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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12-30-2017, 09:17 AM #1
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JP Macura for all time fave XU player
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12-30-2017, 09:27 AM #2
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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12-30-2017, 10:48 AM #3
Last edited by UCGRAD4X; 12-30-2017 at 10:50 AM. Reason: because, with my fat fingers I don't know how to type
I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I drink 2XS.
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12-30-2017, 10:52 AM #4
Nice take BTW.
Might be the first Dr. Seuss reference too.I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I drink 2XS.
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12-30-2017, 11:25 AM #5
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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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12-30-2017, 11:41 AM #6
J.P. straight-up flops too, but yes, that was him provoking the shove and then selling it.
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12-30-2017, 12:53 PM #7
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" ShimkoLast edited by UCGRAD4X; 12-30-2017 at 01:09 PM.
I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I drink 2XS.
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12-30-2017, 01:03 PM #8
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