Gardner out with knee sprain

[Tugg Speedman]

To answer your question based on what Buzz said publicly.  NO.  Buzz immediately expressed deep concern about Chris's condition.
Buzz then said that it was hard to determine the extent of the damage due to the large amount of swelling.  Conversely in this case Buzz has said that the MRI was complete, that there was no damage and that the swelling had gone down significantly.  The public statements made by the coach were completely different in the 2 cases.
Now what you may be refering to is a picture that appeared on this board that appeared to show Chris on the court in warm-ups at the LSU game which lead many here to beleive that he might return any day.
Its possible that Buzz could be down playing this to throw everybody off But based on what has come out of his mouth He beleives the DG injury is much less serious than he ever felt Chris's was. 

Thanks .. this was very helpful

[4everwarriors]

Watching how he sat tonight i thought the swelling has gone down about 50%

Really? You're good. I didn't see a whole lotta flexion in that sucker. Actually thought Otule motored better than DG.

[jsglow]

I believe it was ten minutes left, but I understand your point.  Why would we not try and do the same against Cooley and Gates?  And I would argue that neither is as skilled offensively as Pope, regardless.

Yep. 10:27 mark.  Agree that Pope is superior to Cooley for sure.  But I do think Pope is prone to 'stupid' fouls.  The key to last night I thought was getting him off his game via fouls.  When that finally happened, he lost his spark offensively and couldn't patrol the paint defensively. 

ND is simply a better team with way more scoring options where Cooley mostly cleans up the garbage (pretty effectively, at that).  Tough mission ahead.

Get healthy DG.

[frozena pizza]

Yep. 10:27 mark.  Agree that Pope is superior to Cooley for sure.  But I do think Pope is prone to 'stupid' fouls.  The key to last night I thought was getting him off his game via fouls.  When that finally happened, he lost his spark offensively and couldn't patrol the paint defensively. 

ND is simply a better team with way more scoring options where Cooley mostly cleans up the garbage (pretty effectively, at that).  Tough mission ahead.

Get healthy DG.

Right, and I definitely wouldn't say we handled Pope just fine.  He did have 16 points, which is his high in Big East play this season, on 57% shooting despite only playing 28 minutes.  We were fortunate to get him into foul trouble and we took over after he picked up his 4th.

[96warrior]

Its possible that Buzz could be down playing this to throw everybody off But based on what has come out of his mouth He beleives the DG injury is much less serious than he ever felt Chris's was. 

The bolded part is more like it. It seems Buzz is incapable of BS, he says it how it is.

[timinatorx3]

Thanks for the update MUDPT.

I'm having flashbacks to the Dominic James injury.

I still lose sleep at night wondering how far the 08-09 team would have gone if not for that fateful stress fracture.

[MUMac]

I still lose sleep at night wondering how far the 08-09 team would have gone if not for that fateful stress fracture.

I still lose sleep at night wondering how far MU would have gone if Chones, McNeil and Lucas did not leave early for the pro's.

[Marqevans]

I still lose sleep at night wondering how far MU would have gone if Chones, McNeil and Lucas did not leave early for the pro's.

Would have been the best Marquette has ever seen!

[79Warrior]

that was my point.  every injury is different.  ezeli missed 10 games.  buzz says day to day.  a source says 3-4 weeks.  any could be possible...

Yep. Anyone expecting an exact time frame is sadly mistaken. Day to day means every team we play has to think its possible Devante plays. Buzz is a poker player and he will not show his hand, nor should he.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Fingers are crossed.  DG is a difference maker!

[noblewarrior]

Any word on Otule and his surgery?  In fact I haven't heard if he's even had surgery.  If not, could MU see Otule dressing late in the season as Junior did his Freshman year... doubt it but I'll remain optimistic until I hear otherwise...

[wadesworld]

Any word on Otule and his surgery?  In fact I haven't heard if he's even had surgery.  If not, could MU see Otule dressing late in the season as Junior did his Freshman year... doubt it but I'll remain optimistic until I hear otherwise...

He had surgery around the St. John's game?  Or the home game against Villinova?  In Buzz's post-game interview with Homer he kept talking about having gone to see Chris and how "drunk" Chris was (rather than "drugged up"), how he was saying goofy things.

[noblewarrior]

He had surgery around the St. John's game?  Or the home game against Villinova?  In Buzz's post-game interview with Homer he kept talking about having gone to see Chris and how "drunk" Chris was (rather than "drugged up"), how he was saying goofy things.

Good to hear he's getting it taken care of ... Thanks

[strotty]

Any word on Otule and his surgery?  In fact I haven't heard if he's even had surgery.  If not, could MU see Otule dressing late in the season as Junior did his Freshman year... doubt it but I'll remain optimistic until I hear otherwise...

http://painttouches.com/2012/01/31/otule-rises-above-knee-injury/

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[Silkk the Shaka]

http://painttouches.com/2012/01/31/otule-rises-above-knee-injury/

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Ha! Was just about to post it as a response too - that was a really good article

[TallTitan34]

Not that it's really any news but:

Seth Davis @ SethDavisHoops
I'm told that Marquette F Davante Gardner is unlikely to play Saturday at Notre Dame. He's still walking around on crutches

[chapman]

Not too shocking...no need to put 290 pounds of weight on that knee if you don't have to.  Hopefully they have him on a tight diet; not being able to run around for someone like Devante could cause weight issues if not careful.  I think he's back for Cincy. 

[frozena pizza]

Andy Katz also posted that he's expected to be out for Saturday.