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Leo Lyons = Captain?

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Vahe Gregorian wrote an interesting story about leo lyons over at stltoday.com. more or less its says that we should plan on seeing more "good leo" this year.

Obviously I remain skeptical but i can't help but get excited about a full season of our offense running through "good leo." imo, lyons and carroll would be the best front court in the big 12, and top ten in the nation. that might be a little overly optimistic (ok, maybe a lot) but i honestly believe the potential is there for leo to be a top 10 player.

mike anderson evens goes as far to say that he is considering making leo the captain of this squad citing that "they look up to him." to me this seems like a huge point in mike anderson's tenure. on one hand, if leo becomes the leader and role model we would all like him to be that sets a great standard for this year's draft class who obviously are the future.

however, if leo goes back to his old ways of pouting and being a malcontent in general it could act as a cancer for years to come. if anderson gives him the "captain" title then he is telling the young kids that leo exhibits the traits that anderson is looking for. lets hope the traits that anderson is seeing are real and persistent both on and off the court.

what does everyone think? am i putting a little too much emphasis on this possible decision by anderson?

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less than 1
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'they look up to him' because he's taller than everyone else

sorry, that was waaaaaay too obvious

leo seems like he doesn’t have much fun when he plays. maybe that has changed.

by Wooderson on Nov 14, 2008 3:45 PM CST reply actions  

Anderson seems to be taking A LOT of interest in Leo

I was out at practice last Monday, and after practice had concluded, about 15 minutes later, there were only three people remaining on the court. Denmon was out just shooting around, and Leo and Anderson sat down in the bleachers in the student section and just starting talking basketball. I’d already talked to Anderson and was waiting on Leo for an interview, and it sounded like that entire time he and Anderson were discussing everything from strategy to leadership (i.e.: not showing when you’re frustrated) to discussing upcoming opponents.

I think Leo’s really starting to trust Anderson, and I think Anderson’s really trying to mold Leo into a leader. This can’t be a bad thing.

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by RPT on Nov 14, 2008 5:10 PM CST reply actions  

great to hear

"Sorry about him, he's dealing with being an inker. " - Chasing Amy

by FutureMan on Nov 15, 2008 1:48 AM CST up reply actions  

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