I can’t remember the last time I saw anyone on crutches at work. Any leg issue is automatically a scooter anymore. So I wouldn’t read anything into the use of a scooter if they want to immobilize that ankle.
JJeff Injury Updates
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I can’t remember the last time I saw anyone on crutches at work. Any leg issue is automatically a scooter anymore. So I wouldn’t read anything into the use of a scooter if they want to immobilize that ankle.
Personal preference for most unless they have to navigate longer distances or have balance issues. Lot of people struggle with crutches for various reasons that the scooter can avoid.
Plus you look cooler on a scooter and can do some gnarly tricks
No knowledge whatsoever, but I just don’t see him playing this weekend. Put the odds at around 10%
I wish I had the scooter when I had surgery on my ankle 10 years ago (tore a tendon in my left ankle playing hockey. When I knocked a guy down his skate kicked my left skate and made me fall awkwardly). Crutches sucked and I was on them for five weeks.
People shouldn’t read into the scooter for Jefferson versus crutches. If I had had the option I would’ve taken the scooter.
People shouldn’t read into the scooter for Jefferson versus crutches. If I had had the option I would’ve taken the scooter.
I was weirdly hopeful he would go yesterday but this is where I am now. Just will go ahead and rule him out in my mind and if he plays it will be a good surprise.
Spent last spring with a serious ankle break requiring surgery. The boot is pretty standard to keep compression and swelling down, even with a sprain.
Also heard speculation about him elevating during the game. Standard move to increase circulation and healing and to reduce inflammation.
A scooter is also pretty standard, not an issue of severity. It's just much easier to get around. Even if you're a physical specimen, the use of crutches wears you out and you can't get around quickly. A scooter also takes some of the pressure off the soft tissue. The force of gravity on the ankle when in a heavy boot can make it ache.
Truth is, we will know when we know, and my guess is nobody, including JJeff knows for sure and it may be a game time decision.
Also heard speculation about him elevating during the game. Standard move to increase circulation and healing and to reduce inflammation.
A scooter is also pretty standard, not an issue of severity. It's just much easier to get around. Even if you're a physical specimen, the use of crutches wears you out and you can't get around quickly. A scooter also takes some of the pressure off the soft tissue. The force of gravity on the ankle when in a heavy boot can make it ache.
Truth is, we will know when we know, and my guess is nobody, including JJeff knows for sure and it may be a game time decision.
Even if J-Jeff can play, does his ankle have enough in the tank to make a positive impact the game?
Tune in Friday night at 2:30AM for the tip and find out.
Tune in Friday night at 2:30AM for the tip and find out.
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I’ll see your 10% and raise you 20%. Go ahead and call my bluff.
Booty calls or the rage filled kind. The 1st might not be all bad if close and convenient enough.
They cut off Hassel’s response to the analyst— “Damn it!”
I don't know who this guy is, but I do know he's the most thoughtful and thorough analyst in the history of college athletics.
Watched this clip and while most of what he said is right without a baseline MRI everything is essentially “hidden” to use his term minus a full rupture.
Without the MRI results you have no idea what you are actually dealing with. Also thought it was rich that he suggested that he might be tapped or have a brace, he will 100% have both unless the swelling makes it impossible which by itself is an indicator of limitations for play.
I'm assuming this analysis is from the medical degree you earned from staying at the Holiday Inn Express last night. Me? I'll save the negative speculation until we get a doctor's report or Jefferson doesn't appear in a game going forward.
I approve of this take. Cyclones can take UTenn with the same ball pressure and perimeter defense with which they abused Kentucky. UTenn is very turn over prone and, for all the talk about their great offensive rebounding, it hides the fact that they miss a lot of shots. Lots of missed shots is an indicator of lots of bad looks and poor offensive execution. Cyclone guards should have lots of opportunities for disruption and forced TO's. I say give JJ's ankle another 2 days of rest and recovery before UMich/Alabama.
I didn't notice, were both the players that got injured at the end of our game at 100% or play at all?
