAG Podcast is back! And gearing up for a make-or-break year for the Hoyas. Gideon Hertz (@GMHertz) and Jake Foote (@Footahh) preview the 2025 Non-Conference schedule, including key matchups against teams like Maryland, BYU (hopefully), and North Carolina, and share their wildly accurate predictions.
TGIF! You know, Thank God It’s FingerWAG Fridays. The new series from the FingerWAG will give you a quick recap of the week that was in Georgetown Hoops and get you prepped for the weekend. During the season, we’ll focus on brief recaps of the previous week’s games and getting you ready for the weekend tilts. For now, we’re bringing you news, notes and recaps for a quick listen with your Happy Hour Cocktail or Saturday morning coffee.
This week, on the inaugural #FingerWAGFridays episode, we are closing out our GLOBL JAM coverage with a recap of the answers to the five big questions we were hoping to get answers to in Canada.
Read Answering Five Big Questions After Hoyas Finishes Second at GLOBL JAM here: https://thefingerwag.com/answering-five-big-questions-after-hoyas-finishes-second-at-globl-jam/
Listen to this week’s Stock Report Pod and GLOBL JAM analysis here:
We are back in DMV, and breaking down everything from the GLOBL JAM tournament. Gideon and Jake evaluate where each player stands after the tournament and whether they are buying or selling stock after the trip north.
We have post game reaction, analysis and comments from Coach and players after Georgetown beats Brazil 76-74 and earns a trip to the Gold Medal Final at GLOBL JAM, where they will play...Brazil! The Hoyas and Brazil will face off for the third time in 6 days and fight for the 2025 Gold. We've got you covered from the arena with Big Takeaways, Player Analysis and Quotes from Coach Cooley, Vince Iwuchukwu, Malik Mack and DeShawn Harris-Smith, including a banger on the DMV brotherhood on this Georgetown roster.
We've got post game reaction from Jake Foote after a tough loss to a talented Canada team. The Finger WAG pod has you covered with big takeaways, player notes, behind the scenes details and full post game comments from Coach Cooley.