chazzie
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Post by chazzie on Feb 9, 2016 10:33:58 GMT -5
SBU79....good story and it takes me back. Remember how the upper class men convinced us we could leave class if a no show occurred .
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Post by libonnie91 on Feb 9, 2016 10:59:39 GMT -5
No - someone has to love me. really actually enjoyed the story. my comment stems from a couple months ago when everyone was all over these guys at the blog basically attacking them from issues that ranged from common grammar mistakes to accusing writers for rooting for other teams. just think everyone should appreciate their efforts or remain quiet. i came off as rude tho. My bad
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Post by ohs73 on Feb 9, 2016 11:10:37 GMT -5
I certainly wish Greg the best. Yes vote from me for a jersey elevation. His performance in the pulsating '77 NIT final was one for the books. Fab career numbers.
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Post by sbu79 on Feb 9, 2016 11:25:22 GMT -5
No - someone has to love me. really actually enjoyed the story. my comment stems from a couple months ago when everyone was all over these guys at the blog basically attacking them from issues that ranged from common grammar mistakes to accusing writers for rooting for other teams. just think everyone should appreciate their efforts or remain quiet. i came off as rude tho. My bad No worries, 91. For the record, my only beef with the Blog, and perhaps only one member representing it, was the postings that appeared on the boards of other schools that denigrated my alma mater. I never criticized grammar or punctuation in the blog postings. I do think the derogatory postings may have led to others starting to voice additional complaints, though. When one gets irritated, things start to come out. I like when these guys do good reporting and analysis. It is a true value add.
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Post by tastylicks on Feb 9, 2016 11:48:49 GMT -5
I am a "younger" alum and never got to see Sanders play. 2,238 points though, especially pre-3 point line, is incredibly impressive. Can someone enlighten a younger fan like myself who never got to see him play as to the type of player he was. Could he just catch & shoot the lights out? Or was he also great at creating his own shot off the dribble?
I only ask because the article makes it out like he wasn't that athletic. And I'm thinking how someone could possibly light the record book up like that and not be athletic. Maybe its just a funny anecdote/comparison that is lost in translation as if he wasn't as athletic as you would think so maybe someone could clear that up for me.
Also- if there was a 3 point line would many of his shots have came from there or was he mostly a mid-range player? Lastly- it was cool to hear how he was overlooked by college recruiters, inspiring to know that the players we see here today at Bonas that can tell a similar story is not so new. We have a tradition of finding players who turn out to be great that were overlooked
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Post by tomgleason on Feb 9, 2016 11:54:53 GMT -5
Tasty...tons and tons of his shots were 3pt range...he would have OBLITERATED the scoring record if there had been a line then...I remember him more as a catch and shoot...he was athletic, but that part was mostly overlooked due to Essie Hollister being his teammate...I enjoyed watching him play, and remember MANY times hearing...NO NO NO GOOD SHOT
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Post by MM77 on Feb 9, 2016 12:50:25 GMT -5
Greg Sanders was of my era, and what I remember is now redundant here. He could shoot from anywhere, anytime, against anyone. He was not known for his leaping or slam dunks, or great defensive skills. But like tomgleason points out, had there been a three point line in during Sanders time his scoring records would never ever be touched again by any Bonnie player. Albeit he was not my favorite player, Essie Hollis by far. But the combination of Sanders outrageous long bomb shots, and Essie's thunderous dunks and also his share of long bombers was a tag team I will never forget. Add Baron, Hagen and Waterman, Urzetta, Harrod and you get the picture of my fond memories of the NIT championship season. 77'
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Post by faffy444 on Feb 9, 2016 13:25:43 GMT -5
sanders was a very "wiley" type of player. great shooter, who early in his career used a dick barnet type of leg kick when shooting the ball. good rebounder for his size, good passer and ball handler. was a good defender when he wanted, or needed to be.very confident type of kid on the floor. good hoops I.Q. always liked him as a player.
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vodorr
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Post by vodorr on Feb 9, 2016 14:00:45 GMT -5
A very well written article. Thank you.
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Post by tastylicks on Feb 9, 2016 14:08:00 GMT -5
thanks guys. always cool to hear about these players from previous eras than your own. Sounds like it would've been a real treat to watch Sanders play
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Post by sbu79 on Feb 9, 2016 14:22:14 GMT -5
My memories of Sanders are fairly hazy for several reasons, but what I will add is that everyone talks about the 3 point line, but he would also have had many more points if more "traditional" 3 point plays were called in those days. "Continuation" was not the established norm that it is today, and the referees often called a foul "before the shot" that would be a routine "and 1" now. Anyway, Greg had a knack for getting his defender to bite on his fake and then stepping forward and letting the defender make contact. As I recall, many of those actually turned into 1 shot fouls. I imagine if he could have turned more of those 1 point possessions into 3 pointers, his numbers would have been higher.
I remember him bombing away from all over and raising his index finger as he turned to run back up court - his signature move - but I also remember quite a few baskets (and 1 shot fouls) in close as well.
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Post by dadster81 on Feb 9, 2016 15:36:17 GMT -5
Probably the greatest game I witnessed on our home court. Copying from n article I just located:
" Terry Tyler hit a turnaround jump shot with 2 seconds remaining to cap a comeback, giving 17th ranked Detroit a 94-92 victory over St. Bonaventure, and snap the Bonnies 23 game home court winning streak. Senior forward Greg Sanders scored a career high 46 points for the Bonnies to lead all scorers, while John Long led Detroit with 26 points and Tyler added 21". 12/12/77. And Detroit was coached by non other than Dickie V (before he became Dickie V). 23 game streak at home. Sanders put on an absolute clinic, hitting everything from the halfcourt in.
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Post by derhut on Feb 9, 2016 15:58:41 GMT -5
brown indian pa announcer would have had a field day - "MR G for 3" Sanders had a short memory..if he wasn't hitting his shot...he just shot more. He did play with a healthy chip on his shoulder...I once asked him why he didn't go to Gtown with big John Thompson as the Hoyas were just beginning to hit their stride..he wouldn't answer but one could tell he felt he had something to prove to the hoya boss.
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Post by thesenator on Feb 9, 2016 16:23:27 GMT -5
Thanks for all the compliments on the article, all praise goes to Vinny. He is currently pursuing some phone numbers and a mailing address we've been passed along but we're not confident in Greg getting back to us. We will keep you updated of any developments from here out. It would be great to hear from him but it seems due to one reason or another that may not happen. www.thebonablog.com this very well-written story has bothered me since i read it...first of all, a prayer goes out to greg sanders if he has hit a rough patch...we all have/are/will and a prayer is good move #1...if greg doesn't want to reconnect with bonas, that's his right...but if, as chris suggests, he's been "blackballed", then shame on them!...the pope has called this the year of mercy...good move #2 would be to contact him (and, btw, there are 28k alums and not one of the 28k has the means one way or the other to find him...i don't think so) and welcome him back to the family...let's forget the talk of retiring the number for now...let's make him feel welcome and want to come back for a visit...the number-retiring discussion can come later...
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Post by fjs64 on Feb 9, 2016 16:33:40 GMT -5
Thanks for all the compliments on the article, all praise goes to Vinny. He is currently pursuing some phone numbers and a mailing address we've been passed along but we're not confident in Greg getting back to us. We will keep you updated of any developments from here out. It would be great to hear from him but it seems due to one reason or another that may not happen. www.thebonablog.com this very well-written story has bothered me since i read it...first of all, a prayer goes out to greg sanders if he has hit a rough patch...we all have/are/will and a prayer is good move #1...if greg doesn't want to reconnect with bonas, that's his right...but if, as chris suggests, he's been "blackballed", then shame on them!...the pope has called this the year of mercy...good move #2 would be to contact him (and, btw, there are 28k alums and not one of the 28k has the means one way or the other to find him...i don't think so) and welcome him back to the family...let's forget the talk of the hof for now...let's make him feel welcome and want to come back for a visit...the hof discussion can come later... Sanders is already in the Hall of Fame, class of 1988 (I wonder if he attended his enshrinement). The question is regarding should his number be retired, should #53 be raised to the rafters.
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