@@cometclear , Rivers was a tough hard nosed college player. He hit alot of clutch shots for the Irish. Rod was just a guard who was too big and crafty for David. I watched all of those games because I was a fan of both.
@@jaleelmuhammad2222 I wasn't disputing that Strickland was the superior player, I was taking issue with your term, "overhyped." Rivers was a tremendous college player., even after the life-threatening car wreck with Barlow. A great example is from the same year, 1987, when ND beat #1 ranked North Carolina. Rivers had control of that game from beginning to end. His senior year, he averaged 11 ppg and 8 assists, while shooting over 40% from three. Heckuva guard.
@@cometclear ok I can respect that. I recall Rivers being touted as the number #1 point guard coming into college from Jersey City. He did overall have a steller college career. I mostly meant his continuation into the league as a backup for Magic and the Lakers. His talent never developed in the NBA. That's where my mind was. With the exception of Rod and a couple of others he was definitely a top 5 college point guard in his era. I wasn't aware of the car wreck. I'm sure that was a physical setback for him.
My point gods...David Rivers and Rod Strickland!!!
Strickland move at 1:11:53
Great independent match up..Go Irish!
rod strickland vs.david rivers
Eric Stewart Yes, I had to watch.
Donald Royal had hops. How about that dunk with just over three minutes to go? And 14 boards?
David Rivers, the last afro standing, always thought he was cool for sporting one
Rod use to have his way with the overhyped Rivers. The next year 88 he crushed him both games. Peace and love from Chicago!
I believe Hot Rod himself disagreed with you and called Rivers the best guy he played against in college.
@@cometclear , Rivers was a tough hard nosed college player. He hit alot of clutch shots for the Irish. Rod was just a guard who was too big and crafty for David. I watched all of those games because I was a fan of both.
@@jaleelmuhammad2222 I wasn't disputing that Strickland was the superior player, I was taking issue with your term, "overhyped." Rivers was a tremendous college player., even after the life-threatening car wreck with Barlow. A great example is from the same year, 1987, when ND beat #1 ranked North Carolina. Rivers had control of that game from beginning to end. His senior year, he averaged 11 ppg and 8 assists, while shooting over 40% from three. Heckuva guard.
@@cometclear ok I can respect that. I recall Rivers being touted as the number #1 point guard coming into college from Jersey City. He did overall have a steller college career. I mostly meant his continuation into the league as a backup for Magic and the Lakers. His talent never developed in the NBA. That's where my mind was. With the exception of Rod and a couple of others he was definitely a top 5 college point guard in his era. I wasn't aware of the car wreck. I'm sure that was a physical setback for him.
Dallas Comegys could dunk with the best of them...
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joe McConnel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!