John A.: No annoucement on KML today

[stamfordhusky]

Heather Buck was redhirted for a full season after missing the first 10 games with mono. Pretty sure medically she would have been cleared to play by the end of the season. Why would this be any different?
I thought the rule was if the injury happened before they played a certain percentage of the season, they could take a redshirt year.

No, the rule says you have to be hurt before playing in 30% of the games (and in the first half) AND have a season-ending injury. I haven't seen the doctor's report on Heather Buck, but he obviously said that she was not medically cleared to play - even at the end of the season.

 

[pap49cba]

Doug Feinberg ✔ @DougFeinberg
Not to repeat others but no news on @Kaleena23 until tomorrow; saw replays this morning didn't look good in slo-mo or real time

 

[VAMike23]

it was just unbearable to see KML scream out like that. regardless of which school you support, nobody wants to see a young star leave a game like that. seems like she has a lot of support throughout WCBB. prayers up for her. hope she comes back stronger than ever.

I saw the earlier post re: Draya Carter tweeting support - good to see. So many of these girls have long histories or at least passing acquaintances with each other over all the AAU, All-star game weekends, Team USA etc. KML is a big personality so not surprised she is getting the love from across the wires.

 

[easttexastrash]

I don't think they give a damn about what Frese knows or thinks.

Agreed. That seems silly to think that they would use this injury for game playing.

 

[easttexastrash]

Who is to say that KML would want to stay for a 5th season if she wins a couple of championships and wants to move on to a pro career.

 

[sarals24]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves!!!

 

[Alydar]

Who is to say that KML would want to stay for a 5th season if she wins a couple of championships and wants to move on to a pro career.

You are likely right. She graduates in 15 and the Olympics are the next year and she would have 2 seasons of W and 1 overseas to try and impress enough to make the US team.

I actually hope for that because it implies she had a 100% recovery from this injury.

 

[LadyVols9]

I saw the earlier post re: Draya Carter tweeting support - good to see. So many of these girls have long histories or at least passing acquaintances with each other over all the AAU, All-star game weekends, Team USA etc. KML is a big personality so not surprised she is getting the love from across the wires.

yeah draya was really sweet about it. she has had major injuries too. i'm sure she understands.

 

[UcMiami]

No, the rule says you have to be hurt before playing in 30% of the games (and in the first half) AND have a season-ending injury. I haven't seen the doctor's report on Heather Buck, but he obviously said that she was not medically cleared to play - even at the end of the season.

Pretty sure there are different rules for players who have played in any game and players who have not - Heather got Mono in the preseason of her freshman year, was shut down and never played a game and this is a 'standard' red shirt situation that happens in all sports and especially in Football. Not sure how that works after freshman year, but I think it is similar.
If a player plays at all in the regular season, then the only route is 'medical red-shirt' and that is where the rules about number of games and when during the season come in.

 

[stamfordhusky]

Heather Buck was redhirted for a full season after missing the first 10 games with mono. Pretty sure medically she would have been cleared to play by the end of the season. Why would this be any different?

I thought the rule was if the injury happened before they played a certain percentage of the season, they could take a redshirt year.

Sorry to bring this back to the top, but I realized I gave a wrong answer. Wasn't thinking when I replied the first time.

Heather Buck did not take a medical redshirt. Players are allowed five years to play four, and UConn simply opted to not have her play her first year after the mono. Any player can do that (e.g. Jessica Moore), whether or not they have an injury. In Buck's case, UConn did not have to submit any medical documentation since she never played. Almost every D1 football program (including UConn) does that every year with many players. The KML situation would be completely different and require medical documentation that the injury was season-ending.

BTW, Buck's bio on the UConn website gives incorrect information when they say "Took medical redshirt after sitting out first five games with mononucleosis.."