Pollard In Top Ten

[flyhi524]

Pollard's massive block that wedged the ball between the backboard and the rim clocked in at number 3 on Sportscenter's Top Ten this morning!

Go Flyers!

[shapanud]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ3Bs428RVY

Starts at about 1:40 if you don't want to watch all 10 plays

[TommyGola]

Originally Posted by flyhi524 Pollard's massive block that wedged the ball between the backboard and the rim clocked in at number 3 on Sportscenter's Top Ten this morning! Go Flyers!

It should have made the top 10; that was one incredible block...one of the best I have ever seen by a Flyer.

[Glen Clark]

Originally Posted by TommyGola . . . that was one incredible block...one of the best I have ever seen by a Flyer.

There are a few more here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XJv2gaCJso

Blue uni's, old logo, what's not to like?

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[San Diego Flyer]

We've had some monster blocks in our history, and I haven't seen them all. Only 60 years worth. That's the most astounding one in my experience. Frank Iguodala had one in Malibu that may have been the highest on the board ever. But pinning this one the way Kendall did wins the pole position. And he has 2 1/2 more years to best that.

[TA111]

We were sitting there and when Severe got the ball ther was no one within 20 feet on a breakaway. When Pollard came from so far back we all just stood there in our section in awe. When you look at how much ground he made up, it was just an amazing block and showed great hustle. No tired legs there.

[ud2]

I saw it on Facebook, somebody posted the replay of the block, great play by Pollard.

[UDEE79]

Did you hear Chris Carter in the background "UD Flyers. I used to play on that court all the time when I was a kid"
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[TommyGola]

Originally Posted by Glen Clark There are a few more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XJv2gaCJso Blue uni's, old logo, what's not to like? _____________________ Whether your glass is half full or half empty, you still have more to drink

Thanks Glen. I could watch those over and over again. I wish we had Chris Wright on this team today...in a way, we do. I have referred to Pollard as a "poor man's Chris Wright."

	Chris Wright CHRIS WRIGHT 6-8 225lb | Trotwood Madison, HS (OH) A10 All Rookie Team. Preseason 2008 2nd Team All A10. Member of the UD Flight Club with a 40+ inch vertical leap. Consensus Top-75 national recruit. Uncle is former Flyer J.D. Grigsby. Nickname is Top Flyght. CAREER STATS 2007-08 10.4ppg 5.7rpg

[66flyer]

Thanks for the link. I thought it might be on, but forgot to watch. I think there was another stuck ball this season. Anyone remember? Maybe my mind is playing tricks.
UDee79--glad you IDd Chris Carter. I wondered who said that.
There was a little girl sitting in front of me and every time we yelled "Kendall"...hit the free throw...good rebound, etc. she'd look back at us with confusion. Finally, her mom told us her name was Kendall, too, and she thought we were talking to her, lol. Once she realized she wasn't the only Kendall in the house, she relaxed.

[66flyer]

I just looked at the CW highlights. Yikes! Alley Oop from a pass at mid-court! I had forgotten about that one. Breathtaking!
After seeing the great plays he made with the Bucks, it's hard to believe he's not still there. I know that's not the full story. Seems to be doing well overseas.

[bobber]

Hey, let's not forget Kyle Davis' block in the Richmond game.

I don't think I have ever seen a human get up so high so fast.

	Richmond UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND Founded in 1830, the private liberal arts university in the Commonwealth boasts 2,800 students in 57 majors within its picturesque 350-acre campus. The Robins School of Business is one of the Top-20 business schools in the country. Nickname is the Spiders and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[Gazoo]

No way folks, you're just giddy. CW made plays at least that good night in and night out. It's a great play but CW had better.

[Avid Flyer]

Actually there was a block ball stuck between the rim and backboard exactly like the one yesterday except this one was in the womens game as Jodie blocked the ball and stuffed it. Didn't make sports center though as women seldom if ever do.

[Avid Flyer]

Originally Posted by Gazoo No way folks, you're just giddy. CW made plays at least that good night in and night out. It's a great play but CW had better.

Seen CW block many a shot but never saw him come out of nowhere 20 feet behind the dribbler and block the ball like Pollard did.

[Sid Louick]

Originally Posted by flyhi524 Pollard's massive block that wedged the ball between the backboard and the rim clocked in at number 3 on Sportscenter's Top Ten this morning! Go Flyers!

Interesting that they never mentioned his name!

[San Diego Flyer]

Originally Posted by Avid Flyer Seen CW block many a shot but never saw him come out of nowhere 20 feet behind the dribbler and block the ball like Pollard did.

CW's highlight clip was 90% inhuman stuffs. But his blocks were relatively quiet, albeit very effective. Pollard could put a YouTube blocking highlight clip together already.

[AC91]

There was a block CW had in one of his first games as a frosh. On the baseline about 4 or 5 feet from the basket, someone tries to shoot a short jumper over him and ha blocks it with theball at about its apex. Wish I could remember which game that was, but i do remember seeing it online. It was unreal.

[UDEE79]

An oldie but a goodie https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ssR31VQk4nM
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[UDBrian]

That block made me think of London Warren who never gave up on a play

	London Warren LONDON WARREN 6-0 185lb Junior Raines, HS | Jacksonville FL Nicknamed the "Jacksonville Jet", London Warren is perhaps UD's quickest player baseline to baseline. Leader in steals defensively, he likes to push tempo on offense. Working on his shot and confidence at the charity stripe. 2007-08 | 4.3ppg 2.9rpg 2006-07 | 2.4ppg 1.7rpg

[Glen Clark]

Originally Posted by TommyGola Thanks Glen. I could watch those over and over again. I wish we had Chris Wright on this team today...in a way, we do. I have referred to Pollard as a "poor man's Chris Wright."

I agree - there are definitely some similarities. I think CW was probably a little bigger and stronger, but Pollard might be more mobile.

Chris Wright came on board with a ton of expectations, and had to battle through some injuries and team unrest during his Flyer career. Historically, though, there have been few Flyers who could change the complexion of the game the way Chris Wright could - just by stepping on the court. He was a major presence.

Kendall Pollard is more of a lunch-pail guy, tough as nails, just getting it done. He wasn't expected to be the Savior of the program, so he didn't come here burdened with unreasonable expectations. He is flourishing in Archie's system, and it's been a pleasure to watch him grow.

Just my 2 ¢ . . .

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[ud69]

Originally Posted by Glen Clark I agree - there are definitely some similarities. I think CW was probably a little bigger and stronger, but Pollard might be more mobile.

And KP can dribble the rock!

[San Diego Flyer]

Pollard's off-the-ball court instincts are way ahead of what CW's were at this juncture in their development. On offense he moves to the open court, and on defense he is aware of the "holes" and migrates toward them. The only persistent scary trait, that is getting much better, is that A-train look in his eye when heading downhill with the ball at mid-court. lol.

I think he gets it that he has to get the defender's hips and shoulders turned. That at least gets the ref hedging in your direction for the call.

[UD93 Steve]

Originally Posted by TA111 We were sitting there and when Severe got the ball ther was no one within 20 feet on a breakaway. When Pollard came from so far back we all just stood there in our section in awe. When you look at how much ground he made up, it was just an amazing block and showed great hustle. No tired legs there.

I was in the upper arena (way up) and I think it was even more like 30' he made up. Most amazing effort I can recall. I really can't believe he even tried to block it. I am sure Severe thought Pollard was just running down to inbound the ball after the layup :-).

I bet opposing coaches will be using that clip and teaching not to "coast" in for the layup when #25 is on the floor.

[Chris R]

Im actually quite shocked some of you were shocked at the block. As soon as Severe got the ball and I saw Pollard cross halfcourt, I said to the person next to me, "hes screwed."

As God is my witness.

[Avid Flyer]

What is a shocker to me is how many of our players are blocking shots and not fouling. Someone has been coaching our young men how to block and avoid contact with anything other than the ball.

[TommyGola]

Originally Posted by Avid Flyer What is a shocker to me is how many of our players are blocking shots and not fouling. Someone has been coaching our young men how to block and avoid contact with anything other than the ball.

We are seeing a team of coaches second to none in the country. All the little things are improving. Player development is off the charts.

[UD90]

I watched it in slow mo replay several times. it's amazing how he slows down right before he blocks the shot so he doesn't foul.

[priceg75]

Originally Posted by UD93 Steve I am sure Severe thought Pollard was just running down to inbound the ball after the layup :-).

And that's why Fordham is terrible.

	Fordham FORDHAM Fordham University is an independent Jesuit university established in 1841 as St. John's College on old Rose Hill Manor in the village of Fordham, then part of Westchester County in the Bronx, NY. The name Fordham is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "ford" and "ham," meaning a wading place or ford by a settlement. Rose Hill is the name given to the site in 1787 by Robert Watts, a wealthy New York merchant, in honor of his family's ancestral home of the same name in Scotland. The College was originally staffed by diocesan clergy. The name was officially changed to Fordham University in 1907. Fordham's 10 schools enroll 14,448 students. There are 7,652 undergraduates, of whom 3,842 live in University-managed housing either on-campus or in the local community. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams. Athletic claim to fame is consistent mediocrity in nearly all sports and few A10 title winning programs.

[Flyer68]

I really would have rather seen him making the layup and foul shots to beat UMass.

	Massachusetts MASSACHUSETTS UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. UMass enrolls over 20,000 undergraduates and 5,000 post-grad students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Minutemen. Women's teams known as the Minutewomen. Sports achievements include NCAA Final Four appearances in men's basketball and women's soccer.

[number21]

Originally Posted by Gazoo No way folks, you're just giddy. CW made plays at least that good night in and night out. It's a great play but CW had better.

I liked it when Superman would trail a play and time the block from behind. I also saw him catch shots in the air, amazing.