Problem is that everything you add to the body to try to 'limit' movement of bones and ligaments restricts an athlete's movement. And because of the complexity of especially hands and feet with lots of individual bones and tendons and cartilage, restricting the range of their movement is almost impossible. Add to that the issue of not restricting blood flow or constricting nerves, muscle, etc that pass over or surround the bones and it really is impossible. Starting with tape and progressing through all sorts of braces and supports, trainers, doctors, and scientists have tried to reach some happy medium of protection/support and performance. And you see most athletes still being frustrated by the restrictions that say a knee brace enforces even when they know the benefit it is providing in stability. The billions of dollars invested in professional athletes ensures that the investment in research and development to both prevent and recover from athletic injuries is very high. The developments in the field are staggering and benefit us all, but as you say they have not led to a way to prevent injuries and they likely never will.
Agree on Lou's performance. While loved Crystal's 3's, Lou set the tone in the first half the past two games, playing a great all around game. Last year, with the many more minutes, she likely would have been in the 30+ point range. Her defense and leadership this year has been outstanding. I have noticed that she rarely looks tired or winded-great physical shape and stronger than last year.
Lou tends to fall down more than most players after contact. Might be better off just staying tall and taking the hit. Love watching her play this year-hoping for the best.
I hope someone with a direct connection with Geno's staff makes them aware of these pics. I would think they could be very helpful. They strike me as much more revealing than the video.
I think Lou grew up watching UConn and Tiffany Hayes play. Tiff was known for her great "floor game."
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You are about 100000000 short in your assessment. \
I knew his brother : Joe Wtfsplk!The fellow, who lives next door to you, is his name Joe Btfsplk?
I suspect we won't hear anything until game time (or shortly before) on Sunday. I have no doubt that Lou has been examined and received appropriate treatment/care this morning... but some Colleges/Teams are very reluctant to share player injury information. If they only knew how anxious we UCONN Fans are waiting to hear the prognosis. We'll know Sunday...
No news is good news ....
Love the Al Capp reference. Joe Btfsplk was the guy in Lil Abner who walked around with a rain cloud over his head.The fellow, who lives next door to you, is his name Joe Btfsplk?
sure hope that is the case!!! Some times no news is just no news... which I guess is better than the alternative of bad news.
Huh? Are you serious??? If you don’t have stats or evidence to back a statement, please don’t make a ridiculous comment.
