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LwrcasefaN said:
You have to believe that her caution and patience are influenced by her mom's injuries and how that impacted her career. IMO, if she isn't 100%, then she shouldn't risk coming back until she is 100%. Whatever the details are, the injury was obviously of a serious nature.
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Athletes who play at this level are rarely 100%
 
Skeets said:
This is likely to get a lot of thumbs done. First let me say we don't know anything about the situation with Azzi. We don't know if she's having any pain, how she feels after a workout, etc. There has to be a good reason why she is not playing.

But, if I was on a team that was really struggling and our star player said "I'll be ready when I'm ready" that would diminish that person in my eyes. Hopefully that statement was taken out of context or just poorly worded. Also hopefully the other players, who do know something about the situation agree with Azzi and are not miffed that she isn't playing. I have to assume that is the case.
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It might be Geno's "tongue-in-cheek" way of saying Azzi will be ready today or the first game of the BET, and she will light up the scoreboard in the first game she plays.

I believe she will play all of the tournament games this year.
 
Gordo said:
You are missing the point entirely! And, you are now changing the scenario of your story. Now you are questioning if UConn couldn't score eight more points with Fudd than without her? That clearly wasn't your original statement. Regardless, Fudd would replace someone in the lineup. That someone (most likely Griffin) would have at least some scoring production. So if Fudd scored eight points, you would have to subtract the points that would have been scored by the player she replaced.
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Gordo, formalhaut isn't changing the message of his original post. On the contrary, it was YOU who inferred incorrectly and drew an erroneous conclusion. Now you are doubling down on your error. Formalhaut never implied that Azzi would be a one-for-one swap with a player for an entire game - which is the only scenario where one would be obliged "to subtract the points...by the player she replaced". You really can't see how Azzi being in the game could have resulted in far fewer turnovers overall leading to (at least) eight additional points from her? Or, alternatively, that her being in the game might have resulted in her shooting and scoring instead of someone else who ended up missing?

Both formalhaut's original post and second post spoke to Azzi bringing eight more points. Your conclusion that Azzi's FG or FT points would only occur at the expense of someone else's FG or FT points is simply incorrect for the likely scenarios I stated above.

Peace. Go Huskies!
 
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SJF said:
My concern is if Azzi comes back that she will be forced to do way to much with the ball in her hands just to get a shot off. Again we don’t have a PG that can create open shots for other guards in a half court by attacking and kicking it out. Just look at what Lou has to go thru to get an open look do we really want Azzi to go thru the same gauntlet. IMO Azzi just needs to shut it down this year and come back physically and mentally healthy with PB and KK breaking down defenses next year.
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If an athlete is cleared to play why would you recommend they do not play until next year . Can you even imagine what is is like to win or compete for a national championship ??
They have worked their whole life for this opportunity and she may only have 2 shots at this - who knows.
Her newest injury was a new one - not from a previous one.
She is working out with Morgan everyday and could injure herself doing rehab.
They are young and healthy and doctors will let them go when they are able. Also Geno is over careful and cautious with these thoroughbreds.
The old days they might just play through the injury.
 
Forego said:
No. The coaching staff is not qualified to make that decision. Only Azzi’s MD, who is cognizant of her injury and if a brace would suitable for that injury can make that decision.
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That’s exactly right. There are many knee injuries where a knee brace will not help at all. And even in the case of players returning from ACL injuries, a brace will only help avoid a relatively small number of re-injuries.
 
You know, I kinda like the way UConn has/is handling both CD & Azzi's availability. Not a lot of press releases, and the players participate in warmups when they are ready, and then play when they are ready. I don't need to know the how/when/why/what.
 
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HuskyNan said:
Don’t forget this young woman. There will be quality depth at guard next year.

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THAT is precisely why I suggested that next year will be UConn's year based on who we have coming back, and who we have coming in. Compared to this year, next year should be as different as night and day. The issues and challenges (injuries) we are having this year SHOULD NOT manifest themselves again next year.

I expect it to be "business as usual" in Storrs ALL next year. :) I also expect (for what it's worth which is not much) for UConn to be the number one ranked team in Charlie Creme's way too early top 25 ranked teams in WCBB that he releases every April. I'm pulling for this team to play at or a little beyond its potential and leave everything on the floor. No injuries the rest of the way, especially any that carry over to next season. :cool:
 
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stamfordhusky said:
That’s exactly right. There are many knee injuries where a knee brace will not help at all. And even in the case of players returning from ACL injuries, a brace will only help avoid a relatively small number of re-injuries.
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Yup. I have vintage DonJoy and Orthotec braces for YKW injury. I don't need them anymore. The ortho said both times, I'm fixing your knee so you don't need one, however he suggested I wear one for 6 months (ish) after rehab was done, partly for my confidence to get back on the soccer pitch and to protect me from other players that, um, didn't quite know how to stop. They can be cumbersome and awkward - I've bruised the inside of other knee from banging myself, and although I tried every under sleeve possible - neoprene, stretchy sock, etc, if the brace wasn't positioned exactly right, with exact amount of strap tightening, it never seemed comfortable.

For some college players now, it could be a combination of things. Saw some players from TN and other programs wearing similar braces. Some don't mind it, and wear it long after they might need, however it's definitely personal preference.
 
The CDR-Ret said:
It might be Geno's "tongue-in-cheek" way of saying Azzi will be ready today or the first game of the BET, and she will light up the scoreboard in the first game she plays.

I believe she will play all of the tournament games this year.
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ALL players (athletes) know when they are ready to return from injury and perform at (or very close to) the level they are used to.
They know. No one else can tell them. Not the medical staff, not the coaches, not their teammates, and certainly not the fans.

To me, if she comes back this year, great. If not, we'll look for her in November back and better than ever, ready to help lead this team to another national championship. :)
 
BRS24 said:
Yup. I have vintage DonJoy and Orthotec braces for YKW injury. I don't need them anymore. The ortho said both times, I'm fixing your knee so you don't need one, however he suggested I wear one for 6 months (ish) after rehab was done, partly for my confidence to get back on the soccer pitch and to protect me from other players that, um, didn't quite know how to stop. They can be cumbersome and awkward - I've bruised the inside of other knee from banging myself, and although I tried every under sleeve possible - neoprene, stretchy sock, etc, if the brace wasn't positioned exactly right, with exact amount of strap tightening, it never seemed comfortable.

For some college players now, it could be a combination of things. Saw some players from TN and other programs wearing similar braces. Some don't mind it, and wear it long after they might need, however it's definitely personal preference.
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Looking at the video of Azzi participating in pre-game warm-ups today she appears to be wearing some sort of brace under her sweats.

 
Stinger92860 said:
Athletes who play at this level are rarely 100%
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Let me put it this way. And I think this applies to Caroline as well. They should get back to a state where routine physicality or the general riggers of the sport don't cause concern for the player. When Caroline has fallen recently, she struggles to get to her feet. Why is that? I don't know. But it's not normal. Fans, and even Caroline, may be enjoying her return. The question is....is it worth it?
 
BRS24 said:
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How is Azzi doing? The answers continue this big tease. "We'll know when she knows," And other ambiguous responses. There IS an orthopedic reality, the specifics of all her injuries and operations and CAT SCANS, XRAYS etc., but we aren't privy to them, just these on going speculations. She, Buckets and Ice SHOULD all wait until next year when they are all fully recovered and rehabbed. Then we might take another look at Uconn's training protocols and come up with something better, specific to women's anatomy and basketball in Storrs Connecticut.
 
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Got a court side seat at the arena. Azzi is wearing a brace on her knee and doing full pregame drills.
 
She’s not playing today but this is a great sign! This from Twitter.
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Florida Fan said:
How is Azzi doing? The answers continue this big tease. "We'll know when she knows," And other ambiguous responses. There IS an orthopedic reality, the specifics of all her injuries and operations and CAT SCANS, XRAYS etc., but we aren't privy to them, just these on going speculations. She, Buckets and Ice SHOULD all wait until next year when they are all fully recovered and rehabbed. Then we might take another look at Uconn's training protocols and come up with something better, specific to women's anatomy and basketball in Storrs Connecticut.
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Why not rest the whole team for next year with this logic?
 
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HuskyNan said:
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My last post did post properly so I’m trying again.

This is a good sign. I’m hoping that Azzi will be back (and feeling good) for the start of the BE tourney. If she can get 2-3 games under her belt before the start of the NCAAT you never know what can happen. I seem to recall one Paige Bueckers leading us to the title game under similar circumstances. Let’s hope!

For now, I’m hoping Dorka can keep her hot start going against DePaul. Go Huskies!
 
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