Should Lard play against OSU?

[fsanford]

So depending on how things go on Saturday, if ISU manages to build a decent margin against OSU, do you let him rest another day to make sure he does not tweak the ankle further?

Or does he need some playing time since he has already missed a lot of games already

Lard needs to be engaged when ISU goes to Lawrence

Think he has gotta get some minutes..

 

[IASTATE07]

I hope he can get some minutes Saturday. Would be nice if this was his last setback for this year.

 

[CyArob]

 

[burn587]

Probably for the best, Conditt was playing well and with the way the refs called the 2nd half Lard would’ve fouled out in 2 minutes.

 

[Knownothing]

Im Ok with him resting. At the same point I would like to see him start to get into game shape.

 

[isutrevman]

Yes

 

[bawbie]

That seems to say a lot about his current mental state and maturity. Well done Cam.

 

[Rural]

Didn't OSU just cut three guys or did I dream that?

Maybe they'll forfeit.

 

[JM4CY]

SIt if you can but Do what it takes. We can't take another sh*t in Hilton

 

[Cyclonepride]

If he's 90 to 95%, with little risk of re-aggravating the injury, then play him and get him back into the flow of the games. Otherwise, not worth it.

 

[Cydkar]

As fans, we have no clue what the right thing to do is, in this situation. We aren't doctors...or Cam.

If he's healthy enough, he should play. He needs some run before KU if he can. He's not a china doll.

 

[madguy30]

SIt if you can but Do what it takes. We can't take another sh*t in Hilton

Yeah need to prep like it's going to be a tough game, because it likely will.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Yeah need to prep like it's going to be a tough game, because it likely will.

Yeah, it's a typical circle the wagons moment. Condenses the line up. Guarantees playing time to some kids that were looking for their shot. Just need to go into Saturday being as decisive as we were last night. See the opening, exploit the opening. Get the defense out of position and then look for the advantage it creates.

 

[Rural]

You're not doing it right if you take anyone for granted.

 

[jbindm]

You're not doing it right if you take anyone for granted.

Agreed. All the OSU team has been hearing for the last 24-48 hours is how screwed they are after the dismissal of three of their players. They might fold on Saturday, but they might come in pissed off and motivated to prove everyone wrong. And I like this ISU team's potential but they have yet to prove that they're good or consistent enough to take any opponent lightly.

As for Lard, I guess it'll be his call like it was last night. He knows his body better than anyone. I hope he's good to go for Saturday to shake off the rust and get back into the flow. Big week coming up.

 

[FinalFourCy]

Hopefully we see a lot of Lard, Conditt, Talley, Lewis, and Wigginton.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Hopefully we see a lot of Lard, Conditt, Talley, Lewis, and Wigginton.

It would certainly be nice to get Conditt and Wigginton even more integrated, and get Lewis and Talley some minutes to shake off the rust. Never know when you might need them.

 

[Cydkar]

Could be a crappy crowd considering the weather. OSU will be used to that.

 

[State43]

I think if his ankle is good, you play him even if its only for about 10 minutes. Can't just throw him in against a KU on the road with 2 weeks out. Get his beak wet so he is at least a little bit ready for game play.

 

[mapnerd]