Bo Lamar NCAA greatness

[RedTails]

Man, we should make a documentary showcasing the rich history of the Beryl Shipley era.

[moorecajun]

Man, we should make a documentary showcasing the rich history of the Beryl Shipley era.

What would you call it? Shed some light.

[RedTails]

What would you call it? Shed some light.

Lights Out on Lights Out in Blackham Coliseum Documentary

[moorecajun]

Lights Out on Lights Out in Blackham Coliseum Documentary

Yep. That train has left the station.

[JamesTheJeweler]

About 25 or so years ago, I was in my early 20's. I played in anopen 3 on 3 basketball tournament here in Lafayette. I was playing with some guys that Ive played with since I was a kid. So we started running through a bunch of teams, until.......we faced a team with Bo Lamar. Now, at the time I didnt even realize it was him. Mostly because I never wouldve in my wildest dreams think I would be playing against him in a 3 on 3 tourney. Anyway, first play, kid throws the ball into Bo from half court, he turns and launches it from about 5 ft from half court line.....nothing but net. As I turn back to look at this old guy who just drained this shot like it was nothing, I turned to the crowd along the sidelines in disbelief, one of the guys just looks at me and says, "Bo Lamar". I immediately look back at the old guy and realize....holy ____e! It really is HIM! Well, needless to say we lost. Bo literally scored 90% of their points exactly like he did on his first shot. Take the inbound pass, turn, and drain a 3 from half court. Hahahaha! It was freekin ridiculous.

[Cajunchuck]

About 25 or so years ago, I was in my early 20's. I played in anopen 3 on 3 basketball tournament here in Lafayette. I was playing with some guys that Ive played with since I was a kid. So we started running through a bunch of teams, until.......we faced a team with Bo Lamar. Now, at the time I didnt even realize it was him. Mostly because I never wouldve in my wildest dreams think I would be playing against him in a 3 on 3 tourney. Anyway, first play, kid throws the ball into Bo from half court, he turns and launches it from about 5 ft from half court line.....nothing but net. As I turn back to look at this old guy who just drained this shot like it was nothing, I turned to the crowd along the sidelines in disbelief, one of the guys just looks at me and says, "Bo Lamar". I immediately look back at the old guy and realize....holy ____e! It really is HIM! Well, needless to say we lost. Bo literally scored 90% of their points exactly like he did on his first shot. Take the inbound pass, turn, and drain a 3 from half court. Hahahaha! It was freekin ridiculous.

That is such a cool story!

[CajunEXPRESS]

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.

Sophomore year I’m pretty sure Enron wasn’t here. Garland Williams. Lamar was streaking to the opponent goal as soon as the shot was taken. He got lots of easy peasy layups. But regardless that kid would have a jumper about 42” off the court. Magnificent isn’t too big a word.

[JamesTheJeweler]

That is such a cool story!

It was awesome! Ive never been happy losing like that in my life. I shared the court with a freekin legend!

[ZoomZoom]

About 25 or so years ago, I was in my early 20's. I played in anopen 3 on 3 basketball tournament here in Lafayette. I was playing with some guys that Ive played with since I was a kid. So we started running through a bunch of teams, until.......we faced a team with Bo Lamar. Now, at the time I didnt even realize it was him. Mostly because I never wouldve in my wildest dreams think I would be playing against him in a 3 on 3 tourney. Anyway, first play, kid throws the ball into Bo from half court, he turns and launches it from about 5 ft from half court line.....nothing but net. As I turn back to look at this old guy who just drained this shot like it was nothing, I turned to the crowd along the sidelines in disbelief, one of the guys just looks at me and says, "Bo Lamar". I immediately look back at the old guy and realize....holy ____e! It really is HIM! Well, needless to say we lost. Bo literally scored 90% of their points exactly like he did on his first shot. Take the inbound pass, turn, and drain a 3 from half court. Hahahaha! It was freekin ridiculous.

Welcome to the world the Blackham crowd had. Although the post death penalty teams at Blackham were great, the Lamar era would of ran them out the gym most nights.

[covcaj]

Sophomore year I’m pretty sure Enron wasn’t here. Garland Williams. Lamar was streaking to the opponent goal as soon as the shot was taken. He got lots of easy peasy layups. But regardless that kid would have a jumper about 42” off the court. Magnificent isn’t too big a word.

Sung to the tune of "Bo Lamar, Superstar."

[fanof71]

Welcome to the world the Blackham crowd had. Although the post death penalty teams at Blackham were great, the Lamar era would of ran them out the gym most nights.

I stole a beer from Craig Monroe one night....

[Big Buds]

About 25 or so years ago, I was in my early 20's. I played in anopen 3 on 3 basketball tournament here in Lafayette. I was playing with some guys that Ive played with since I was a kid. So we started running through a bunch of teams, until.......we faced a team with Bo Lamar. Now, at the time I didnt even realize it was him. Mostly because I never wouldve in my wildest dreams think I would be playing against him in a 3 on 3 tourney. Anyway, first play, kid throws the ball into Bo from half court, he turns and launches it from about 5 ft from half court line.....nothing but net. As I turn back to look at this old guy who just drained this shot like it was nothing, I turned to the crowd along the sidelines in disbelief, one of the guys just looks at me and says, "Bo Lamar". I immediately look back at the old guy and realize....holy ____e! It really is HIM! Well, needless to say we lost. Bo literally scored 90% of their points exactly like he did on his first shot. Take the inbound pass, turn, and drain a 3 from half court. Hahahaha! It was freekin ridiculous.

Wait…what?! That’s badass!