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Fairfield Fan said:
The Washington Post published an in-depth report on women's basketball and ACL tears a few years ago. The Post concluded that ACL tears among women college basketball players was an epidemic. According to that article, some 10% of all women NCAA basketball players suffers an ACL tear during their college careers. Don't have a link.

We know that an ACL tear, again according to a newspaper report some time ago, leads to a much higher likelihood of arthritis in the joint a few years down the road. Shea Ralph, at the time an assistant coach, who tore her ACL- what?, twice? three times?- would counsel the current players on what to expect and how to manage pain from their knees. Her last ACL tear during the NCAA tournament her senior year ended her playing career.
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Actually, she tore it again while walking her dog
 
UconnFanDC said:
My friend is the much older brother of a top 20 recruit. I am very much aware that Uconn has attended her games and have expressed interest. He informed me yesterday, that he will not allow his sister to attend Uconn because the injuries are a concern to he and another parent of a top 40 recruit. He's now leaning to SC, Maryland, VT and others over Uconn.
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While he's entitled to his opinion, a lot of these "other" programs have similar challenges with a injuries. The list of programs is long and assuming UConn is the only one is a myopic view in my opinion.

Maryland has had several players suffer ACLs, including one who has suffered them back to back and has yet to play a full season since joining the team. Look at what Notre Dame is going through this season.

It's unfortunate that there is this perception towards UConn however it comes with a top ranked program that everyone knows about. A lot of people only focus on what they hear/see in the news and don't do a deep dive.
 
UconnFanDC said:
My friend is the much older brother of a top 20 recruit. I am very much aware that Uconn has attended her games and have expressed interest. He informed me yesterday, that he will not allow his sister to attend Uconn because the injuries are a concern to he and another parent of a top 40 recruit. He's now leaning to SC, Maryland, VT and others over Uconn.
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If true, it sounds like he is an idiot.
 
UconnFanDC said:
My friend is the much older brother of a top 20 recruit. I am very much aware that Uconn has attended her games and have expressed interest. He informed me yesterday, that he will not allow his sister to attend Uconn because the injuries are a concern to he and another parent of a top 40 recruit. He's now leaning to SC, Maryland, VT and others over Uconn.
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Respectfully to your friend, he has no idea what he is talking about. And maybe he should leave the college decision to the person who is actually going to be attending and playing ball there.
 
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cancontent said:
While he's entitled to his opinion, a lot of these "other" programs have similar challenges with a injuries. The list of programs is long and assuming UConn is the only one is a myopic view in my opinion.

Maryland has had several players suffer ACLs, including one who has suffered them back to back and has yet to play a full season since joining the team. Look at what Notre Dame is going through this season.

It's unfortunate that there is this perception towards UConn however it comes with a top ranked program that everyone knows about. A lot of people only focus on what they hear/see in the news and don't do a deep dive.
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UconnFanDC said:
My friend is the much older brother of a top 20 recruit. I am very much aware that Uconn has attended her games and have expressed interest. He informed me yesterday, that he will not allow his sister to attend Uconn because the injuries are a concern to he and another parent of a top 40 recruit. He's now leaning to SC, Maryland, VT and others over Uconn.
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I just realized what really bothers me here. "He will not allow", "He is leaning to...".

I'm hoping it's just a phrasing thing and not an overly controlling family member, but whatever. Doesn't sound relevant and doesn't sound like the kind of recruit that would fit in UConn anyways. :cool:
 
Shea’s career was not over, I saw her play 2 games in the women’s pro league (not the WNBA)
 
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UconnFanDC said:
My friend is the much older brother of a top 20 recruit. I am very much aware that Uconn has attended her games and have expressed interest. He informed me yesterday, that he will not allow his sister to attend Uconn because the injuries are a concern to he and another parent of a top 40 recruit. He's now leaning to SC, Maryland, VT and others over Uconn.
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FYI for that friend of yours. This is the second ACL on the team for this season. Add the ACL last year, and I believe Masonius's the year before.

It's easy to make certain assumptions but the entire landscape of NCAAW has this challenge.

 
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