The problem with Maynor
In the wake of a squeaker victory for VCU over crosstown rival Richmond, RT-D sports columnist Paul Woody takes aim on what may be the central issue for the Rams this season. [VCU head coach Anthony] Grant liked what he saw from his young players. But it still was left to [Eric] Maynor to carry the […]
In the wake of a squeaker victory for VCU over crosstown rival Richmond, RT-D sports columnist Paul Woody takes aim on what may be the central issue for the Rams this season.
[VCU head coach Anthony] Grant liked what he saw from his young players. But it still was left to [Eric] Maynor to carry the team. In one way or another, everything VCU did to win the game went through Maynor.
And while every team wants a Maynor on its roster, there is an inherent danger in having one player with so much responsibility.
If an opponent has a player or players who can contain Maynor, the Rams are in trouble. If Maynor tries to do too much, the chances for failure will outweigh success.
Grant doesn’t see it quite that way.
Click here to read all of Woody’s “VCU relying too much on Maynor?”
There’s no doubt that Maynor’s rare ability to create presents Grant with a challenge lots of coaches would like to have. Maynor is so good other players on the floor can be in awe, at times; they’ll stand around and just watch him. Unfortunately, sometimes those other players are Maynor’s teammates.
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