Alterique update

[Austin316]

This video makes me so angry... unfortunate it happened... but also very angry.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

It's a standard play. No one should face blame. People get blown up on screens all the time, it's very unfortunate that it happened to the kid with the balky arm, on that arm.

These most recent posts are a little late.

Several firing squads have been formed and people have already circled up to join them, even with everybody on the same page hoping AG is OK and that Cobb improves going forward.

 

[sledog]

And the screener made it off the court with his ka-hoonies intact? Hmmm. No retribution.

 

[superjohn]

Um, obviously someone with shoulder injuries is more likely to suffer another injury. I mean this is the third time. Isn’t there a Jalen Adams thread you could troll instead?

Hardooooooo

 

[imno1]

Why can’t we set those kind of screens?

 

[UconnU]

We need to be honest it’s not going to be the same going forward. Even If he returns all confidence in the shoulder is gone. We shouldn’t be playing a kid who can not absorb a typical screen because of chronic shoulder problems it doesn’t do anyone any good. As far as next year, In addition to a center we’re now going to need a point guard. Big opportunity for coach hunters kid if he comes here(he will).

 

[Jaker]

why don't we see how this ll plays out before we declare AG's career over??

 

[superjohn]

We need to be honest it’s not going to be the same going forward. Even If he returns all confidence in the shoulder is gone. We shouldn’t be playing a kid who can not absorb a typical screen because of chronic shoulder problems it doesn’t do anyone any good. As far as next year, In addition to a center we’re now going to need a point guard. Big opportunity for coach hunters kid if he comes here(he will).

We shouldn't be playing him, what??? Holy hot take.

 

[methodology]

We need to be honest it’s not going to be the same going forward. Even If he returns all confidence in the shoulder is gone. We shouldn’t be playing a kid who can not absorb a typical screen because of chronic shoulder problems it doesn’t do anyone any good. As far as next year, In addition to a center we’re now going to need a point guard. Big opportunity for coach hunters kid if he comes here(he will).

We shouldn't be playing him, what??? Holy hot take.

Good thing he isn't a horse Ucann would be firing up the incinerator as we speak

 

[Hoophound]

His shoulder is going to be sore when he gets hit that hard for the rest of his life. That’s no big deal. My thumbs were both broken playing basketball as a kid/teen. They still get the same horrendous pain they did when I was 17 when they get hit the right way. However, they aren’t broken they just hurt like hell sometimes. I suspect he is fine based on the type of hit he took, but I bet it hurt. I’m guessing he’s cleared shortly.

 

[swami7774]

It's essentially the first thing you start to coach once kids can dribble and the game starts to speed up. You don't (always) teach it to 8-12 year olds because they're too slow and it's easy to get around the screen. Once you're playing at a high level, though, it's fundamental and every decent coach drills that.

Yup. “Pick right!” “Pick left!” Basic, rudimentary stuff.

 

[Robertelamin]

Hardooooooo

? Ok hoss.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Did anyone really think he'd practice today? I thought he'd be going for an MRI tho

I was gonna say, at least it’s not an MRI

 

[HooperScooper]

Ran into a screen with his chest. Shoulder made no contact but momentum kept it goin.

You sure you were watching the UConn-Wichita State game?

 

[KingAG]

They held him out of practice until a doctor could look at his x rays and clear him. It’s due diligence. They’d be reckless to do anything else. This was to be expected. This doesn’t mean it’s something worse than expected. I’d bet he’s cleared tmmrw sometime

 

[UC313]

You sure you were watching the UConn-Wichita State game?

I was drinkin?

 

[JB75]

Jesus. Now alteriques career is over? Stop being an alarmist. He ll be fine(I hope)

 

[amsterdamjade]

We need to be honest it’s not going to be the same going forward. Even If he returns all confidence in the shoulder is gone. We shouldn’t be playing a kid who can not absorb a typical screen because of chronic shoulder problems it doesn’t do anyone any good. As far as next year, In addition to a center we’re now going to need a point guard. Big opportunity for coach hunters kid if he comes here(he will).

Wow. I'm glad you are not on the coaching staff. Throwing in the towel pretty quick there.

 

[superjohn]

They held him out of practice until a doctor could look at his x rays and clear him. It’s due diligence. They’d be reckless to do anything else. This was to be expected. This doesn’t mean it’s something worse than expected. I’d bet he’s cleared tmmrw sometime

Agreed, we haven't had many sunny days in a while though so you can understsnd the consternation.

 

[AdamaNation]

Remind me of the last UConn player to get hurt that way other than AG.

WhTs her name from the women’s team.

 

[KingAG]

Agreed, we haven't had many sunny days in a while though so you can understsnd the consternation.

I totally get it. I learned to expect disaster these last few years

 

[Doctor Hoop]

Not unexpected, at this point. ‘Day-to-day’ is not the same as ‘he’s fine’. Again, hard to imagine more surgery, this will be rest and rehab and a measured return when he is ready.

 

[StepbackCity]

A year after Large Dave pulled Gilbert's shoulder out of its socket. We're our own worst enemy.

Could you link the video to that one? Never saw it

 

[tcf15]

Could you link the video to that one? Never saw it

 

[August_West]

I can't believe Cobb broke AG's shoulder. SMH

For the 2nd time!

 

[Hurleyman216]

At least if he’s hurt and done for the year and we finish last in the AAC we’ll get the #1 draft pick next year...that’s something to look forward to, right?

 

[Robertelamin]

At least if he’s hurt and done for the year and we finish last in the AAC we’ll get the #1 draft pick next year...that’s something to look forward to, right?

Poor humor. Tom, please ban. Thx in advance.

 

[Chief00]

It looked sort of like that. With the wall being a screen set by a WSU player. Not pictured: Cobb watching it happen and not appearing to call out the screen.

I intentionally didn’t bring that up in my Briefs but yeah that disappointed Chief that Cobb appeared to not call it out. Fundamentals and protecting a teammate. He needs to take those role responsibilities more seriously.

 

[Chief00]

And the screener made it off the court with his ka-hoonies intact? Hmmm. No retribution.

It was a good screen but yeah how about some payback. Plant that seed. That’s how Chief was taugh the game. But, we don’t really have anyone who has the physical make-up and mindset to be that Enforcer.

 

[Robertelamin]

It was a good screen but yeah how about some payback. Plant that seed. That’s how Chief was taugh the game. But, we don’t really have anyone who has the physical make-up and mindset to be that Enforcer.

If Clyde Vaughn was here it wouldn’t have happened.