Azzi: Have we heard anything about...

[Blakeon18]

tonight?

 

[Longtime fan]

tonight?

We have not heard anything. But I bet we don't see her until January.

 

[PacoSwede]

sure is discouraging

seems like the routine for uconn

 

[ERWUC65]

sure is discouraging

seems like the routine for uconn

Medical updates are scarce to non-existent. Status of Caroline is a good example. A minor sprain to most fully healthy players is one to two weeks, but Azzi is not a fully healthy player. Expect her to be back with limited minutes after the USC game.

 

[MooseJaw]

sure is discouraging

seems like the routine for uconn

seems like the routine for Azzi. I give her all the time she needs, to get back on the court. We are faced with the fact that if Azzi is ever to claim her status as a UCONN icon she has to play consistently game in game out. As is, every time she bends the wrong way, takes any hit, moves awkwardly, or grimaces we all hold our breath, wait with bated breath to see if she heads to the bench or is ready to play. This is no way for any player to have to suffer through. Azzi deserves better, take your time young lady, hope to see that 1000watt smile tonight and often.

 

[Blakeon18]

Geno said she was "probably" out for last week...then added that it would be
"day-to-day" this week.

Tuesday: ISU
Saturday: Southern Cal

Then a long break for Christmas with Providence on Dec. 29.
Hope Azzi gets a Christmas present of good health and some
minutes against SC. For ISU...even better.

 

[Staven]

This kid has gone through so much I really feel sad for her. Seemingly, every time she returns from an injury something else happens where she will miss a stretch of time. It has to be frustrating for her to return to action and finally get her game going only to be sidelined again. This pattern of injuries must be frustrating for her. I will pray that she has a healthy recovery.

 

[Bone Dog]

I don’t expect to see her against Iowa St. I’m holding out hope for the USC game.

 

[hoopsfan22]

Wouldn't be surprised if we don't see her again until Providence. That would give her 3 solid weeks of rest.

 

[Rowdy831]

I hope she doesn't need three weeks off to heal. If that is the case her injury is greater than it was reported to be and could linger longer. I understand her sitting against GU but if she is helathy she needs to be in there against the last couple of big dogs for a while.

 

[CL82]

seems like the routine for Azzi. I give her all the time she needs, to get back on the court. We are faced with the fact that if Azzi is ever to claim her status as a UCONN icon she has to play consistently game in game out. As is, every time she bends the wrong way, takes any hit, moves awkwardly, or grimaces we all hold our breath, wait with bated breath to see if she heads to the bench or is ready to play. This is no way for any player to have to suffer through. Azzi deserves better, take your time young lady, hope to see that 1000watt smile tonight and often.

Baited breath? That seems fishy.

 

[Jonathan14]

I understand and respect that, as fans, we have no right to information about who is available for that day's game, but is there a time when a roster is "due" to the officials and/or the opposing coach? Is there a sort of "best practice" where a coach lets the other know who's playing by a certain time? Or is it literally a game-time decision?

 

[Blueballer]

We have not heard anything. But I bet we don't see her until January.

This would be my guess too. We now know she can get up to speed in a few games so why push?

 

[BRS24]

I understand and respect that, as fans, we have no right to information about who is available for that day's game, but is there a time when a roster is "due" to the officials and/or the opposing coach? Is there a sort of "best practice" where a coach lets the other know who's playing by a certain time? Or is it literally a game-time decision?

I think the only item required is to submit starters with correct jersey numbers.

 

[MooseJaw]

Baited breath? That seems fishy.

Yeah, fish mouth for sure. Harf to watch Azzi play, tired of holding my breath whenever she is on the court. Her last episode appeared to be nothing more than a small bump. Not exactly optimum for Azzi to have to play worrying about her knee all the time she is on the court. Not great for the team either, never knowing if Azzi is good to go or not. Unsure what the lineup will be, dealing with yo-yo playing time for some.

 

[Zanzman]

I always love these threads ,do we really believe if anyone knew for sure that it wouldn’t be posted in a flash

 

[BBallF]

Baited breath? That seems fishy.

Very clever. Tough crowd though. Moosejaw actually spelled it correctly though.......just saying.

 

[drweo]

seems like the routine for Azzi. I give her all the time she needs, to get back on the court. We are faced with the fact that if Azzi is ever to claim her status as a UCONN icon she has to play consistently game in game out. As is, every time she bends the wrong way, takes any hit, moves awkwardly, or grimaces we all hold our breath, wait with bated breath to see if she heads to the bench or is ready to play. This is no way for any player to have to suffer through. Azzi deserves better, take your time young lady, hope to see that 1000watt smile tonight and often.

Is there a reason why she isnt wearing one of those very visible knee braces???

 

[Steelerone]

Sorry, but if you are going to build a team that depends on a player who is, at best, day to day, then you've started with a weak foundation. At this point of the season it's important that players spend time on the court together in order to be more cohesive. I realize that the players on the bench are not as talented as Azzi but I think we can count on them being on the floor from the beginning to the end of the game.

 

[Plebe]

Very clever. Tough crowd though. Moosejaw actually spelled it correctly though.......just saying.

"Bated isn't in common use any more except in this phrase — but knowing that abate means "to slow or stop something" can help you remember that waiting with bated breath means you're breathless with anticipation. Unless you've devoured several cans of sardines in the hopes that your fishy breath will lure a nice big trout out of the river, baited breath is incorrect."

https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/pardon-the-expression/bated-breath-vs-baited-breath/

 

[Zarathustra]

Very clever. Tough crowd though. Moosejaw actually spelled it correctly though.......just saying.

Our Boneyard crowd is " neither fish nor fowl".. But let's not call too many "fouls" on
our Boneyard Brethern.... unless, upon review, it is flagrant. Of course, we can all
agree to that.... of course!! go UCONN, Best wishes to YANNA!

 

[MooseJaw]

Is there a reason why she isnt wearing one of those very visible knee braces???

I wondered the same thing. Some here have indicated that they offer little help. This is contrary to my 40years coaching experience and 2 years studying sports medicine. The play that doomed Azzi looked like a slight bump to the outside of the knee, a bump like that would have been protected with a knee brace. It may be that the injury was from another problem.
While watching Azzi walk around very recently it is unclear how she is day to day. While I am not a Dr. I did stay at a Holiday Inn express about ten years ago. Good luck special young lady. If Azzi is not available for much of this season, we can throw a little Shade on the situation.

 

[BRS24]

I wondered the same thing. Some here have indicated that they offer little help. This is contrary to my 40years coaching experience and 2 years studying sports medicine. The play that doomed Azzi looked like a slight bump to the outside of the knee, a bump like that would have been protected with a knee brace. It may be that the injury was from another problem.
While watching Azzi walk around very recently it is unclear how she is day to day. While I am not a Dr. I did stay at a Holiday Inn express about ten years ago. Good luck special young lady. If Azzi is not available for much of this season, we can throw a little Shade on the situation.

The braces do protect against some things, however, as the knee is one of, if not the most complicated joint in the human body, there's no panacea that will prevent all bad stuff.

I have a matching pair of these braces. First time, doc asked me to wear it for a year, especially as I was playing in an over 30 soccer league and let's just say that some of my opponents ran around like crazies, couldn't stop in time, and kicked at things that weren't the ball, ie, my ankles. The second time through, it was much different re rehab, where I was allowed to do more in a shorter time period, and he said wear the brace until you are comfortable not wearing it.

 

[Joevacc]

I agree with all the concerns that think a brace should be worn by Azzi. I don't know why they should not be looking at a preventative measure of protection.