EW's defense

["j.hironaka" <j.hironaka@unesco.org>]

	Many of you have probably already seen this earlier quote from Obie about 
our starting small forward. What's everyone's opinion on this? I know some 
of you think Eric's impact on defense is overrated.

"I'm a big Eric guy, always have been. Eric gives us the defensive tenacity 
that is so important to our basketball team. When I first got the job, the 
first thing I did was put Eric in because of that reason because I think he 
will do whatever it takes defensively. He is such a vocal player, good at 
directing people in a commanding way without ruffling anybody's feathers. 
He takes great pride in not only how he plays defense but those who are on 
the floor with him."

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