Triple B Posted February 14, 2017 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,612 Content Count: 74,582 Reputation: 10,848 Days Won: 423 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted February 14, 2017 At times, his demeanor was a demerit. Ruben Guerrero's former coach wanted him meaner, scrappier. Even today, beleaguered USF fans wouldn't mind seeing Guerrero wield an elbow — or even an expletive — on occasion. Bulls interim basketball coach Murry Bartow gets it. And to be sure, Bartow would like his junior 7-footer to be more aggressive — and consistent — on the court. But he's also smart enough not to try to defy human nature. Which is to say, it's futile to try to coax Guerrero into brandishing a scowl as profound as his sneaker size (16). A scowl wouldn't befit one of the nicest guys on USF's campus. "I think he is who he is," Bartow said. "I think what you try to do with every player is build on who they are and not try to maybe make them something they're not." This is who Ruben Guerrero is: native of Marbella, Spain; honor student (3.7 grade point average as a finance major); scathing self-critic and immaculate housekeeper (almost to a fault). He's a member of USF's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee; a two-time recipient of USF's Spirit Award, given to the athlete who shows the most support for the other teams, and winner of the 2015-16 NCAA Division I Male Sportsmanship Award. It's just not in him to elicit trash, even in a dumpster-fire season (7-17 record, 1-12 in the American Athletic Conference after Saturday night's victory over East Carolina). Take that women's tennis match last spring on campus. A few USF fraternity guys were giving opposing players and even coaches the business. Instead of joining them, Guerrero — a towering fixture at Bulls' sporting events — admonished them. "I just went over there and was just like, 'C'mon, guys,' because they were actually hurting our girls, too. They couldn't focus and stuff," Guerrero recalled. "I was like, 'Just keep it down, just cheer on our team and forget about the opposite team.' " They stopped. "As good a young man as I've ever been around," Bartow said. Rest of article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charsibb Posted February 14, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 653 Content Count: 31,049 Reputation: 2,487 Days Won: 172 Joined: 08/30/2011 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Kinda wish he'd get a little rougher, but he is who he is. we're a better team with him than without him. 1 hour ago, Triple B said: Bartow said. "I think what you try to do with every player is build on who they are and not try to maybe make them something they're not." I really believe in this. Folks need to spend more time building up their strengths, rather than trying to fix their weaknesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandBull Posted February 14, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 1,518 Content Count: 42,125 Reputation: 8,834 Days Won: 344 Joined: 11/29/2009 Share Posted February 14, 2017 12 minutes ago, charsibb said: Kinda wish he'd get a little rougher, but he is who he is. we're a better team with him than without him. I really believe in this. Folks need to spend more time building up their strengths, rather than trying to fix their weaknesses. To your last point, you are 100% right brother. I preach this almost every day in the classroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charsibb Posted February 14, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 653 Content Count: 31,049 Reputation: 2,487 Days Won: 172 Joined: 08/30/2011 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 14, 2017 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,332 Content Count: 97,018 Reputation: 10,817 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted February 14, 2017 51 minutes ago, charsibb said: Folks need to spend more time building up their strengths, rather than trying to fix their weaknesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullFan98 Posted February 14, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 258 Content Count: 7,780 Reputation: 328 Days Won: 7 Joined: 08/13/2010 Share Posted February 14, 2017 A big dude... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullFan98 Posted February 14, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 258 Content Count: 7,780 Reputation: 328 Days Won: 7 Joined: 08/13/2010 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullFan98 Posted February 14, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 258 Content Count: 7,780 Reputation: 328 Days Won: 7 Joined: 08/13/2010 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Tried posting a pic, but must have been protected... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizman Posted February 14, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 2,332 Content Count: 21,306 Reputation: 911 Days Won: 10 Joined: 01/02/2007 Share Posted February 14, 2017 He struggles to put in the ball under the rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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