Cameron Rundles has potential to be the leader Griz need.
This morning's Kaimin had a pretty decent article about Cameron Rundles that I was able to read before Terrorism class; no, it's not what it sounds like.
The article itself is about how he's a "mama's boy," which I guess is kind of interesting, but more importantly, there are some great quotes in there on his capabilities as a leader.
I can't get a link because the Kaimin's site isn't updated but here are the typed up quotes:
"I'm not leading any of the categories or anything," he said, "but I'm OK with that. I just want to help us win. I try to be the vocal man.""First I look at myself as an extension of a coach on the court. I'm a great communicator and a leader, so I try to communicate what coach Tinks says to us, on the other players."
Tinkle, in his first year as head coach agrees that Rundles' effectiveness lies in "intangibles" such as aggressiveness and leadership.
I've been on the Cam Rundles bandwagon from the very start and these quotes just further my belief that he can and probably will have a significant impact on this program. This young team is in desperate need of a strong leader. Cam may be too gain the respect of all his teammates right now, but over the next three seasons he will become a dominant coach on the court; a Peyton Manning for Griz hoops, if you will.
On top of the intangibles, Cam has all the essential tools to be a great guard in the Big Sky Conference. He's been working on his shooting and it's shown this year as he's hit some big shots from three point range. He also has the athleticism to get to the basket but still needs some work on finishing. It will come in time and Cam Rundles may go down as one of the better guards ever to play for the Griz.
Cam is a head case and totally unreliable he shld be relegated to end of the bench