No crystal today argh

[JustinesGuy]

Crystal to sit out with shin splints today.

 

[Frenchy]

Crystal to sit out with shin splints today.

Well it is a good game for her to rest. Big game coming up where she is very needed.

 

[Blaneylover]

This certainly isn't a bad move. Cincy is way down this year. It also gives Bent or Coombs an opportunity to do something with the first unit? The first instinct from HCGA will be to play Nurse at the #1 until her legs fall off, but we shall see. Let's get Crystal ready for Louisville.

 

[jcoton56]

Could sorta see it coming. Many of CD's shots were short against SC, as she was missing the lift in her legs. The only cure is rest. I am wondering if plane travel is counterproductive right now as well. This is a good move and now someone else has to step up a bit.

 

[Geew1992]

This certainly isn't a bad move. Cincy is way down this year. It also gives Bent or Coombs an opportunity to do something with the first unit? The first instinct from HCGA will be to play Nurse at the #1 until her legs fall off, but we shall see. Let's get Crystal ready for Louisville.

Ummm....Cincy is actually better this year than in previous years. But yes, it is a good move. She was out there limping during the SC game

 

[MilfordHusky]

I didn’t notice any limping, but resting Crystal is a good idea. I always enjoy watching her, so I’ll miss that. My guess is that Z gets the start, but Molly and Mikayla will get more PT than otherwise. I look for Meg to have a good game today.

 

[Centerstream]

Would Geno play Meg at the 2 spot instead of starting Z? Meg has been on the floor with Lou (who I assume is the usual #3 spot) in previous games, right? In other words, could the starting 5 be: Kia, Meg, Lou, Gabby and Pheesa. Might be a good time to give Meg some "Starter" pressure...

 

[HopJim]

Crystal to sit out with shin splints today.

For the many years I have been following UConn, seems like every year that Geno plays a 6 person rotation, we get shin splints, foot stress fractures, etc. With the league we play in, there is significant opportunity to provide rest before issues occur, not after. Normally doesn't matter but wonder if Kia had been 100% last year who would have won NCAA's.

 

[oldude]

Geno will need to manage minutes for the walking wounded all the way to the Big Dance. I wouldn’t be surprised if he shuts down Crystal and/or Gabby for a week or so after the Louisville game.

The upside is that it will give the bench significantly more PT to develop and, hopefully the Huskies will be a deeper, healthier team come tournament time.

 

[WiseOne]

Would Geno play Meg at the 2 spot instead of starting Z? Meg has been on the floor with Lou (who I assume is the usual #3 spot) in previous games, right? In other words, could the starting 5 be: Kia, Meg, Lou, Gabby and Pheesa. Might be a good time to give Meg some "Starter" pressure...

Z is starting via Twitter

 

[ochoopsfan]

I hope much of the bench gets in a lot of time today. I would give Lou as much of a rest as possible today.

 

[JordyG]

All no surprise to me.

 

[DaddyChoc]

surprised Gabby isnt resting

 

[Centerstream]

Z is starting via Twitter

Ah, thanks. I guess I am one of the few that doesn't use my Twitter account.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

All no surprise to me.

I'm not surprised more than you're not surprised.

 

[MD#12Fan]

For the many years I have been following UConn, seems like every year that Geno plays a 6 person rotation, we get shin splints, foot stress fractures, etc. With the league we play in, there is significant opportunity to provide rest before issues occur, not after. Normally doesn't matter but wonder if Kia had been 100% last year who would have won NCAA's.

Interesting points! I think we all need to remember the "system" that makes UConn UConn. The relentless day-to-day tempo of everything, the uncompromising work ethic. Much comes from that, such as the togetherness and camaraderie. The way they play with a 30 point lead and the way they run out on the court and the way to hustle over during time outs.
I like to believe that Geno is in constant communication with the training staff and together they formulate plans to best help the team and not jeopardize the long-term health of the individual. This is D1 athletics. As an ex-marathoner- there is a difference between an injury that needs rest and aches and pains which need treatment and get back out there. I trust that the staff knows the difference.

 

[Biff]

All no surprise to me.

I'm not surprised more than you're not surprised.

I'm not surprised that neither of you aren't surprised.

 

[JordyG]

I'm not surprised that neither of you aren't surprised.

Surprise.

 

[Bronx23]

Interesting points! I think we all need to remember the "system" that makes UConn UConn. The relentless day-to-day tempo of everything, the uncompromising work ethic. Much comes from that, such as the togetherness and camaraderie. The way they play with a 30 point lead and the way they run out on the court and the way to hustle over during time outs.
I like to believe that Geno is in constant communication with the training staff and together they formulate plans to best help the team and not jeopardize the long-term health of the individual. This is D1 athletics. As an ex-marathoner- there is a difference between an injury that needs rest and aches and pains which need treatment and get back out there. I trust that the staff knows the difference.

Great post and points!
Bronx23