Comments on: Your 2008 NCAA Tournament taxonomy

By: dasmithjones

dasmithjones — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:54:49 +0000

RECLASSIFICATION FOR HOYAS:

Technically and Taxonimically speaking, (The following was lifted from Wikipedia) Hoya is a genus of 200-230 species of tropical climbing plants in the family Apocynaceae (Dogbane), native to southern Asia (India east to southern China and southward), Australia, and Polynesia. Common names for this genus are waxplant, waxvine, waxflower or simply hoya. This genus was named by botanist Robert Brown, in honour of his friend, botanist Thomas Hoy.

But since we can let Georgetown tell us what they mean when they refer to the HOYAS, here is their explanation:

What is a Hoya?

Many years ago, when all Georgetown students were required to study Greek and Latin, the University’s teams were nicknamed “The Stonewalls.” It is suggested that a student, using Greek and Latin terms, started the cheer “Hoya Saxa!”, which translates into “What Rocks!” The name proved popular and the term “Hoyas” was eventually adopted for all Georgetown teams.

By: South '06

South '06 — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:53:30 +0000

Hoya is a latin word meaning “such” or “what”. No shit, that’s actually where they got it from. Not sure how a Bulldog fits in there…

And, yes, I realize the irony of an Aggie/Collie saying that…

By: El Scorcho

El Scorcho — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:55:41 +0000

I believe longhorns belong under castrated hamburgers.

By: Son of a Stunna

Son of a Stunna — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:07:05 +0000

I’ve always been a fan of the cougars. I hope they make a strong push this year.

By: Scipio Tex

Scipio Tex — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:44:35 +0000

I’m thinking in a mascot steel cage match, it’s going to come down to a Titan, Hurricane, Blue Devil trio.

I’m thinking the Titan pulls it out.