Hawkins injury.

[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.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Samson now out indefinitely.
Day to day to indefinitely.

Indefinitely does not necessarily mean a long time.

 

[auror]

Samson now out indefinitely.
Day to day to indefinitely.

I don't think Samson was ever day to day. That was Clingan.

 

[Cobra 1]

Padding at back of headgear, sponge type material will cushion the blow.
If force of blow reduced, then brain trauma should be reduced or eliminated.
Jordan’s basketball career on verge of being over and possibly future permanent impairment.
If you do not want to explore use of headgear, then what remedy would you suggest?
Ciao

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

"BigConcErnMcCracken" has a nice ring to it.

I tried. Too many characters apparently.

 

[UCfor3]

Clingan also sick but playing. Jeepers. If we didn't have bad luck we would have no luck