Hawkins injury.

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Not only to you, but to all the other people talking about taking the points: The odds makers and other bettors know about these injuries, too.

Yeah it’ll be interesting to see what kind of line they give us for it. Whether it’ll be that 20 point line or closer to 10.

 

[Waquoit]

No. These days you’re in protocol or not. I would always default to in protocol. I would always keep kids safe. If someone isn’t actually in protocol then you don’t sit them. Just my opinion.

Mine too. Caution isn't coddling. That sounds like Bear Bryant talking about the junction boys.They guy popped right up because he wanted to show toughness. And he had to get right down again.

 

[JB75]

He’s playing. Cmon now. Maybe maybe he sits tmrw night but worst case deff back out there for tuesdays game

 

[MDHuskFan]

Mine too. Caution isn't coddling. That sounds like Bear Bryant talking about the junction boys.They guy popped right up because he wanted to show toughness. And he had to get right down again.

I just really want to read through everyone’s stance regarding how to handle Jordan & see if it matches their thoughts in the Tua thread

 

[Edward Sargent]

He's an adult.

Ah come on you are a parent! Parents continue to insist

 

[Edward Sargent]

I think all and all the words coming out are cause for optimism that long term it will be fine.

 

[alphasigko]

Some of us can scarcely remember a time when we didn't have "symptoms". My guess is they sit him because it's BU, and we probably don't need him. Gives Hurley some more time to evaluate other guys while being careful with Jordan. I don't see any good argument for playing him even if he could play.

Very well said.

 

[CTBasketball]

Hopefully he’s OK and cleared well before the Oregon game. He needs the run and needs to see the ball go thru the net.

 

[NJHoops]

My level of concern regarding injuries, from most to least: Samson, Jordan, Andre.

 

[uconnever]

This sucks, waited all week for tonight’s game. Takes the steam out of it with those 2 plus Andre out.

 

[Get a Job]

Yeah it’ll be interesting to see what kind of line they give us for it. Whether it’ll be that 20 point line or closer to 10.

UConn by 19.5, according to ESPN.

 

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UConn by 19.5, according to ESPN.

Yup I’d take the points.

 

[UofCT]

This sucks, waited all week for tonight’s game. Takes the steam out of it with those 2 plus Andre out.

I get what you're saying but it's going to be sweet watching all the new guys get serious minutes and hopefully lead UConn to an easy W.

 

[auror]

My level of concern regarding injuries, from most to least: Samson, Jordan, Andre.

Break out the Springs.

 

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My level of concern regarding injuries, from most to least: Samson, Jordan, Andre.

Is this as far as serious of the injury or impact on the court?

 

[REB1094]

Nothing will make me happier than it being an 18 point game and then Richie Springs hits the last shot of the game to beat the spread.

 

[ctchamps]

Is this as far as serious of the injury or impact on the court?

Seriously?

 

[MTBingNinja]

Terrible news. Silver lining is other players get a chance to play a bit more, they’ll need to step up and score to offset Hawkin’s productivity and a chance to persevere as a team regardless of the opposing team’s pedigree.

 

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Seriously?

Wasn’t trying to be smart, was a serious question but my assumption would be how serious it is.

 

[Mooch82]

Wasn’t trying to be smart, was a serious question but my assumption would be how serious it is.

Gotta be. Andre and Jordan are obviously more impactful to the team than Samson.

Can’t imagine these injuries affect Springs a ton unless he can play the 4 a little bit. Think there’s a decent chance Roumoglou gets some meaningful time.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

UConn by 19.5, according to ESPN.

If the absolutely brutal shooting from Monday can be attributed to nerves and improves they'll cover. If not and the kid who went off in BU's first game goes off again it's definitely a losable game with three (2 and 1/2?) starters out. #Concerning.

 

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Gotta be. Andre and Jordan are obviously more impactful to the team than Samson.

Can’t imagine these injuries affect Springs a ton unless he can play the 4 a little bit. Think there’s a decent chance Roumoglou gets some meaningful time.

Yeah without those 3 we start to become a really small team outside of center. I am looking forward to seeing how Springs can do in extended minutes though. Another test for Karaban as well.

 

[HuskyHawk]

If the absolutely brutal shooting from Monday can be attributed to nerves and improves they'll cover. If not and the kid who went off in BU's first game goes off again it's definitely a losable game with three (2 and 1/2?) starters out. #Concerning.

"BigConcErnMcCracken" has a nice ring to it.

 

[Hurleyman216]

Yeah without those 3 we start to become a really small team outside of center. I am looking forward to seeing how Springs can do in extended minutes though. Another test for Karaban as well.

Sorry, but we're not small even without those 3...we still have one of the biggest teams in the country

 

[imno1]

Curious to see if the transfers step up especially Newton. Also how much run Springs and Roumoglou get.

 

[RayRay]

Curious to see if the transfers step up especially Newton. Also how much run Springs and Roumoglou get.

I could definitely see Roumoglou get some run tonight. I love Joey Californias game but I’m worried he’s just too small physically. I could see a starting lineup of:
Diarra
Alleyne
Newton
Karaban
Sanogo

That only leaves us Clingan, Joey, Springs, Roumoglou.

Great opportunity for all of these guys to get some early season experience, even though as fans this stinks to not have Hawk and Andre out there, as well as Samson.

 

[Cobra 1]

UConn has excellent medical facility and fine school of engineering.
Amateur boxers wear headgear to prevent head and brain damage.
Cannot our medical and engineering folks adapt existing headgear for Jordan to aid in preventing future injuries.
Three concussions in less than a year is very dangerous to any individual.
Just a thought.

 

[Waquoit]

Headgear doesn't stop your brain from slamming against the inside of your skull.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Headgear doesn't stop your brain from slamming against the inside of your skull.

If I’m about to drop you from 4 feet off the ground onto your head, you’d rather have a helmet on. Don’t be silly.

 

[LIuconn]

Samson now out indefinitely.
Day to day to indefinitely.