Azzi Fudd article

[Littlemin]

In general I agree, but knowing when to quit isn’t always a bad thing.

For extenuating circumstances beyond one’s control, certainly there are possibilities where I would agree. But quitting because it is too hard or because of what might happen, never.
In this situation, IMO, if players or coaches decide to cancel or quit because of the ramification of potential injuries they are very much in the wrong business. And I don’t think for a second that is the case here.

 

[cohenzone]

For extenuating circumstances beyond one’s control, certainly there are possibilities where I would agree. But quitting because it is too hard or because of what might happen, never.
In this situation, IMO, if players or coaches decide to cancel or quit because of the ramification of potential injuries they are very much in the wrong business. And I don’t think for a second that is the case here.

Could have a long discussion on the topic. But as I said, I generally agree.

 

[HopJim]

The real issue is what is wrong with Azzi's knee. Depending upon the issue, this could affect next year as well. Hopefully a minor strain and the Huskies will roll into the Playoffs this year relatively healthy.

 

[MD#12Fan]

There is no game more important than Caroline’s and Azzis health. They need to be shutdown for the rest of this season. There is no Calvary coming over the hill to save the day. Right now the main concern should be the health of the 7-8 that might possibly finish this season. Just this week the news Ines is sick guess what she gets ruled out there is no game. She is better of course but what if? Every teams game plan is going to be beat this already depleted team down. I may be the only one that thinks this way but the Tn and SC games should just be cancelled.

These are World-Class Athletes, not porcelain dolls. Choices and courses of action are made and taken everyday at UConn with the best interest of these athletes as priority. Please pay attention. At a time of such great inspiration for what this team is achieving under the circumstances, you are shutting things down. Why? These 7 players are having the absolute time of their lives. This year will be forever etched in their collective memories. The bonds they are cementing each moment of this season will be everlasting.
This is basketball. A contact sport to be sure. A sport with rules and a code of ethics. A sport that has been deemed safe to play without padding. Accidents happen, injuries happen, players are put on the shelf, players return, everything proceeds from there.
This is not the Roman Colloseum with lions and gladiators. This isn't Rollerball. Or Hunger Games. Or even football.
I am into this team. It's a great story. I am also sad (empathetic like a fellow poster reminded me of the other day) for the pain and missed opportunities of the injured players but....
Talking about army recruiting slogans yesterday, who wouldn't go to war with these young women .

 

[LarryLegend]

Lets face it - Azzi is done for the season. This is the same knee that she suffered torn ACL/MCL in 2019, now two more injuries in a short timespan.

I don’t like it either but thats the reality of it