If you ask someone name two Jewish sports heroes they will first say Sandy Koufax and then they will stare at you blindly. I think everyone would agree that in the sports world names like Matt Bernstein, Leonard Rosenbluth and Vic Hershkowitz are more associated with sports agents then sports all stars. Who is Ralph Kaplowitz you ask? Well he is actually a Jewish Sports Hall of Famers who played for the Knicks in '46-47' and Philly in '47-48'. That's it. Seriously.
Here is a name that is sure to be on this long distinguished list, NIMROD TISHMAN (way to go back to your Long Island roots Billy D). This over the pond import, that I would like to affectionately start calling "The Zion Lion" is a 6'5" point guard from Tel Aviv, Israel who is sure to light it up for the gators over the next four years. As of right now he can practice with the team, but is not eligible for play. Nimrod averaged 18.3 points, and 2.3 assists in the Under-18 European Championship. It is currently listed that Nimrod will wear Al Horford's number 42. You might ask yourself, why would we give this guy Horford's number 42? Well here is your answer, look at this guy. Is this not the face of basketball? Of intimidation?
Here is the best video I found on the Israeli Assassin
Coincidentally, Nimrod was born on May 12, 1991 the same day as his fellow teammate Kenny Boynton. I assure you that this will be the extent of what these two have in common. No doubt the ladies of AEPhi and DPhiE will have their hands full. My biggest concerns are Saturday day games, what is Billy D going to do (I don't expect all of you to understand that)?
Rowdy Reptiles? More like the Roddy Reptiles!
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Tishman played against St. Leo in the opener and has been cleared to play by the NCAA. He only played 11 minutes and hit one shot finishing with just the 3 points. KB was the story of the opener though.
Here is an article on Tishman:
http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091027/ARTICLES/910279922
He hit one shot in 11 minutes and finished with 3 points?
This is exactly what I expect for the next four years.
GO NIMROD!
He goes by "Rod" people..get it right.
HE WILL ALWAYS BE NIMROD TO ME!!!
Do you think Tebow will still embrace him, even though he is playing for the other team?
haha...Tebow loves all man-kind...in fact, if I didn't know any better Timmy could pass for Jewish.
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