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    JP Macura for all time fave XU player

    At 66 yrs old, been following XU since 1960. JP Macura has become my all time fave player due to his hustle, chutzpah & mischievous way
    of working opponents, opposing coaches and even the refs. His "flop" to draw a technical the other night was a prime example.
    His out of nowhere block late in the Marquette game inspired us. He reminds me of a Pete Rose or Cat in the Hat from Dr Seuss. Sure, we have had better players, but can't remember anybody as colorful. Jumpin Jamal Walker comes to mind, but not even close to JP. Byron Larkin
    is still my fave player for pure skills due to what he, Staak & the Gardens did to propel XU bball & that #14 seed beating #3 seed Missouri game. David West was an icon with little support. JP gets a lot of steals & mentally grinds at opponents and their fans when playing on the road. We all love him at home games.
    Enjoy the last 9 home games we'll get to see him play. JP & Tre are an awesome Senior 1/2 punch. JP's antics sometimes defers attention from Tre & the rest of the team.

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    Steve Stricker may disagree, but good post rookie. I like the use of the word “chutzpah”, might be a first on this board.
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    Quote Originally Posted by xu koop scoop View Post
    JP Macura has become my all time fave player due to his hustle, chutzpah & mischievous way of working opponents, opposing coaches and even the refs. His "flop" to draw a technical the other night was a prime example.
    His out of nowhere block late in the Marquette game inspired us. He reminds me of a Pete Rose or Cat in the Hat from Dr Seuss. .
    Congratulation on your tenure, SCOOP.

    But, Cat in the Hat.

    At 66, senility should't be setting in quite yet....but then again...

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    Last edited by UCGRAD4X; 12-30-2017 at 10:50 AM. Reason: because, with my fat fingers I don't know how to type
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    Nice take BTW.

    Might be the first Dr. Seuss reference too.
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    I beg to differ about the flopping. JP was elbowed, and maybe oversold the blow. Flopping is what Wisconsin does because they're slow. But the definition of flopping is former Butler Bulldog Matt Howard who flopped like he was shot 5 or 6 times a game.

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    J.P. straight-up flops too, but yes, that was him provoking the shove and then selling it.

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    JP would certainly be nearing the top five...and climbing (I would limit it to four year players). Not necessarily the BEST player but favorite.
    In no particular order:
    B. "Never met a shot I didn't like" Larkin
    DFW
    J. "We expect to win" Love
    Stan the Man Burrell
    Tu "Don't call me Terrell" Holloway
    Brian "The Gentleman" Grant
    (ok so I could't limit it to 5 , so sue me!)

    Honorable Mention to:
    JP "The Menace" Macura
    Romain "Yes sir!" Sato
    James "do it all" Posey
    BJ "DO IT" Raymond
    Lionel "Train kept a rollin' all night long" Chalmers

    And just for fun:
    Andy "Clap with your elbows" Donnelly
    John "Asshole over elbows" Shimko
    Last edited by UCGRAD4X; 12-30-2017 at 01:09 PM.
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    Kevin Frey was a nuisance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MHettel View Post
    Kevin Frey was a nuisance.
    Definitely a player I would compare to JP (no, not because he's white!)

    Attitude and nuisance factors - other teams love to hate too
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    Quote Originally Posted by UCGRAD4X View Post
    JP would certainly be nearing the top five...and climbing (I would limit it to four year players). Not necessarily the BEST player but favorite.
    In no particular order:
    B. "Never met a shot I didn't like" Larkin
    DFW
    J. "We expect to win" Love
    Stan the Man Burrell
    Tu "Don't call me Terrell" Holloway
    Brian "The Gentleman" Grant
    (ok so I could't limit it to 5 , so sue me!)

    Honorable Mention to:
    JP "The Menace" Macura
    Romain "Yes sir!" Sato
    James "do it all" Posey
    BJ "DO IT" Raymond
    Lionel "Train kept a rollin' all night long" Chalmers

    And just for fun:
    Andy "Clap with your elbows" Donnelly
    John "Asshole over elbows" Shimko
    You forgot Tyrone "it's win time" Hill

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