The Creighton Blue Jays came out last sunday knowing that John Hensen (Carolina PF) had an injured wrist and early in the game it was more than obvious to me that they were playing dirty. Smacking his wrist a couple times within minutes of the tip off. Late in the game with The Heels cruising to an easy victory, the punk ass center for the dirty blue baby birdies gave a hard cheap foul to Kendall Marshall (Carolina's great, amazing, flawless PG) which fractured his wrist. Most analysts out there have changed their mind about The Heels title run but I wouldn't count them out just yet. There is no doubt they are a different team without Marshall being full strength but don't forget he still has one good wrist and it's his strong hand (shooting hand). I doubt he plays in the sweet 16 because they play The Ohio Bobcats but he will be back for the elite 8, bet! Marshall with one good hand is still the best PG in the tourney! This is true because Marshall doesn't play with size, speed, or strength. He is a true point gaurd that kills defenses with vision and instincts. UNC will be there in the end with Marshall running shit, even if it is with one hand. True point gaurds are born not made n Marshall is as true as they come.
Unless Marshall can play at least at 80%, then the Tar Heels are not winning a title. Look back to last year pre-Marshall to see what they are going to be throwing out on the floor. I can't say for sure that they can beat Ohio without Marshall actually. This is frustrating to say the least. The third time since I have been watching the Heels that we have lost a vital point guard during or just prior to the tournament. The Dean Smith Center could easily have three more banners hanging from the rafters if not for the point guard injuries. And before anyone chimes in that injuries are part of the game...when was the last time an NFL team won a championship with a backup QB. This team would be in contention having lost any other player, even the controversial (on Two Bit at least) Harrison Barnes.
ReplyDeleteAgree he is the most important player. As long as he can play they will be able to win it. Unless they beat themselves. But if Marshall plays and they play hard it's another banner
ReplyDeleteThey will crush Ohio with or without Marshall. I'm not really scared of Clark Kellogg's son
ReplyDeleteThey'll crush Ohio?
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