Markus doubtful for SJU

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Per Andy Katz on Twitter:

From @MarquetteMBB: Markus Howard has a right hip contusion. He is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against St. John's. Injury occurred during win at Creighton Saturday.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Good news if he escaped with just a deep bone bruise.

[skianth16]

Uh oh. No bueno. This is one of those things that you can't really do a lot to treat, right?

[fjm]

Uh oh. No bueno. This is one of those things that you can't really do a lot to treat, right?

Rest, ice, NSAIDS and ease back into It.

To be fair, depending on how bad it is, he could 100% play Wednesday. Maybe bring him off the bench?

[Windyplayer]

Uh oh. No bueno. This is one of those things that you can't really do a lot to treat, right?

Um, not a doctor, but I think that's way better than finding a tear or fracture. Also, if it was really serious, pretty sure he would be listed as definitively out against SJU.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Um, not a doctor, but I think that's way better than finding a tear or fracture. Also, if it was really serious, pretty sure he would be listed as definitively out against SJU.

Yah I think that this is nothing but great news.

[skianth16]

Um, not a doctor, but I think that's way better than finding a tear or fracture. Also, if it was really serious, pretty sure he would be listed as definitively out against SJU.

Yeah, definitely better than a fracture or tear, no doubt about that. It's not a great situation, but it definitely could have been worse.

[GB Warrior]

Not a medical professional, but in a family of them. This basically means rest and pain management.

It's good news, but on the other hand, this will probably linger with him for quite some time. Beat SJU without him and I feel better about getting him even more rest.

[wadesworld]

This is great news.  Grind it out against SJU and find a way to win and then take your chances needing 2 wins against DePaul, Georgetown, and Creighton.

I guess that pressure Vegas was putting on the MU athletic department to give them an update on Markus before they set their line for Wednesday paid off after all.

[Tugg Speedman]

Not a medical professional, but in a family of them. This basically means rest and pain management.

It's good news, but on the other hand, this will probably linger with him for quite some time. Beat SJU without him and I feel better about getting him even more rest.

Can you spell HPPIAA?

[GB Warrior]

Can you spell HPPIAA?

I know you can't spell it without HIP

and I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

[jsglow]

Good to hear that he's darn sore but truly okay.

[BobWildLoyalist]

"The hip is a long way from the heart" - Herb Brooks

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Excellent news. Thought he might be definitively out for the rest of the season. With SJU and DePaul coming up,  I think you gotta try to win without him and let him rest.

Rowdy.... Your table is set

[Tortuga94]

To be fair, depending on how bad it is, he could 100% play Wednesday. Maybe bring him off the bench?

I doubt it, unless they are being extremely cautious with him, he was still on crutches yesterday not putting any weight on it.
Was at the Al yesterday for the women's Bball game, saw Markus there.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Excellent news. Thought he might be definitively out for the rest of the season. With SJU and DePaul coming up,  I think you gotta try to win without him and let him rest.

Rowdy.... Your table is set

I think Rowsey takes the bull by the horns and goes bonkers next few games. Just need to keep him out of foul trouble.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

I doubt it, unless they are being extremely cautious with him, he was still on crutches yesterday not putting any weight on it.
Was at the Al yesterday for the women's Bball game, saw Markus there.

Eeekk. Crutches eh?

[GGGG]

I think Rowsey takes the bull by the horns and goes bonkers next few games. Just need to keep him out of foul trouble.

We don't want Rowsey going bonkers.  We want him to play how he did in the second half at Creighton.  He got others involved.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

We don't want Rowsey going bonkers.  We want him to play how he did in the second half at Creighton.  He got others involved.

I didn't necessarily mean bonkers as in going off for 50. Probably bad choice of words. But I meant playing really good basketball, as he did 2H Saturday.

[Windyplayer]

Eeekk. Crutches eh?

Did somebody have to hold the door open for him at Jimmy Johns?

[Lighthouse 84]

Eeekk. Crutches eh?

At least no boot or go anywhere close to Jimmy Johns, hey?

[Mr. Nielsen]

 Markus Howard (right hip contusion) is doubtful for Wednesday's game vs. St. John's and will continue to be evaluated. Per, Marquette.

[Windyplayer]

Frankly, I never get why players don't use crutches more often and why they feel compelled to walk off on their own power in obvious pain. If you're hurt and you have time, stay off the injured body part completely to maximize your vastly intelligent body  to heal without getting in its way. I don't want Howard limping around so we can feel marginally better about the situation.

EDIT: I'm hopeful that the crutches are the equivalent of a precautionary boot.

[fjm]

I doubt it, unless they are being extremely cautious with him, he was still on crutches yesterday not putting any weight on it.
Was at the Al yesterday for the women's Bball game, saw Markus there.

Crutches = not a great sign.

Having said that, and not trying to diminish the injury, the amount of kids/basketball players/athletes that I have sent home from the ER with crutches (with no fracture) because they didn't want to put weight on their ankle or leg before the next practice or game is fairly high. So it may be precautionary.

Again not at all trying to diminish the injury, markus' pain tolerance or the MU training staff. Just my perspective and what I have done and seen done.

[mu03eng]

Crutches = not a great sign.

Having said that, and not trying to diminish the injury, the amount of kids/basketball players/athletes that I have sent home from the ER with crutches (with no fracture) because they didn't want to put weight on their ankle or leg before the next practice or game is fairly high. So it may be precautionary.

Again not at all trying to diminish the injury, markus' pain tolerance or the MU training staff. Just my perspective and what I have done and seen done.

I don't think it's a sign one way or the other. Could mean he can't put weight on it or that not putting weight on it will help resolve it faster. As long as he doesn't pass out at a 31 flavors we should be good to go.