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Post by thehawkisdead on Mar 26, 2013 21:03:03 GMT -5
I can't see how he could be effective in any way, even if he does play.
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Post by durenduren on Mar 26, 2013 21:08:07 GMT -5
interesting, nonetheless.
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Post by phillysports07 on Mar 26, 2013 21:09:56 GMT -5
saving him for the final 4  |
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Post by lasallescreamer on Mar 26, 2013 21:15:19 GMT -5
I do not believe he could make a serious contribution given his injury- but-there are always intangibles, and maybe a 90 second appearance would be inspirational. However, must know if he could hurt self-cannot let that happen. At this time we all must have a high level of confidence in the Coach's decision.
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Post by ck on Mar 26, 2013 21:17:09 GMT -5
You seriously think they could get by Arizona (or that D*** team) without him?
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Post by phillysports07 on Mar 26, 2013 21:45:06 GMT -5
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Post by coachd on Mar 26, 2013 21:56:57 GMT -5
Have to see how he is tomorrow after workout today. If no pain then he does a light practice. If no pain on Thursday then he goes out there and plays for a couple minutes, if effective he plays a couple more minutes. This is the time of year you have to shake off the rust and play even if you are only 80%. If we could teach Taylor Dunn how to be taller then Zack could take all the time he needs... let's give it a go.
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Post by durenduren on Mar 26, 2013 22:04:17 GMT -5
Gonzo also talks with his head up his ass. Gonzo couldn't report that the sky is blue without me doubting him. |
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Post by Kovy on Mar 26, 2013 22:15:53 GMT -5
I wouldn't play him. A bad 3 minute stretch can cost you the game at this level. I wouldn't put him on the floor hoping he can provide quality minutes when every possession is critical.
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Post by baab on Mar 26, 2013 22:39:52 GMT -5
He will probably be available if Jerrell Wright and Rohan Brown both have 4 fouls. Other than that, no. Wichita State doesn't exactly have Xavier McDaniel so I don't think that will be the scenario.
Ohio State may be a different story. All speculation on my part.
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Post by coachd on Mar 27, 2013 9:14:18 GMT -5
Tape his ankle heavily, get him out on the practice floor today. See how it goes. If he can jog and jump without any pain then he is ready. We need him to play defense in the paint and to provide some offensive punch (either take it to the hoop or dish it out). Put him in for one possession in the first half to see how he responds. We will need him for Saturday against Ohio State or Arizona so he has to "man up" and get out there.
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Post by mikesmd77 on Mar 27, 2013 9:16:05 GMT -5
If Zack can't go.. do we see a lot more of the Rohan/Jerrell lineup? Does the Garvinator get any buzz?
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Post by coqui900 on Mar 27, 2013 9:33:47 GMT -5
G said somewhere today that he hasn't run on the foot yet. Not likely he'll play.
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Post by coachd on Mar 27, 2013 11:59:49 GMT -5
Hunt hasn't shown us that he can do much. Could he grab rebounds and give us some putbacks and dish-off slams near the basket? Quite possibly; Taylor Dunn could see some minutes.
Maybe G will reveal the "secret weapon" on Thursday.
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Post by golasalle on Mar 27, 2013 12:23:03 GMT -5
Tape his ankle heavily, get him out on the practice floor today. See how it goes. If he can jog and jump without any pain then he is ready. We need him to play defense in the paint and to provide some offensive punch (either take it to the hoop or dish it out). Put him in for one possession in the first half to see how he responds. We will need him for Saturday against Ohio State or Arizona so he has to "man up" and get out there. This kind of crap really ticks me off. You have absolutely NO clue the nature or severity of the injury other than what has been reported (you don't even get that right, referring to his ankle when all reports are that it is foot ligament)so your inference that he is not playing becuase he is malingering or a coward ("man up" reference) is completely and totally off base and offensive. I am guessing that no one wants to be out there helping his team and be part of this experience than Steve. Only he and the medical staff know the nature and severity of the injury and pain. To suggest otherwise is way off base and needs to stop. You seem to be the #1 offender on this count. |
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Post by calsufan on Mar 27, 2013 12:32:23 GMT -5
Tape his ankle heavily, get him out on the practice floor today. See how it goes. If he can jog and jump without any pain then he is ready. We need him to play defense in the paint and to provide some offensive punch (either take it to the hoop or dish it out). Put him in for one possession in the first half to see how he responds. We will need him for Saturday against Ohio State or Arizona so he has to "man up" and get out there. This kind of crap really ticks me off. You have absolutely NO clue the nature or severity of the injury other than what has been reported (you don't even get that right, referring to his ankle when all reports are that it is foot ligament)so your inference that he is not playing becuase he is malingering or a coward ("man up" reference) is completely and totally off base and offensive. I am guessing that no one wants to be out there helping his team and be part of this experience than Steve. Only he and the medical staff know the nature and severity of the injury and pain. To suggest otherwise is way off base and needs to stop. You seem to be the #1 offender on this count. It's Explorer Steve \ Al. Would you really expect anything less? |
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Post by ltrain38 on Mar 27, 2013 12:46:00 GMT -5
Jon Rothstein says Steve will not play. Saw it on twitter.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2013 13:06:19 GMT -5
Tape his ankle heavily, get him out on the practice floor today. See how it goes. If he can jog and jump without any pain then he is ready. We need him to play defense in the paint and to provide some offensive punch (either take it to the hoop or dish it out). Put him in for one possession in the first half to see how he responds. We will need him for Saturday against Ohio State or Arizona so he has to "man up" and get out there. This kind of crap really ticks me off. You have absolutely NO clue the nature or severity of the injury other than what has been reported (you don't even get that right, referring to his ankle when all reports are that it is foot ligament)so your inference that he is not playing becuase he is malingering or a coward ("man up" reference) is completely and totally off base and offensive. I am guessing that no one wants to be out there helping his team and be part of this experience than Steve. Only he and the medical staff know the nature and severity of the injury and pain. To suggest otherwise is way off base and needs to stop. You seem to be the #1 offender on this count. golasalle nailed it. There is no one that wants to be on that floor more than Steve Zack. He's thrilled for his teammates and coaches but it's killing him that he can't play. |
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Post by ck on Mar 27, 2013 13:11:11 GMT -5
The thing that puzzles me is Hunt. He played for Penn (or at least was on the roster) for several years. He's a graduate student so is no dummy. And he's 6'10". How could he not be played 3-5 minutes at a time to give Jerrell Wright a rest. Could he contribute less then Rohan Brown? I guess G thinks so but...
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Post by fvp47 on Mar 27, 2013 13:13:16 GMT -5
I agree with all those who think "coachd" is a fool. This is about the health and future of an indivudual not one game. Connective tissue injuries take much longer to heal than muscle injuries due to lack of blood flow in those areas. I am sure that Steve is wishing he could play rather than cheer.
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Post by crayzeeguy on Mar 27, 2013 13:13:55 GMT -5
The thing that puzzles me is Hunt. He played for Penn (or at least was on the roster) for several years. He's a graduate student so is no dummy. And he's 6'10". How could he not be played 3-5 minutes at a time to give Jerrell Wright a rest. Could he contribute less then Rohan Brown? I guess G thinks so but... Garvin Hunt played all of 9 minutes in '08 - '09 at Penn. |
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Post by stlexplorer on Mar 27, 2013 13:14:56 GMT -5
@jonrothstein: La Salle's Steve Zack is OUT for Thursday's Sweet 16 game against Wichita State, per Explorers' head coach Dr. John Giannini......
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Post by odog on Mar 27, 2013 13:37:02 GMT -5
The thing that puzzles me is Hunt. How could he not be played 3-5 minutes at a time to give Jerrell Wright a rest. Could he contribute less then Rohan Brown? The only way to answer this is to say, "You'd have to see him play." And I did at Hartford. Let's just say my reaction was similar to Michael Scott's when Stanley started dribbling in the warehouse game on "The Office." He won't see the court unless we win or lose by 25+. |
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Post by gymrat67 on Mar 27, 2013 14:09:37 GMT -5
Just imagine what 6'-10" Aaric Murray, 6'-10" Matt Lopez and 6'-9" Devon White are thinking today ?
Regrets ... I've had a few ... but through it all ... I DID IT MYYY WAAYYYY "
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Post by mikesmd77 on Mar 27, 2013 14:21:59 GMT -5
Steve Zack is an integral part of the future of this program.. and just like not lifting Davis' redshirt, it would be monumentally dumb to risk playing a hurt Zack. Would it even help? How helpful can he be... he'd have no lift, and probably get muscled down low anyway. Let's get through this weekend and give Steve one more week of healing...!
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Post by scarletexplorer on Mar 27, 2013 14:23:45 GMT -5
The thing that puzzles me is Hunt. He played for Penn (or at least was on the roster) for several years. He's a graduate student so is no dummy. And he's 6'10". How could he not be played 3-5 minutes at a time to give Jerrell Wright a rest. Could he contribute less then Rohan Brown? I guess G thinks so but... He has size but really has no hands or post moves. Brown is better at going for the rebound, despite his smaller stature. G knows this. |
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Post by coachd on Mar 27, 2013 14:53:14 GMT -5
It was a joke... Zack is doing all he can to get back on the court. The doctor will tell him when he can play, it is not his decision anyway.
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Post by mikesmd77 on Mar 27, 2013 15:28:56 GMT -5
From everyone's favorite media alum:
John Gonzalez ?@gonzocsn 1m
Steve Zack out on the court running and dunking. La Salle players cheering him #lasallembb
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Post by coqui900 on Mar 27, 2013 15:41:46 GMT -5
Crummy video of Zack on the floor! It's like the Zapruder film. |
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Post by calsufan on Mar 27, 2013 15:45:46 GMT -5
It was a joke... Zack is doing all he can to get back on the court. The doctor will tell him when he can play, it is not his decision anyway. No. It wasn't a joke. You were dead serious. Pretty lame that you're trying to backtrack now. |
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