Ep. 99 Boston College Great Bobby Moran..He's played four years of quality BIG EAST basketball, he's a captain and steady performer an this year's BC squad, he's been labeled one of the best perimeter defenders in the country, and at 6'-4" he's the third leading rebounder for the Eagles. Yet for some reason, Bobby Moran remains unnoticed. Never one to garner much attention during his time at the Heights, Moran has emerged in 1991 as one of the brightest veterans among a group of you ngsters bu i Iding for the futu re. Much like his first few years as an Eagle, when Moran was overshadowed by the likes of Dana Barros, Steve Benton and Bryan Edwards, Moran had to step aside this season and watch as all the attention shifted toward an extremely bright recruiting "lass, a class that happened to aoast three quality guards. ! Yet through it all, Moran has been enjoying hisfinest campaign ever, averaging BIG EAST career highs in points (8.4), rebounds (5.5), shooting percentage (45%), 3-point field goal percentage (48%), free throw percentage (89%), and he has already eclipsed his career high in steals with 28. The fact that Moran has been able to put up such respectable numbers while constantly taking a back seat in the publicity department is a testament not only to his perserverance but to his desire and tremendous work ethic as well. "I try to work hard and do the best I can in all aspects of the game," said the likable Moran. "But sometimes I think I put too much pressure on myself. Just playing hard is not enough for me -—that's what they give you a scholarship for." And as hisfouryearscholarship approaches its end, the senior finds that he has encountered an entirely new phase of the game: the leadership role. While he is not incredibly vocal on the court, Moran's experience and insight has rubbed off on players and coaches alike. "Bobby has really helped us a lot by giving the team a leader that we need," said freshman guard Howard Eisley. "From his experience, he's helped me by pointing things out and showing me what to expect in the BIG EAST." "Bobby's definitely been a positive influence on the yyounger guys.. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app