Sam Maniscalco injury

[SFP]

This post is by far the most off base I have ever read on this board. Congratulations!

That post does not even come close! I understand what Houston is saying and I have not chimed in because I'm not sure what JL was thinking and trying to do. I do believe that JL believed we were in control of the game and that our subs could continue with the spread. I also believe we have not been very good the last year or so in putting teams away. Whatever reason it is we are letting teams stay in the game.

[Da Coach]

Here's my reasonable question. If he's been nursing a bum ankle, why was he played in this game against Presbyterian? We certainly would have won it without him. Also, do we tape ankles? I would hope so.

There are some injuries that heal as well if the kid plays as they do by sitting. Bradley has a terrific staff of trainers and doctors, so I am sure they aren't doing anything that jeopardizes Sam's health or future.
Yes, they tape ankles, but taping a basketball player's ankles is much more likely to slow him down, so I don't think the taping is as much as in football or other sports.

I just saw and talked to Sam at the airport. It turns out that the team is flying out this afternoon on Allegiant Airlines, the same flight I am on. I didn't see Dodie, so maybe he didn't make the trip.
But Sam said his ankle is fine today, and he is OK for the games Friday and Saturday. The team practiced this morning, and everyone is OK.

[romar]

I'm not sure but I completely question why JL is being taken to task once again. Yes he is the coach and yes he drives the ship, but from the seven minute mark on (following PC's getting under double digits) it was the starting 5 on the court. The only change that took place was inserting EM for SM when he tweaked his ankle. Then all that was left was to dribble out the clock.

Nursing an injury or not, SM presented himself as being capable of playing and when the situation called for it, JL played him hoping to steady the ship.

JL can only put these kids into a position to succeed, the players have to execute and during that time all I saw was a complete lack of execution on the starters part (poor shot choices, poor spacing, forced or stupid no look passes & tons of dribbling). JL was frustrated as the rest of us and I'm sure he taking measures and reviewing game film today to make corrections.

My question regarding this team more goes to who is the guy who steps up and puts the team on his shoulders when the wheels are coming off. It's usually a Sr. who realizes this is his last year and last go around who puts his will on the team and drags them with him to a different level. Names like Les (the guard), Hawkins, Parker, Cellus, JJ (as an emotional leader) and even the two headed monster of Ruff/Crouch come to mind. This years team so far is a combination of nice players, but nobody IMO has stepped up to make this team theirs as a leader and I'm watching trying to figure out who that player is going to be. Maybe I've missed something others have seen, but so far maybe TB is moving himself into that postion?

[BradleyBrave]

I'm not sure but I completely question why JL is being taken to task once again. Yes he is the coach and yes he drives the ship, but from the seven minute mark on (following PC's getting under double digits) it was the starting 5 on the court. The only change that took place was inserting EM for SM when he tweaked his ankle. Then all that was left was to dribble out the clock.

Nursing an injury or not, SM presented himself as being capable of playing and when the situation called for it, JL played him hoping to steady the ship.

JL can only put these kids into a position to succeed, the players have to execute and during that time all I saw was a complete lack of execution on the starters part (poor shot choices, poor spacing, forced or stupid no look passes & tons of dribbling). JL was frustrated as the rest of us and I'm sure he taking measures and reviewing game film today to make corrections.

My question regarding this team more goes to who is the guy who steps up and puts the team on his shoulders when the wheels are coming off. It's usually a Sr. who realizes this is his last year and last go around who puts his will on the team and drags them with him to a different level. Names like Les (the guard), Hawkins, Parker, Cellus, JJ (as an emotional leader) and even the two headed monster of Ruff/Crouch come to mind. This years team so far is a combination of nice players, but nobody IMO has stepped up to make this team theirs as a leader and I'm watching trying to figure out who that player is going to be. Maybe I've missed something others have seen, but so far maybe TB is moving himself into that postion?

I've had my gripes with some things strategically from time to time, but sometimes I think people just like to gripe about the coach, regardless of who it is or what team it is. I was watching the opener with my old man (BU grad, lifetime fan), and before the tip he starts in with talk about how we haven't won anything with Jim and this and that...for God's sakes it's the first game! I can't be doing this just yet!

[Braves4Life]

Then dont treat it like and exhibition. Kick the teams A** from the begining and then you play your walk ons for the last 10 minutes. To have anyone who plays any significant minutes in a game v the team we played last night because we do not put them away early and make the last 10 minutes of the game relevant is no good.

I completely agree with this houston!

[BradleyBrave]

Sam is fine

Update - BU team is at the airport, and Sam is walking with a slight limp that wouldn't be noticeable if you didn't know what happened last night. My guess is that you'll see one or two guys on any college team at any given time walking with a 'slight limp' because of an ankle. Nothing to worry about. Sam will be fine for Friday.

[Da Coach]

As I said above, I am also at the airport and talked to Sam. I didn't notice a limp, but then each player was hauling their heavy bags themselves, so maybe it was because he wasn't walking very fast.
Sam told me his ankle is fine, and he'll be OK when he plays Fri & Sat.

[Braves4Life]

Update - BU team is at the airport, and Sam is walking with a slight limp that wouldn't be noticeable if you didn't know what happened last night. My guess is that you'll see one or two guys on any college team at any given time walking with a 'slight limp' because of an ankle. Nothing to worry about. Sam will be fine for Friday.

As I said above, I am also at the airport and talked to Sam. I didn't notice a limp, but then each player was hauling their heavy bags themselves, so maybe it was because he wasn't walking very fast.
Sam told me his ankle is fine, and he'll be OK when he plays Fri & Sat.

Thanks for the "up-to-the-minute" and "on-the-scene" reporting guys. Have fun in Vegas!

[SFP]

JL said after the game that DD would not be heading to Las Vegas because there still is some discomfort and they want to be sure that this injury heals as fast and best as possible.

[MacabreMob]

I didn't see Dodie, so maybe he didn't make the trip.

Coach Les talked about Dodie in the postgame last night and said he wasn't making the trip.

[ph]

There are some injuries that heal as well if the kid plays as they do by sitting. Bradley has a terrific staff of trainers and doctors, so I am sure they aren't doing anything that jeopardizes Sam's health or future.
Yes, they tape ankles, but taping a basketball player's ankles is much more likely to slow him down, so I don't think the taping is as much as in football or other sports.

I just saw and talked to Sam at the airport. It turns out that the team is flying out this afternoon on Allegiant Airlines, the same flight I am on. I didn't see Dodie, so maybe he didn't make the trip.
But Sam said his ankle is fine today, and he is OK for the games Friday and Saturday. The team practiced this morning, and everyone is OK.

..on the radio pre-game last night, JL said Dodie would not be making the trip..
(Too much uncomfort for the flight right now, and he is rather enjoying the wonderful support he is receiving from his mom right now..)

[Chucky T's]

I just want this team to develop a mentality of when you smell blood, go for the kill. We often let teams hang around when we have them on the ropes only to let them right back in the game. Last nights opponent didn't have the horses to overcome the lead that BU had built. Wofford came an AW steal away from coming back and getting the win. Last year we had UNI (a very good team) down and couldn't put them away and ended up losing. This is not a one night problem. BU has had a recent history of not "closing" out wins. I'm not so sure it's JL's fault but as the coach he needs to teach his players a killer instinct.

[real fan]

I just want this team to develop a mentality of when you smell blood, go for the kill. We often let teams hang around when we have them on the ropes only to let them right back in the game. Last nights opponent didn't have the horses to overcome the lead that BU had built. Wofford came an AW steal away from coming back and getting the win. Last year we had UNI (a very good team) down and couldn't put them away and ended up losing. This is not a one night problem. BU has had a recent history of not "closing" out wins. I'm not so sure it's JL's fault but as the coach he needs to teach his players a killer instinct.

The 2 times we had a chance to put the other team away Jim substituted 3 players in and we lost our momentum, I say leave our guys in until you build a 20 point lead and only sub 1 player at a time, this is a rythum game and when someone is playing well he needs to stay on the court unless he gets into foul trouble.

[romar]

The 2 times we had a chance to put the other team away Jim substituted 3 players in and we lost our momentum, I say leave our guys in until you build a 20 point lead and only sub 1 player at a time, this is a rythum game and when someone is playing well he needs to stay on the court unless he gets into foul trouble.

or get's gassed and asks out...