[quote="Monte" post=405075][quote="Beast of the East" post=405056][quote="Monte" post=405054][quote="espken" post=405012][quote="Beast of the East" post=404837]This is a bad comparison, but in terms of results, Posh steals from behind remind me of Walt Frazier's ability to sneak up from behind and swipe the ball with very quick hands. Can't remember when we had someone who did that as well as Posh.[/quote]
Posh has certainly shown he will rip you if you get sloppy, but Erick Barkley and Marcus Hatten should be the benchmark for SJU pilferers. Malik Sealy and Shamorie Ponds were adept as well.[/quote]
I cannot recall a more consistently intense and tenacious on the ball defender then Posh. Matt Brust comes to mind, but he didn't have anywhere near Posh's athleticism. But I may be forgetting some guys.[/quote]
What I was referring to is posh"s talent for going after the ball after an inbound pass following an sju basket or right after opponents get a defensive rebound. I dont remember the guys mentioned doing that so well. Some of the others were adept at playing passing lanes and picking off passes but posh has gotten steals right after sju baskets which are back breakers.[/quote]
I know, I was just adding to what you said. Not contradicting it.[/quote]
For my money, Barkley and Hatten were just as tenacious. That being said, I hope Posh becomes the programs all time steals leader.