Bo Lamar NCAA greatness

[covcaj]

And, there was no 3 point shot in the late 1960 and early 1970s. Bo was fantastic and it was great to follow USL basketball back then.

Interestingly, a couple of history profs, who were avid sports followers, told me that Lamar was not the main prospect. Shipley really wanted Fred Townsend, who did sign, but Bo was more of an after thought.

[RedBug58]

I was a kid back then and didn’t miss a game. I was there when Bo-Pete scored 62. There was a man from the opposition that kept yelling “One man team, One man team!” So I yelled at him “one man is beating you’re whole team!!!” My Dad grabbed me and about whopped me on the side of the head! I guess I was a little Smart Azz. ��

[Turbine]

That was a nice walk through ncaa basketball history! I wish there were better video from the past.

The ones we have are in the hands of a guy who works for Florida.

I think he should turn over all evidence to Ragin Pagin and its subsidiary Ragin Filmin.

[ZoomZoom]

Yeah, any spot once Bo crossed half court he needed to be defended. He’s one of those “only if they had a 3 point line” guys.

[moorecajun]

I was a kid back then and didn’t miss a game. I was there when Bo-Pete scored 62. There was a man from the opposition that kept yelling “One man team, One man team!” So I yelled at him “one man is beating you’re whole team!!!” My Dad grabbed me and about whopped me on the side of the head! I guess I was a little Smart Azz. ��

Funny!

[CajunSaint]

Interestingly, a couple of history profs, who were avid sports followers, told me that Lamar was not the main prospect. Shipley really wanted Fred Townsend, who did sign, but Bo was more of an after thought.

It's interesting to note how people remember the same thing in different ways. This is what I remember. First, "Fred Townsend" is a combination name of two players from that era: Payton Townsend who, it was claimed, could swipe a coin from the top of the backboard, and Fred Saunders, a younger, highly regarded recruit and player. I don't remember any player from that time period named Fred Townsend. Second, it was said at the time that our coaches were looking to sign Ed Ratliff, a teammate of Bo's. Shipley tried to swing a package deal, but Ratliff signed with Long Beach State, which at the time, was coached by Jerry Tarkanian. It sure is good to go down this road.

[covcaj]

It's interesting to note how people remember the same thing in different ways. This is what I remember. First, "Fred Townsend" is a combination name of two players from that era: Payton Townsend who, it was claimed, could swipe a coin from the top of the backboard, and Fred Saunders, a younger, highly regarded recruit and player. I don't remember any player from that time period named Fred Townsend. Second, it was said at the time that our coaches were looking to sign Ed Ratliff, a teammate of Bo's. Shipley tried to swing a package deal, but Ratliff signed with Long Beach State, which at the time, was coached by Jerry Tarkanian. It sure is good to go down this road.

You are correct. It was Fred Saunders. I knew Fred Townsend wasn't correct but could not for the life of me remember the name. Thanks. (I would blame it on a senior moment, but I've been having those since I was 27...)

And, it is certainly possible that I do not remember the story correctly, either. There have been times when I could have sworn that certain events took place in a certain way, only to find visual evidence that I did not remember correctly. Memories are indeed fluid...

[HoustonCajun]

Interestingly, a couple of history profs, who were avid sports followers, told me that Lamar was not the main prospect. Shipley really wanted Fred Townsend, who did sign, but Bo was more of an after thought.

What I remember is Shipley was recruiting Ed Ratliff and when he went to see him, saw Lamar. Ratliff signed with Long Beach State and USL got Lamar. Both became All Americans. Long Beach State actually played USL in the Bayou Classic at Blackham that was covered by Sports Illustrated, I guess the equivalent of ESPN today as a sports authority. 2 All Americans on the same court and former high school teammates. As I recall, USL won that game and was a feature in S.I. Great basketball and great times!

[covcaj]

What I remember is Shipley was recruiting Ed Ratliff and when he went to see him, saw Lamar. Ratliff signed with Long Beach State and USL got Lamar. Both became All Americans. Long Beach State actually played USL in the Bayou Classic at Blackham that was covered by Sports Illustrated, I guess the equivalent of ESPN today as a sports authority. 2 All Americans on the same court and former high school teammates. As I recall, USL won that game and was a feature in S.I. Great basketball and great times!

I was there for that game. At the time Long Beach and USL were both top ten. The joint was rocking.

[moorecajun]

It's interesting to note how people remember the same thing in different ways. This is what I remember. First, "Fred Townsend" is a combination name of two players from that era: Payton Townsend who, it was claimed, could swipe a coin from the top of the backboard, and Fred Saunders, a younger, highly regarded recruit and player. I don't remember any player from that time period named Fred Townsend. Second, it was said at the time that our coaches were looking to sign Ed Ratliff, a teammate of Bo's. Shipley tried to swing a package deal, but Ratliff signed with Long Beach State, which at the time, was coached by Jerry Tarkanian. It sure is good to go down this road.

Yes, this is correct. However, let's not let that get in the way of a good story. I'm sure there are thousands of fans out there that saw Bo play!

[CajunEXPRESS]

Tens of thousands.

[RedBug58]

Don’t forget that we had Roy Ebron on the inside and he had to be covered. He was about 6’9” and a beast. If Lamar didn’t make the shot, it was still going in.