Baddest Alpha

[OrangeDW]

What does baddest mean? Is it talk trash to the opposing team? Or actually playing hard on both sides of the ball?

From what I can tell: Shooting a lot and showing EMOTION. Gotta go NUTS. Get the boys PUMPED UP.

 

[DoctorBombay]

Maybe not the premier Alpha, but I always loved “The Hawk” Andre Hawkins. He gave up 5 inches to Ewing but always hustled against that GTown front line, and didn’t back down once.

 

[GucciCuse]

Two words

David Bartelstein

 

[Wrinkle]

In terms of total package of swag + leadership it's Flynn

 

[OrangeinDC]

Alpha is such a stupid piece of terminology when it comes to basketball players. I hate it. It has zero to do with actual skill and ability.

To me... Alpha in hoops is just whom the guys are willing to follow.. Strong leadership and judgement not just hoop skill. I think we've had great alpha's that weren't the best player on the team, but the other guys followed their lead. Couple that come to mind: Kueth Duany, Z Sims, AO and Scoop. I'm not a big fan of the beat your chest "alpha" guy or reference.

 

[OrangeDW]

Elvir Ovcina and Billy Celluck.

 

[DaCuse]

Cooney

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Here is what I have heard, from multiple people who would have been in a position to know: The SU FB team was afraid of Derrick Coleman.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

DC and John Wallace.
Then Carmelo and Dion.
Then Devo and Scoop and Pearl and Flynn.

 

[OrangeDW]

GMac, Autry, and Griff.

 

[shermstheman]

Surprised it’s not DC in a landslide. There really isn’t a question on this one. I expect a lot here did not see DC play.

 

[orange79]

Surprised it’s not DC in a landslide. There really isn’t a question on this one. I expect a lot here did not see DC play.

Yeah, there's really no other answer, at least based on the OP/thread title.

 

[Willy75]

George Bucci from Manhattan votes for Tom Stundis.

 

[AlaskaSU]

Here is what I have heard, from multiple people who would have been in a position to know: The SU FB team was afraid of Derrick Coleman.

The Marshall St knock out fight was reason enough for the football team to stay away. Another shining moment was threatening to kill Owens if he did not sign with the Cuse. As Owens tells it, when DC threatens to kill you, you pay attention.

Why are we having this discussion? There is a reason why he broke the NCAA rebounding record.

 

[MaxwellCuse]

George Bucci from Manhattan votes for Tom Stundis.

The Butcher. Yeah he was a very bad man. Braintree’s Pride.

 

[Orange Barrel]

Got to agree with others about DC. I don't think the youngsters realize what a badass he was. Opposing players were afraid of him. Think about that. Hell, Rony was afraid of him.

 

[Col. Bleep]

Seikaly always seemed to step up and play his best when going against a “better” center.

David Robinson might take issue there.

 

[orangefog]

David Robinson might take issue there.

Ok, after that

 

[alphaorange]

There can be only one. DC. He was talented, tough, and a winner. Nobody else can come close.

 

[OrangeDW]

There can be only one. DC. He was talented, tough, and a winner. Nobody else can come close.

Wouldnt all of that apply to Douglas too?

 

[stuckinbig11]

DC

 

[JOC44]

It's easily Coleman. This isn't what made him an alpha, but google video of the 1986 brawl with Cornell. DC off the bench throwing HAYMAKERS.

 

[GooseMutt]

What does baddest mean? Is it talk trash to the opposing team? Or actually playing hard on both sides of the ball?

Option b. Both sides of the balll

 

[capeorange]

It's easily Coleman. This isn't what made him an alpha, but google video of the 1986 brawl with Cornell. DC off the bench throwing HAYMAKERS.

Old time basketball...

 

[Day2]

From what I can tell: Shooting a lot and showing EMOTION. Gotta go NUTS. Get the boys PUMPED UP.

So Girard?