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That doesn't look so game-ready to me.Azzi is in her game uniform wearing a game-ready knee brace. I wish she had worn that the first time she tried to comeback.
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That doesn't look so game-ready to me.Azzi is in her game uniform wearing a game-ready knee brace. I wish she had worn that the first time she tried to comeback.
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looks skinnier .... am i allowed to say that?Azzi is in her game uniform wearing a game-ready knee brace. I wish she had worn that the first time she tried to comeback.
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It looks to me as though several players have lost weight. That's not a comment on their appearance, it's a comment on how much this season has taken out of them.looks skinnier .... am i allowed to say that?
What does that even mean? It’s a standard knee brace for playing.That doesn't look so game-ready to me.
And look how Indiana's season took off after her return!It looks to me as though several players have lost weight. That's not a comment on their appearance, it's a comment on how much this season has taken out of them.
Doomsayers, I have two words for you: Grace Berger. She was out for over a month with a bone bruise and sprained knee, on the sidelines in sweats with a big brace on her leg. A few days later came back and had 16 points and 5 rebounds in her first game back.
Gamers gonna game.
I went to a school (Villanova) with a guy named Wally Jones (played in a few pick-up games with him). During his last couple years at VU, as I recall, he had to wear a similar brace just to get thru each game. He was an all-american and went on to the NBA (PG / WG for the NBA champion 76ers); post-retirement, he was listed as one of the top 50 NBA players of all time. The newer generation of players would have pushed him off that list, if they even publish such a list now . Point being, elaborate knee braces were not uncommon 'in the day' and should work even better today, once a player gets comfortable with them (which could take a little while, so sooner is better to try it out)That doesn't look so game-ready to me.
Actually they only have to play Saturday and Sunday to get to the final on Monday. The teams playing on Friday would have to play three days straight just to make it to the final.There are no "day between games" in the BE tourney. Everybody plays at least 3 consecutive days until elimination. If UConn wants to get to the tournament final, they will have to play next Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
The Saturday game will have a rested UConn squad against a team (either Butler or Georgetown) that will have played the day before. Sunday will be the first real test, against either St. John's or Marquette (the only BE teams to have beaten us this year).
If Azzi is going to be ready for the BE tourney, I'd guess she might make a token appearance on Saturday, and hopefully be ready for hard knocks on Sunday.
Azzi - part of the bench. If she is healthy she will be starting . Period
She is the NPOY talent that we need right now. Last year Paige did not come off the bench when she was cleared. Let’s make sure we are crystal clear.
Azzi is not CD
I hope the coaches decide to bring Azzi off the bench as a spark plug, similar to DT, Shea, Maya, etc. Last year, the lineup of Edwards, Nelson-Ododa, Williams, Muhl & Fudd scored an average of 77.4 vs 43.5 points over 6 games towards the end of the season, with a avg point differential of 34. Then in the NCAAT, it went to Edwards, Nelson-Ododa, Bueckers, Williams & Fudd and the scoring over 6 games was 68.8 vs 58.7 points, with a 10.2 differential. Yes, we lost in the natty by 15, and the competition is higher in the NCAAT than in the BE, however there have been some posters that have opined about adding Paige to the starting lineup in the NCAAT and whether or not that was was a prudent decision.If you are implying that Azzi will start the first game back, I beg to differ. But time , hopefully, will tell! Many people are assuming her return will only bring good things, and I hope they are right. But if other players start to hesitate to shoot or start to overly rely on Azzi, that could be a negative. Either way, I just hope we get to see her on the court and how things play out from there.
Just a quick comment on Azzis "I'll be ready when I'm ready" comment. Did she really say that, was it taken out of context, who did she say it to? I believe if she did say that it came with a little "attitude." That would be frustration on her part. How many times do you think she has been asked when she would be back? Geno gets sarcastic if he is asked the same question over and over. We have asked this question a hundred times, me included. Azzi is a basketball nut, and it must be killing her to be sitting out. I know time is running out since she will need time to get acclimated again to her teammates, but I am also sure she is doing whatever she can to get ready to come back. We have to be patient and she will decide when the time is right. I feel our frustration, but Azzi will not let us down, and hopefully we will see her during the BE tournament.
Yes, Geno was actually comparing Ducharme and Fudd. Basically saying Fudd is in a similar situation to what Ducharme was. They'll know they're ready when they know they're ready.She was paraphrased by Geno, who’s been known to indulge in a little hyperbole
a closer look, and one can see she does not have her gaming pigtails..Azzi is in her game uniform wearing a game-ready knee brace. I wish she had worn that the first time she tried to comeback.
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We are what we are, and we have to deal with that. Don't count on the Fudd Factor.Let me start by saying I really want Azzi's health to improve so she can play in the Big East and/or the NCAA Tournament!
BUT, the word is she's only been able to work with Coach Valley on the sidelines!
That's a long way from full all out work in normal practices let alone in real games!
It'll take at least 7 to 10 days of all out practice to get her ready for game shape.
No one wants her to come back not in top shape and worsen the condition of her knee! Geno wouldn't allow that anyway!
Time is running out as she can't improve to full practicing yet!
So she'll need almost a miracle to make it back this year!
As I said, I really hope so, but the pieces better get put together real quick to make this become a reality!
Knee braces don't do as much as they appear they should. I mean, maybe they help you walk to class. But not play on a basketball court.a closer look, and one can see she does not have her gaming pigtails..
I assume you meant the THIRD round (our second GAME).The BE tournament . . . we are probably vulnerable in the second round of it. Azzi certainly makes a difference there.
My point, Sarge, is that to win this tournament, you have to play (and win) on at least three consecutive days. That's a test that no team in this conference has faced all year. The team with the endurance to play well on each of those days will be BE champ.Actually they only have to play Saturday and Sunday to get to the final on Monday. The teams playing on Friday would have to play three days straight just to make it to the final.
I went to a school (Villanova) with a guy named Wally Jones (played in a few pick-up games with him). During his last couple years at VU, as I recall, he had to wear a similar brace just to get thru each game. He was an all-american and went on to the NBA (PG / WG for the NBA champion 76ers); post-retirement, he was listed as one of the top 50 NBA players of all time. The newer generation of players would have pushed him off that list, if they even publish such a list now . Point being, elaborate knee braces were not uncommon 'in the day' and should work even better today, once a player gets comfortable with them (which could take a little while, so sooner is better to try it out)
She already lost the year. Too late to redshirt. If she can play, she will want to and so will the entire team. They know what she brings.So why now? Why not next year? This team shall need a new mind set, a new set of game plans , do 20 per cent more scoring, and 90 percent fewer turnovers, and 20 percent more Rebounds to be in the FF---or the key to most NC-s (so says Geno)---lots of LUCK.
Uconn has no shortage of orthopedists, and Azzi is wearing a braceAccording to orthopedists, there are many knee injuries where a brace doesn't help at all.
I remember Wally Jones. That 6er team was one of the best ever. I bet he was tremendous in pick up games. Several NBA players wore braces back in the day. I don't see how they will stop a serious knee injury like an ACL from happening now in the women's game. Medicine and sports rehab just has to come up with something. My daughter had 3 of them. 2 in basketball, 1 in lacrosse.I went to a school (Villanova) with a guy named Wally Jones (played in a few pick-up games with him). During his last couple years at VU, as I recall, he had to wear a similar brace just to get thru each game. He was an all-american and went on to the NBA (PG / WG for the NBA champion 76ers); post-retirement, he was listed as one of the top 50 NBA players of all time. The newer generation of players would have pushed him off that list, if they even publish such a list now . Point being, elaborate knee braces were not uncommon 'in the day' and should work even better today, once a player gets comfortable with them (which could take a little while, so sooner is better to try it out)
All he wanted to do was post up in pickup games, because he rarely got to do that otherwise and the rest of his game needed no work or proving (to a bunch of hacks like us). There is a good picture in my yearbook that shows Billy Raftery (the iconic sports broadcaster now, and then an outstanding Bballer at Lasalle ) pushing Jones to the court during some game actionI remember Wally Jones. That 6er team was one of the best ever. I bet he was tremendous in pick up games. Several NBA players wore braces back in the day. I don't see how they will stop a serious knee injury like an ACL from happening now in the women's game. Medicine and sports rehab just has to come up with something. My daughter had 3 of them. 2 in basketball, 1 in lacrosse.
Of course she will not start in the 1st few games. But when she is ready she shouldI hope the coaches decide to bring Azzi off the bench as a spark plug, similar to DT, Shea, Maya, etc. Last year, the lineup of Edwards, Nelson-Ododa, Williams, Muhl & Fudd scored an average of 77.4 vs 43.5 points over 6 games towards the end of the season, with a avg point differential of 34. Then in the NCAAT, it went to Edwards, Nelson-Ododa, Bueckers, Williams & Fudd and the scoring over 6 games was 68.8 vs 58.7 points, with a 10.2 differential. Yes, we lost in the natty by 15, and the competition is higher in the NCAAT than in the BE, however there have been some posters that have opined about adding Paige to the starting lineup in the NCAAT and whether or not that was was a prudent decision.
Starters set the tone based on assumed matchups, however it may be more important to put players on the floor during the game that are producing, regardless of whether or not they start.
Keep the picture but me thinks you might change the handle, "my too common sense".Let's see. We have one of the best shooters in women's basketball, how do we fit her in our plans? I am no Einstein, but I would put her out there, get out of her way, and let her shoot.
No attack here just disagree. One has and I don't often, watch an NBA game and see the number of players wearing a knee brace or two.Knee braces don't do as much as they appear they should. I mean, maybe they help you walk to class. But not play on a basketball court.
Well, better read it again then. You'll figure it out.What does that even mean? It’s a standard knee brace for playing.