Geno on Caroline

[Geew1992]

 

[HuskyNan]

The software is being cranky about posting tweets

 

[Centerstream]

Was Caroline at today's game or is she still staying away from the noise and bright lights?

 

[BRS24]

Was Caroline at today's game or is she still staying away from the noise and bright lights?

Did not see her on the bench, nor behind. Guessing that they may want to control the environment so that it doesn't initiate any setbacks.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I don't see how the risk factors appreciably change with the time interval of a few games. I feel so bad for Caroline to have had this inflicted upon her.

 

[Charliebball]

as I suggested in the last Caroline thread, she should redshirt this season and hopefully be 100% ready next year.........the only "cure" for a concussion is time...........no reason to take any risks that could have long-term implications....

 

[Geew1992]

as I suggested in the last Caroline thread, she should redshirt this season and hopefully be 100% ready next year.........the only "cure" for a concussion is time...........no reason to take any risks that could have long-term implications....

Unfortunately this may not be it. If she’s taken too many shots, she needs to retire

 

[Charliebball]

Unfortunately this may not be it. If she’s taken too many shots, she needs to retire

that's certainly possible but the only way to know for sure is to get to the point where there are no more symptoms for a period of time and then see where she's at.......went through this with my daughter in high school after basketball and softball concussions in the same school year.....

 

[donalddoowop]

that's certainly possible but the only way to know for sure is to get to the point where there are no more symptoms for a period of time and then see where she's at.......went through this with my daughter in high school after basketball and softball concussions in the same school year.....

Did she get over the concussions?

 

[Bone Dog]

If she makes a comeback next fall, even then I'd be worried ... but also pleased for her.

 

[Charliebball]

Did she get over the concussions?

Yes, good as new but it took around 7-8 months before she started playing with contact again..........took an elbow to the head after she came back but luckily didn't develop any concussion symptoms...........

 

[Cheddie]

Unfortunately this may not be it. If she’s taken too many shots, she needs to retire

From a selfish standpoint, none of us on this board would like to see that, but it is something that she, her parents and medical professionals need to carefully weigh. Repeated head trauma can result in CTE later in life. I feel confident Geno and UConn will do what's right for her, regardless of the short-term competitive impact.

 

[huskeynut]

I do not expect Caroline to play again this season. Geno is correct. Caroline's health down the rode is what is most important.

I do think Caroline will have to retire.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Caroline was doing well in the summer, but she got hit in the head 2x in Europe and missed a game. Then she had a bad flight to the Caymans. She keeps experiencing setbacks. She needs some rest.

 

[Skeets]

It greatly pains me to type this, but I agree with Geno. Aim for where you want to be 10 years from now and do what you have to do to get there. If that means giving up basketball, then so be it. Best of luck and health Caroline!

 

[Huskiefan78]

I do not expect Caroline to play again this season. Geno is correct. Caroline's health down the rode is what is most important.

I do think Caroline will have to retire.

I agree with this entirely. She exhibits some very tell tale signs of Post-Concussion Syndrome, from the actual symptoms to the repeated head trauma within a short period of time. At the very least I hope she is shut down for the year, for her own safety and future. Before the responses of 'what's your medical degree' come, Post-Concussion Syndrome is widely documented and easily researchable, and I pray I am mistaken and being overdramatic.