Howard’s wrist

[goldeneagle91114]

I get we're all pissed. However the game is now over and nothing will change the outcome. My big concern is Howard's wrist. This injury seems to be really bothering him. I think it also explains his slump. Has the team issued any comment on what the injury is?

[goldeneagle91114]

No one else is real concerned?

[fjm]

Team issued a statement last night and said it was a sprain.

And he played the second half.

[tower912]

It has been discussed extensively in other threads.    Some believe that it, along with his groin injury, are the main reasons for his late season slump.     Some think that his wrist and groin are merely excuses and then expand on everything else they believe to be wrong with him.   

[Mr. Nielsen]

No one else is real concerned?

I am. Just get rest for next week.

[Dr. Blackheart]

No one here is talking how McKnight's chop down on his wrist caused Markus to exit. This is a reason a team doesn't publicize injuries.

[AlienWarrior]

Do we have any specifics as to what type of injury he has? ligament/cartilage tear? Bone injury?

[NickelDimer]

I read sprain somewhere in a thread

[Cheeks]

I get we're all pissed. However the game is now over and nothing will change the outcome. My big concern is Howard's wrist. This injury seems to be really bothering him. I think it also explains his slump. Has the team issued any comment on what the injury is?

Been concerned since the second it happened and stated so, with a lot of responses here that it was no big deal and he would be just fine.   

[AlienWarrior]

Sprain? very vague response. That could mean anything. Where's the MRI?

[goldeneagle91114]

Sprain? very vague response. That could mean anything. Where's the MRI?

I know the school can't release medical records. Sadly I feel like Markus is like a small running back in the NFL. Has great games, but just isn't built to withstand all hits he faces through out the season.

With that said I hope we see the 2 PGs they are sitting out this year, bring the ball up the court next year. Hopefully that will help Markus weather the season better than this season.

[GooooMarquette]

The school can release records with Markus's consent and they could easily get that if they wanted it. Heck, Markus has been very open about mental health issues, so he isn't gonna freak out if people see his wrist MRIs.

But MU is being vague because they aren't required to release specifics, and don't want to give future opponents anything more to use for game-planning.

[Dr. Blackheart]

The school can release records with Markus's consent and they could easily get that if they wanted it. Heck, Markus has been very open about mental health issues, so he isn't gonna freak out if people see his wrist MRIs.

But MU is being vague because they aren't required to release specifics, and don't want to give future opponents anything more to use for game-planning.

And because jobbers like McKnight know where to employ the Hai Karate chop.

[avid1010]

It has been discussed extensively in other threads.    Some believe that it, along with his groin injury, are the main reasons for his late season slump.     Some think that his wrist and groin are merely excuses and then expand on everything else they believe to be wrong with him.   

It's just as likely they are correct as anyone else.  What injury did we blame the slump early in the year on?

[GooooMarquette]

It's just as likely they are correct as anyone else.  What injury did we blame the slump early in the year on?

Greg's thumb....

[avid1010]

I also struggle to believe a bad wrist effects a release on a FT...he was just off.  If he could have shot a few less shots...had a solid assist to turnover ratio...we win the game.  Have to have an impact when you arent playing well.

[murara1994]

I would also wonder if the knock on the head early in game affected his performance. Even if not concusses, out of sorts?

[Silent Verbal]

Markus may have a lingering groin injury, and his non-shooting wrist certainly seems to be in bad shape.  That said, I don't believe either of these maladies would cause him to miss a game even if the stakes weren't as high as they've been down the stretch.  Despite being banged up, since the Nova game he's scored 33 against Creighton, 30 against the Johnnies, and took 25 shots vs. Georgetown, all while playing max minutes.  If we bow out in the first round of the Tournament, the only people using injuries as an excuse will be here on Scoop.

Markus is a tough kid and he's been my favorite player to watch since Wade.  Let's hope his shots fall next weekend, because he's certainly going to take his share.  As he should.

[Nukem2]

Markus may have a lingering groin injury, and his non-shooting wrist certainly seems to be in bad shape.  That said, I don't believe either of these maladies would cause him to miss a game even if the stakes weren't as high as they've been down the stretch.  Despite being banged up, since the Nova game he's scored 33 against Creighton, 30 against the Johnnies, and took 25 shots vs. Georgetown, all while playing max minutes.  If we bow out in the first round of the Tournament, the only people using injuries as an excuse will be here on Scoop.

Markus is a tough kid and he's been my favorite player to watch since Wade.  Let's hope his shots fall next weekend, because he's certainly going to take his share.  As he should.

Won't have BE refs.  All that bumping will be called in the NCAAs.

[Silent Verbal]

Won't have BE refs.  All that bumping will be called in the NCAAs.

It was called in the last five minutes last night.  Markus got to the line pretty much every time he drove.

[Markusquette]

Markus is so banged up. He's tough. The guy takes a beating every game and still came out of the tunnel. I completely believe he'd be more effective even a bit closer to 90-100%.

[We R Final Four]

Markus may have a lingering groin injury, and his non-shooting wrist certainly seems to be in bad shape.  That said, I don't believe either of these maladies would cause him to miss a game even if the stakes weren't as high as they've been down the stretch.  Despite being banged up, since the Nova game he's scored 33 against Creighton, 30 against the Johnnies, and took 25 shots vs. Georgetown, all while playing max minutes.  If we bow out in the first round of the Tournament, the only people using injuries as an excuse will be here on Scoop.

Markus is a tough kid and he's been my favorite player to watch since Wade.  Let's hope his shots fall next weekend, because he's certainly going to take his share.  As he should.

This guy gets it.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

the footage on FS1 when he was heading back to the locker room almost looked like he was pushing on the back of his hand above the wrist and on the pinky side.  An outer hand sprain?  Maybe DPT can clarify what I'm tryin' to say.  Or it could be more in the wrist with pain shooting down his hand.  (Holiday Inn Express, and stuff).

[Silent Verbal]

the footage on FS1 when he was heading back to the locker room almost looked like he was pushing on the back of his hand above the wrist and on the pinky side.  An outer hand sprain?  Maybe DPT can clarify what I'm tryin' to say.  Or it could be more in the wrist with pain shooting down his hand.  (Holiday Inn Express, and stuff).

Now that you mention it, I thought Fox's decision to show that was a little much.  That was a private moment between the athlete and the trainer.  There's such a thing as too much access.  I don't think dramatizing a person's anguish, especially an amateur athlete's, makes for particularly good television.  Physical anguish, that is.  Showing a kid crying in the stands because their favorite team is losing?  That's incredibly mean, but always hilarious.

[pbiflyer]

Now that you mention it, I thought Fox's decision to show that was a little much.  That was a private moment between the athlete and the trainer.  There's such a thing as too much access.  I don't think dramatizing a person's anguish, especially an amateur athlete's, makes for particularly good television.  Physical anguish, that is.  Showing a kid crying in the stands because their favorite team is losing?  That's incredibly mean, but always hilarious.

This. As stunned they showed it.