I don't believe she will be able to apply for the medical hardship waiver because it requires supporting medical evidence that she couldn't play for the rest of the season.I hope she's able to come back but those pesky stress reactions - not quite fractures, but they require you stay off your feet for the most part to heal. I can't imagine she's doing much cardio - maybe just working on her upper body - but I hope she considers a red shirt since she may not be ready to go till January. Having missed almost half the season of conditioning and practicing - she may be better served waiting, even if it is a really hard thing for her to do...
Hmm. Jess Moore took a redhirt and she was never injured. Was she able to do it because she played in NO games at all?I don't believe she will be able to apply for the medical hardship waiver because it requires supporting medical evidence that she couldn't play for the rest of the season.
Yes - correctHmm. Jess Moore took a redhirt and she was never injured. Was she able to do it because she played in NO games at all?
Hmm. Jess Moore took a redhirt and she was never injured. Was she able to do it because she played in NO games at all?
Hmm. Jess Moore took a redhirt and she was never injured. Was she able to do it because she played in NO games at all?
I am really really really happy that other posters answered your question.
Courtney will certainly receive wise counsel from Geno, his staff, and her own parents. IIRC, there may be a parallel situation: Heather Buck. I believe she came down with mono early in the season (perhaps she played in a few games?) and I doubt that the diagnosis was that she was finished for the year.
For the record, I have no enthusiasm for her taking a red shirt, even if rules permit.
I hope she's able to come back but those pesky stress reactions - not quite fractures, but they require you stay off your feet for the most part to heal. I can't imagine she's doing much cardio - maybe just working on her upper body - but I hope she considers a red shirt since she may not be ready to go till January. Having missed almost half the season of conditioning and practicing - she may be better served waiting, even if it is a really hard thing for her to do...
Hmm. Jess Moore took a redhirt and she was never injured. Was she able to do it because she played in NO games at all?
Courtney will certainly receive wise counsel from Geno, his staff, and her own parents. IIRC, there may be a parallel situation: Heather Buck. I believe she came down with mono early in the season (perhaps she played in a few games?) and I doubt that the diagnosis was that she was finished for the year.
For the record, I have no enthusiasm for her taking a red shirt, even if rules permit.
Why? If a rotation is established before she is back, why burn a year of eligibility?Courtney will certainly receive wise counsel from Geno, his staff, and her own parents. IIRC, there may be a parallel situation: Heather Buck. I believe she came down with mono early in the season (perhaps she played in a few games?) and I doubt that the diagnosis was that she was finished for the year.
For the record, I have no enthusiasm for her taking a red shirt, even if rules permit.
"Some period during the season" = the remainder of the season. So ability to come back in January would indeed prevent the waiver.In applying for that waiver I believe that supporting medical evidence is required to show that a medical condition existed that did not allow the player to prylay for some period during the season. I think (and I'm really sketchy now) that if in her case she could return and play, say in January, she would not have a supporting case for a waiver to be granted to her. Of course in addition for a waiver, the other requirements often discussed such as playing in less that XX% of games and none in the second half of the season etc. etc.
That sounds right. That's how I remember the rule. If you can come back and play, that is encouraged, otherwise you could think of ways where teams could take advantage of the rules.StamfordHusky is our resident expert in these areas and he has covered this issue a few times for us. Now let's see if I correctly remember what he has told us. (Probably not)
Every athlete has 5 years to use 4 years of athletic eligibility. I believe that Jessica (and Heather) sat out a year. By sitting out (not playing at all) they never required a waiver (red shirt). They just used all 5 years to complete their 4 years of eligibility. Courtney has played and therefore is using her first year of eligibility now. As such if she wanted to not use up this year as one of her 4 years of play she would need to apply for a medical waiver. In applying for that waiver I believe that supporting medical evidence is required to show that a medical condition existed that did not allow the player to play for some period during the season. I think (and I'm really sketchy now) that if in her case she could return and play, say in January, she would not have a supporting case for a waiver to be granted to her. Of course in addition for a waiver, the other requirements often discussed such as playing in less that XX% of games and none in the second half of the season etc. etc.
Hope I didn't goof that up too much.
And for the record, I also hope that Courtney recovers well and returns to play this season and support the team.
That would normally be my inclination too, assuming the waiver can be obtained if sought.Why? If a rotation is established before she is back, why burn a year of eligibility?
I can think of a couple of reasons, CL.Why? If a rotation is established before she is back, why burn a year of eligibility?
Hadn't thought of that but very good point.That would normally be my inclination too, assuming the waiver can be obtained if sought.
In her case, it might be more than usually difficult to swallow because she already sat out a year in high school.
Because she has already played in a game and thus used up her ability to "Red Shirt". The only other option is to apply for a medical hardship waiver. However, I don't think that a stress reaction will even come close to fulfilling the requirements needed to e granted a hardship waiver.Why? If a rotation is established before she is back, why burn a year of eligibility?
Wait, what? You are counting Tierney as a three point threat and not Kaleena? Or Stewie? Or Moriah? Or Kia?I can think of a couple of reasons, CL.
First, if your rotation is, essentially, 8, that's not the deepest - particularly since, thus far, only Chong and TLaw seem to be 3-point threats.
Second, if you can get Courtney a couple of hundred game minutes (not unlikely, with over 30 games and majority against conference foes), that's not insignificant in terms of her development.
Lastly, and most importantly, illness and injury - if your rotation stays intact, perhaps she's a luxury. Frankly, that's unlikely, based on history. So, get her minutes in late Dec., and in Jan., so, if somebody gets hurt or comes down with demeaning plebney in February, she'll be better prepared.
Or were you just talking about off the bench? I'm confused...Wait, what? You are counting Tierney as a three point threat and not Kaleena? Or Stewie? Or Moriah? Or Kia?
Then there is lights out KML...C'mon, she is other worldly when it comes to shooting threes...she is currently shooting over 60 percent...ridiculous if you ask me. She is only 10 threes from breaking Maya's UConn three-point record and 17 away from breaking the infallible DT's... She is without a doubt the indisputable best three point shooter in the country right now.