Hats off to Tyrus McGee

**cmjh10** · 02-03-2013, 11:46 AM

Does anyone have of replay of his block/foul last night? I would love to see that again.

**jahfg** · 02-03-2013, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by Wesley

I think two of his best shots were the two efforts at the end of the OSU game. How he could come close was amazing. The one where he was pushed out of bounds was good enough to put on youtube.

Early favorite for dumbest post of the year.

**Wesley** · 02-03-2013, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by jahfg

Early favorite for dumbest post of the year.

The fact that he came so close with great defense OSU pressure on him the game before made them fantastic shots. I could not believe that he could even get them to the rim. I have yet to see anyone mention what a great effort he made at that away game let alone what he did Saturday. Remember there were two different attempts due tio the squirely refs.

**ChiefCy** · 02-03-2013, 03:54 PM

Is his left arm hurt? He wears that brace. He had benn wearing it then a week or so back he wasn't and now has been wearing it again.

**ianoconnor** · 02-03-2013, 04:04 PM

Favorite player. Love his hustle/intensity.

**CYlent Bob** · 02-03-2013, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by clonedude

I was going to put up a thread today as well about Tyrus, but you beat me to it.

I'm beginning to think he could almost go down as my favorite Cyclone of all time.... and he's a JUCO transfer and doesn't even start. But I just LOVE guys that bring that kind of energy to the floor. When he started throwing his arms in the air to get the crowd pumped up, and followed that up by licking his hands and wiping the bottoms of his shoes with them as he got down in his defensive position.... I wanted to put a uniform on myself and go out there and join him.

The guy is just an amazing energy boost to the entire team and the fans. Every team needs a guy like this IMO. I'm finding it hard to come up with another Cyclone from the past with this kind of energy and excitement? Maybe Curtis Stinson, but he was more laid back IMO. Lafester Rhodes? Elmer Robinson?

McGee was struggling with his shot yesterday, so what does he do.... he gets his points in the paint off of huge offensive rebounds and putbacks. His vertical jump must be unreal. He also had an incredible block, but the official called him for a foul on it. He just gives it his all, all the time. I love it!

Without him yesterday, as in most games, we would have a hard time winning.

I liked both Lafester & Elmer, but I wouldn't compare them to Tyrus. Lafester wouldn't play defense even if you held a gun to his head. You know how he scored all those fast-break points? By darting downcourt while the shot was leaving the opponent's fingertips. And Elmer? Great player, but not exactly "Mr. Selfless" for the team. I can remember one televised game during Elmer's second year where the TV camera caught Johnny in a timeout huddle shouting "Dammit Elmer Would You PLEASE Wake UP!"

I would compare Tyrus to players like Kantrail Horton, Howard Eaton, Paul Doerrfeld (the king of taking charges), and Jacy Holloway. Solid guys who gave it their all every game. Tyrus gets more props than any of them ever did, but he also hits more big shots. He's going to be the most missed player in '13/14, IMHO.

**CyAggie** · 02-03-2013, 05:06 PM

My wife calls Tyrus her boy.

**cyclones500** · 02-03-2013, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by clonedude

I was going to put up a thread today as well about Tyrus, but you beat me to it.

I'm beginning to think he could almost go down as my favorite Cyclone of all time.... and he's a JUCO transfer and doesn't even start. But I just LOVE guys that bring that kind of energy to the floor. When he started throwing his arms in the air to get the crowd pumped up, and followed that up by licking his hands and wiping the bottoms of his shoes with them as he got down in his defensive position.... I wanted to put a uniform on myself and go out there and join him.

The guy is just an amazing energy boost to the entire team and the fans. Every team needs a guy like this IMO. I'm finding it hard to come up with another Cyclone from the past with this kind of energy and excitement? Maybe Curtis Stinson, but he was more laid back IMO. Lafester Rhodes? Elmer Robinson?

McGee was struggling with his shot yesterday, so what does he do.... he gets his points in the paint off of huge offensive rebounds and putbacks. His vertical jump must be unreal. He also had an incredible block, but the official called him for a foul on it. He just gives it his all, all the time. I love it!

Without him yesterday, as in most games, we would have a hard time winning.

Key point right there. Some players whose main weapon is the 3 might've gotten in a funk after being so far off, but he contributed in any way he could, offensive and defensively.