What is with the injjury to AE?

[Zorro]

I don't see anything posted. What was the injury, how bad was it, will she be available agianst DePaul?

 

[JellyBean]

Hopefully she is okay.

 

[Topsail]

Supposedly hurt her foot going for a loose ball into seats. I think she will be fine but then again we will have to wait for any updates

 

[JordyG]

The sideline reporters said her foot, CD said her ankle, I say we won't know more until game day.

 

[Zinethar]

It looked in the game like a bruise on the top of her foot but CD called it an ankle injury which she supposedly iced I believe at halftime. She didn't seem to be in any pain during the second half on the bench. Hopefully just a precaution. But then Azzzi came back and played after her "minor" knee injury so who really knows.

 

[hard2please]

i have to keep thinking that when you make starters play this many minutes, general fatigue leads to more injuries.

 

[rubymae4]

i have to keep thinking that when you make starters play this many minutes, general fatigue leads to more injuries.

Given that AE hurt her foot on a hustle play running off the court into chairs, I don’t fatigue was a factor here.

 

[Longtime fan]

It looked in the game like a bruise on the top of her foot but CD called it an ankle injury which she supposedly iced I believe at halftime. She didn't seem to be in any pain during the second half on the bench. Hopefully just a precaution. But then Azzzi came back and played after her "minor" knee injury so who really knows.

Hopefully, it is nothing. But she got up grimacing a bit, from her Derek Jeter-like swan dive into the seats. I believe she continued playing until the half, but I would need to review the tape to be sure. In any case, after the half, CD sat her down and they iced the injured area. I saw her smiling with Azzi and Paige on the bench, so she must not be badly damaged. Certainly, they didn't need her against Butler. If there is any hint of lingering discomfort, I would sit her against DePaul as well. Seriously, who cares if we win or lose? I doubt that Caroline will be out of the concussion protocol by Sunday, so it shortens the bench a lot. unit would be fun to see what the team can do with Aubrey, Nika, Dorka, Lou and some combination of Patterson, Bettencourt and DeBerry.

 

[reelfan]

The chairs were totally destroyed, could not be saved.

 

[Geew1992]

Hopefully, it is nothing. But she got up grimacing a bit, from her Derek Jeter-like swan dive into the seats. I believe she continued playing until the half, but I would need to review the tape to be sure. In any case, after the half, CD sat her down and they iced the injured area. I saw her smiling with Azzi and Paige on the bench, so she must not be badly damaged. Certainly, they didn't need her against Butler. If there is any hint of lingering discomfort, I would sit her against DePaul as well. Seriously, who cares if we win or lose? I doubt that Caroline will be out of the concussion protocol by Sunday, so it shortens the bench a lot. unit would be fun to see what the team can do with Aubrey, Nika, Dorka, Lou and some combination of Patterson, Bettencourt and DeBerry.

Nope. She left with maybe 4 minutes left in the 2nd quarter. I was wondering where she was on the bench. Then saw her by the trainer and thought oh boy. Here we go again. Hopefully is was precautionary.

 

[hoopsfan22]

The chairs were totally destroyed, could not be saved.

I'll never understand why chairs are allowed that close. There should be a big buffer around the court to avoid players running into furniture.

 

[Gus Mahler]

The chairs were totally destroyed, could not be saved.

Now she has become Edwards, destroyer of chairs.

 

[Bigboote]

The chairs were totally destroyed, could not be saved.

I heard that one should be ready for the next home game (De Paul Sunday the 14th) but that the other blew out an anterior cruciate hinge and is out for the season.

 

[Biff]

I'll never understand why chairs are allowed that close. There should be a big buffer around the court to avoid players running into furniture.

$$$$$$$$$

 

[dcheng021]

I heard that one should be ready for the next home game (De Paul Sunday the 14th) but that the other blew out an anterior cruciate hinge and is out for the season.

This made me laugh out loud, thank you.

 

[Littlemin]

i have to keep thinking that when you make starters play this many minutes, general fatigue leads to more injuries.

General fatigue would have made her NOT try to make the all out hustle play, her minutes had nothing to do with that play.

 

[Carnac]

Hopefully, it is nothing. But she got up grimacing a bit, from her Derek Jeter-like swan dive into the seats. I believe she continued playing until the half, but I would need to review the tape to be sure. In any case, after the half, CD sat her down and they iced the injured area. I saw her smiling with Azzi and Paige on the bench, so she must not be badly damaged. Certainly, they didn't need her against Butler. If there is any hint of lingering discomfort, I would sit her against DePaul as well. Seriously, who cares if we win or lose? I doubt that Caroline will be out of the concussion protocol by Sunday, so it shortens the bench a lot. unit would be fun to see what the team can do with Aubrey, Nika, Dorka, Lou and some combination of Patterson, Bettencourt and DeBerry.

Yeah, let’s see how far they can stretch the team out and still win. DePaul has become a ”one man band.” Aneesah Morrow takes 40% of DePaul’s total shot attempts. She shoots way less than 50 fg%. She’ll score 25-30 points and her team loses. Stop her, and win the game. Her teammates are use to her being the savior.

Go back and look at the box score of their last 5-6 games, you’ll see what I mean.

 

[Geew1992]

Yeah, let’s see how far they can stretch the team out and still win. DePaul has become a ”one man band.” Aneesah Morrow takes 40% of DePaul’s total shot attempts. She shoots way less than 50 fg%. She’ll score 25-30 points and her team loses. Stop her, and win the game. Her teammates are use to her being the savior.

Go back and look at the box score of their last 5-6 games, you’ll see what I mean.

I'd say stop the rest of the team and they win. 25-30 points isn't going to beat UConn.

 

[Bald Husky]

Morrow almost beat us last year, and if Aaliyah can't go, we may have a huge problem if our guards don't make shots. If she is not ready to play this game, she is not ready. We will win the BE even if we blow this game, but her health is more important for the long run.

 

[EricLA]

Either way it will be a good experience for the post players to content with Morrow. Not sure who i think would have the better success after Aaliyah - Dorka (size) or Aubrey (speed/athleticism)...

 

[Carnac]

I'd say stop the rest of the team and they win. 25-30 points isn't going to beat UConn.

Either way.

 

[Carnac]

Now she has become Edwards, destroyer of chairs.

Either way you look at Aaliyah, you can say...................she's evolved!!! When you see her coming back at you off balance...............GET OUT OF THE WAY!!! I do hope she's OK and can take the floor Sunday against DePaul.

Our 3 games next week (The times listed are PACIFIC time.

 

[Mdoggie]

i have to keep thinking that when you make starters play this many minutes, general fatigue leads to more injuries.

Just this team? I don’t recall any of Genos other teams having so many injuries. Correct me if I’m wrong. Maybe these new kids break easily?

 

[hoophuskee]

i have to keep thinking that when you make starters play this many minutes, general fatigue leads to more injuries.

Certainly not from UCONN unless you want to count High School --which who knows could be a point. But for UCONN -stepping aside from any Paige debate-

Was the injury of Aubrey's back last year due to too many minutes?
Was the injury to Azzi as a freshman or sophomore due to too many minutes?
What about Dorka last year in NCAA and then this year with her thumb? The result of too many minutes?
Ducharme’s concussion? Too many minutes?
What about Lou? Her ankle/foot too many minutes because at UCONN vs Fairfield?

IMO some posters are just overall nervous of many things and just love to watch every player play more than anything else. If that's what you like - fine. As a result, there becomes an over-concern with playing too many minutes.

Might it be some have just grown tired of all the winning? It's either win a championship, or who cares if you don’t win it all because it's only the titles that matter so if you don’t win it all might as well play everyone? Or maybe some just like to complain?

 

[Aluminny69]

The chairs were totally destroyed, could not be saved.

It's a good thing the chairs were empty. As much as I like Aaliyah, I would not like her running into my lap at full speed.