November 18, 2005

Wayne State relies on Goliday

Herb Goliday changes positions on the basketball court much like a chameleon changes colors to keep his enemies off balance. Goliday, a fifth-year senior, has played everywhere but point guard in his two seasons at Wayne State . He\'s primarily used at shooting guard, small forward and power forward, with the role depending on the opponent. While starting all 32 games last season, Goliday averaged 14.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. In Tuesday\'s season-opening 85-79 victory over West Virginia State , he scored 12 points. \"It\'s good I can play everywhere because I see things from different perspectives,\" said Goliday, 6-feet-4 and 206 pounds. \"I can use my speed to beat bigger guys in the post, and I can score from outside, where most big guys aren\'t comfortable going." At the end of the day, I enjoy challenging myself against bigger guys.\" Coach David Greer said Goliday is the first option on offense this season after the Warriors lost two of their three starting guards from last season, when they went 20-12 and reached the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament.

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