Nathan Fenno
Articles by Nathan Fenno
Hoyas’ Jason Clark and Henry Sims are familiar with March sadness
Minutes slipped away without mention of Georgetown on the sprawling television blaring the NCAA tournament selection show inside the Leo O'Donovan Dining Hall. So, Jason Clark leaned over to Henry Sims. Published March 11, 2012
Georgetown can’t overcome misses, mistakes in 2OT loss to Cincinnati
As the horn roared, the basketball bounced harmlessly off the back of the rim, Georgetown supporters in courtside seats and bespoke suits groaned and the hand-written "Simsanity" sign high in the stands at Madison Square Garden disappeared. Published March 8, 2012
Freshman Otto Porter picks up the slack in Hoyas’ win over Pittsburgh
Quiet filled the locker room. Published March 7, 2012
Bernadina reflects on friend’s death
While Roger Bernadina fights for an outfield job with the Washington Nationals, the memory of his murdered friend is never far away. Last November, Greg Halman, a 24-year-old outfielder with the Seattle Mariners, was stabbed to death in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Published March 5, 2012
All systems are go for Strasburg
Stephen Strasburg's delivery was flawless. Arms crossed in front of his locker, the 23-year-old right-hander didn't let a smile sneak onto his face as the words left his mouth. Published March 4, 2012
Nationals’ Edwin Jackson out of sync in spring opener
Sun baked Osceola County Stadium on Saturday, from Cub Scouts in orange bandannas to middle-aged men clutching binders of baseball cards and jostling for autographs along the first-base line to fans in Houston Astros jerseys belting out "Deep in the Heart of Texas." Published March 3, 2012
Matt Purke pitches Nationals past Hoyas 3-0
Nationals' lefty Matt Purke pitched three sharp innings — his longest professional outing — in a 3-0 exhibition win Friday against Georgetown. Published March 2, 2012
Adding a wild card is ‘going to help us,’ but caution abounds for Nationals
A warm breeze swirled through Space Coast Stadium, past the osprey nest perched atop the right-field light pole, the youngster scrubbing the dugout roof with a rag and the rhythmic crack of bat on ball. Published March 1, 2012
Seton Hall, Theodore shoot past No. 9 Georgetown for easy upset
The ushers in black blazers emblazoned with "Prudential Center Security" gathered in twos and threes as the final seconds drifted away inside the arena. They clutched walkie-talkies and shot wary glances at Seton Hall's student section bouncing to House of Pain's "Jump Around" and an impending upset. Published February 21, 2012
Lubick comes on strong for Hoyas
Nate Lubick is difficult to miss. Built like an NFL tight end at 6-foot-8 and 235 pounds, Lubick specializes in the dirty, bruising work in the post. But the ex-Parade All-American's sophomore season has been fraught with inconsistency. Published February 12, 2012
Georgetown done in by a defensive lapse
For 44 minutes and 31 seconds, Georgetown gave Syracuse fits. Published February 8, 2012
Hoyas’ Starks plagued by inconsistency at the point
Before the season, Starks labeled himself a question mark, as he assumed the starting point guard's responsibilities after a freshman season of reserve duty. Twenty-two games and one unexpected start later, Starks embraces the uncertainty. Published February 7, 2012
Waiting for justice in slaying of Redskins Sean Taylor
While the sporting world counts down the hours until the start of Sunday's Super Bowl, family and friends of onetime Washington Redskins superstar Sean Taylor face a much longer wait for justice to be done. Published February 2, 2012
Is Georgetown’s meltdown Saturday cause for concern?
During a timeout with three minutes remaining in Saturday's basketball game between Georgetown and Pittsburgh, pandemonium gripped the Petersen Events Center. Published January 29, 2012
No. 9 Georgetown’s defense watches Pittsburgh roll to an easy upset
A shroud of disgust covered John Thompson III. Published January 28, 2012
Navy to join Big East for football in 2015
The Big East's transformation continued Tuesday when Navy accepted an invitation to join the conference as a football member starting in July 2015. Published January 24, 2012
Hollis Thompson warms up after half, scores 20 to lead Hoyas’ win
Down a dark tunnel at Madison Square Garden gushed a cold breeze, past stacked silver beer kegs and ushers with earpieces and, finally, onto the basketball court where Hollis Thompson stood. Published January 15, 2012
Georgetown can’t overcome turnover-filled night in loss to Cincinnati
Late Monday night, the seconds melted away at Verizon Center quicker than the fitful bursts of snow that overtook the city earlier in the day. Published January 9, 2012
Redskins’ logos still subject of court battle
A years-long effort to cancel six Washington Redskins' federal trademarks is scheduled for trial next month before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, according to board documents. Published January 5, 2012
Poised Hoyas upset Louisville on road
None of the frenzy of a Big East road arena bothered John Thompson III's band of youngsters Wednesday night, as No. 12 Georgetown opened conference play with a 71-68 upset of fourth-ranked Louisville. Published December 28, 2011