The Rafters, Class of 2010: DeMarre Carroll
by Bill C. on Apr 4, 2010 9:00 AM CDT
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DeMarre Carroll (2007-09, 6'8, 225)
2008-09: 16.6 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 2.2 APG, 1.6 SPG
A Vanderbilt transfer who came to Mizzou to play for his uncle Mike, Carroll's Tiger career got off to a shaky start. He was shot in the ankle outside a Como club and dealt with recurring ankle issues through most of the 2007-08 season. He still managed to average 12.5 PPG and 6.6 RPG during a disappointing 16-16 season, and with a clean bill of health in 2008-09, he was the face of Mizzou's resurgence.
Heading into 2008-09, Mizzou had failed to make the last five NCAA tournaments; they had not gone that long between tournaments since 1975. Fan interest was dwindling, apathy was building, and people were starting to wonder if Mike Anderson was the best man for the job. Carroll led the way for Mizzou's resurgence, averaging 17 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block for a team that not only made the NCAA Tournament, but blazed all the way to the Elite Eight. From the 29 & 11 he posted against USC, to the 25 & 9 he posted twice against Baylor, to the "AAAAHHHHHHHHH!" in the intro video, to his handing the ball to Kim English at the end of the Memphis game, he absolutely, positively owned the 2008-09 season and made his mark on Mizzou lore in a way few have been able to do.
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The thing I loved most about JYD was how many awful shots that he made.
I mean that in a good way. He was always able to get down low and make shots at a weird angle or just slip in and get a nice lay-in.
I’ll also remember how he and Kim English pretty much both willingly brought Missouri back into that victory against Kansas in his senior year, the statement game where we showed that Mizzou basketball was back (and Carroll was probably the biggest reason we were back besides CMA).
"Don't settle for mediocrity. Be better than the best. Strive to become legendary at everything you do."
-Kim English
That's it exactly.
I can’t remember how many times he’d go up toward the basket, and it would look like he just ran into someone and the ball popped loose, but it would drop right into the basket. It was awesome.
Making fun of the "Mizzou Needs a Fullback" Club since...well, for a while, anyway.
Love this pick.
JYD was the catalyst for Mizzou basketball’s most magical season.
"So we finish the 18th and he's gonna stiff me. And I say, 'Hey, Lama, hey, how about a little something, you know, for the effort, you know".
I Love JYD.
but why do so many pictures of him look so seductive and awkward? There is the one posted above.. and the one where the ball is rolling away from him and he has his finger on his lips.
Still the man – and represented Mizzou well.
"As loud as the ovations are for big threes or for thunderous dunks, some of the biggest roars you hear at Mizzou Arena these days are for steals, shot clock violations, and forcing opponents into timeouts in their own backcourt. Just as Anderson has crafted himself a team built on defensive intensity, he's built himself a fan base that echoes that same value system." -
"seductive and awkward"
When we were debating what to name this page a couple of years back, I so wish someone had suggested that for a title.
by Michael Atchison on Apr 4, 2010 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
that should be the tagline:
“Rock M Nation, Seductive and Awkward”
Great Oden's Raven I love Mike "The Predator" Dixon!
by pinkelposse on Apr 4, 2010 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
yes
"As loud as the ovations are for big threes or for thunderous dunks, some of the biggest roars you hear at Mizzou Arena these days are for steals, shot clock violations, and forcing opponents into timeouts in their own backcourt. Just as Anderson has crafted himself a team built on defensive intensity, he's built himself a fan base that echoes that same value system." -
I can't look at that photo . . .
of DeMarre with the tear rolling down his cheek without thinking of the Native American elder who cried when people littlered in that classic 1970s PSA.
by Michael Atchison on Apr 4, 2010 6:16 PM CDT reply actions
did you know
that actor wasn’t even native american?
In the immortal words of Jean Paul Sartre, 'Au revoir, gopher'. Carl Spackler
I really like the graphic design of the Rafters.
Job well done.
I hope Steve Moore or Justin Safford get some JYD style to their game.
Have you taken the RMNation Survey? $500 to a worthwhile charity if we win.
by tigers and chiefs fan on Apr 4, 2010 8:42 PM CDT reply actions
i love demarre
but, i don’t think he’s as deserving as several players from previous groups. i would argue that none of the players in this group should be in.
That was what made these class tiers unique.
We wanted RMN era representation in the first class, just like we did for football last year with the Wall of Excellence. The second time around, the tiers will be re-defined.
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I then implore you...
… to start your own hall of fame.
by RPT on Apr 5, 2010 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
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