AuburnNTexas 7,143 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I am glad that they are playing it safe. I want him back 100%. This year is about everybody growing and developing team chemistry in preparation for next year. Adding a Dynamic PF and SG to this roster next year. A year for Pearl to analyze current players strength's and weaknesses and put a development program in place for each player that includes S&C, drills to improve on weak areas, and drills to improve on strength's. With some of our younger players S&C will be real important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUnCullman 601 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Agree. I would much rather have a healthy team going into the SEC Tourny than Powell risking further damage in the regular season. If he isnt 100% but can play, give him 10-15 minutes maybe and call it good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravejd 3,270 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 1 hour ago, AUnCullman said: Agree. I would much rather have a healthy team going into the SEC Tourny than Powell risking further damage in the regular season. If he isnt 100% but can play, give him 10-15 minutes maybe and call it good. I don't think we'll be in the SEC tourney this year with our post season ban Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 On 1/12/2021 at 2:36 AM, ellitor said: @tgrogan21I hate watching games live now, I can watch a replay or from my DVR in 45 minutes whereas live takes 2 hours. I'm definitely a product of the times. lol Me too! I just can’t look at my phone because friends start texting me about what’s happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casatiger 513 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Any updates on Powell's availability for the Kentucky game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 minute ago, casatiger said: Any updates on Powell's availability for the Kentucky game? One insider on the bunker posted even before the Georgia game it was always going to be Kentucky when he returned. Haven’t seen anything new since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUnCullman 601 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 23 hours ago, gravejd said: I don't think we'll be in the SEC tourney this year with our post season ban That includes the SEC tourny? Crap!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Just now, AUnCullman said: That includes the SEC tourny? Crap!! Yup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casatiger 513 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, ellitor said: One insider on the bunker posted even before the Georgia game it was always going to be Kentucky when he returned. Haven’t seen anything new since. Hope he is 100%. Concussions can linger and make it difficult to process information quickly and react quickly. Both of these traits are fairly important in basketball. I like that they have given him plenty of time to recover and not rushed him into anything. Selfishly though, I cannot wait to see this team with Sharife at the 1 and Powell at the 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autan 737 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Being a Kentucky kid I'm sure he really wants to play in that one even if it's only a few minutes. Hope he lights it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Not looking good for him playing tomorrow as of this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,364 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 15 minutes ago, ellitor said: Not looking good for him playing tomorrow as of this afternoon. This might be the longest concussion protocol I’ve heard of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 7 hours ago, ShocksMyBrain said: This might be the longest concussion protocol I’ve heard of. Apparently he can't get through practice without having a head ache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chizhead 618 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 2 hours ago, ellitor said: Apparently he can't get through practice without having a head ache. I so much look forward to him coming back to team up with Coop, but it ain't worth the risk if he is not 100%. I am win at all costs with recruiting,skirting rules,etc, but not with any players health. This had to be more serious than the average concussion and he should never take the court again if there is a any threat to his health Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUnCullman 601 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Cant imagine the anxiety this kid is having, especially today. Reach part of your goals to be in a good program only to have a dibilitating injury, then cant play against your homestate team. Ugghhh. Hate it for him so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustache eagle 2,402 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Forget bball ... this kid is a freshman in college who has to navigate college classes with an athlete’s schedule and classes. If he has headaches practicing then he’s struggling with school and therefore stressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 @gravejdFound this from Bball booster Hooks FWIW... Quote He is having issues with loud sounds and lights which at a game are there in spades. Hence why he hasn’t been at the games. He will be fine ultimately it’s just takes time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triangletiger 1,599 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Poor kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerbelle 5,299 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I had a feeling it would be a while. I saw the play where his head hit the floor.....UGH. Unlike turf.....basketball hardwood has no give and of course there is no gear to protect a basketball player's head.. He took a direct big blow to his head and he may not be back in 2021. If he does get to play this year it could be very limited I feel awful for him because it it a very life- disrupting injury on top of being so painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxCohen216 514 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Goodness, sure hope they hold him out longer. Just not worth the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Tigerbelle said: I had a feeling it would be a while. I saw the play where his head hit the floor.....UGH. Unlike turf.....basketball hardwood has no give and of course there is no gear to protect a basketball player's head.. He took a direct big blow to his head and he may not be back in 2021. If he does get to play this year it could be very limited I feel awful for him because it it a very life- disrupting injury on top of being so painful. People connected to the program & reporters are now echoing Belle's main points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUnCullman 601 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I was wondering why I didnt see him at the Kentucky game, even on the sidelines. I knew then his concussion was more serious than originally hoped for. But that makes sense if bright lights and loud noises make it worse. Prayers for Powell and a quick healing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casatiger 513 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Online school is probably helping him actually. Cuts down on the stimuli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jAUSon 2,836 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Dang. Hope the dude is alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Don’t believe many of us have said it but we are all thinking it so I just wanted to say I’m lifting up Justin in thoughts and prayers for a healthy recovery, not for his basketball, but for his quality of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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