Akron1 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 Heard that Alex Abreu was on crutches. How true is that? Does anyone know how healthy the Zips at this point? Quote
Dave in Green Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 Rico twisted his ankle yesterday during practice. I'm pretty sure it's a sprain, but don't know the severity or expected recuperation time. AFAIK, everyone else on the team is free of injury. Quote
Sergeant Zip Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 George says sprained ankle. Quote
Dr Z Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 George says sprained ankle.Sprained ankles suck. Hope it's not the ol high ankle sprain. Quote
Hilltopper Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 Look for McAdams to get some time at the point. Quote
ZachTheZip Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 Look for McAdams to get some time at the point. Not Melo? I think he should play at least 33 minutes at the point in both exhibition games. Quote
Hilltopper Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 Not Melo? I think he should play at least 33 minutes at the point in both exhibition games. Melo will get the bulk of the minutes. McAdams is a very savy player. I think he will surprise a few people with his ball handling skills. Quote
Dave in Green Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 McAdams is going to surprise a lot of people with his ability to do a lot of things really well. He's really a point forward -- a forward who can handle the ball so well that he can easily sub at the point. He was the guy who ran the offense for Elida in the HS championship game last season. Last season the Zips lost some games they shouldn't have lost when Rico hurt his knee and wasn't playing at full speed until several games after his surgery. Having both Melo and McAdams on the roster this season is a huge insurance policy that is going to pay early dividends. Unlike last season, the Zips are deep at the point. Quote
lumberjack Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 McAdams is going to surprise a lot of people with his ability to do a lot of things really well. He's really a point forward -- a forward who can handle the ball so well that he can easily sub at the point. He was the guy who ran the offense for Elida in the HS championship game last season. Last season the Zips lost some games they shouldn't have lost when Rico hurt his knee and wasn't playing at full speed until several games after his surgery. Having both Melo and McAdams on the roster this season is a huge insurance policy that is going to pay early dividends. Unlike last season, the Zips are deep at the point. I agree with you Dave... Quote
Valpo Zip Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 Barring injury situations, with both Rico and Melo on the team, I do not see the need for Reggie to play PG. I know that he is very capable of running the position but being able to do something and actually doing it are two different things. My prediction of Reggie is that he will be the new Nate Linhart. Mark my word. Quote
Dave in Green Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 While it's true that a typical 3rd string PG rarely gets to play barring injury, a point forward can be very effective in helping break an opponent's fullcourt pressure defense. I recall a few situations where the Serb helped take pressure off the Zips guards by dribbling the ball upcourt, and by all accounts McAdams is a better ball handler than the Serb. Quote
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 My prediction of Reggie is that he will be the new Nate Linhart. Mark my word. I predict he'll be the new Quincy Diggs. Quote
Valpo Zip Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 I predict he'll be the new Quincy Diggs. Reggie is not as fast as Quincy. He also appears a bit larger with his wider shoulders (compared to Q). That's why I went with the Linhart model. Quote
skip-zip Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 Barring injury situations, with both Rico and Melo on the team, I do not see the need for Reggie to play PG. I know that he is very capable of running the position but being able to do something and actually doing it are two different things. My prediction of Reggie is that he will be the new Nate Linhart. Mark my word. Bingo. Quote
lumberjack Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 While it's true that a typical 3rd string PG rarely gets to play barring injury, a point forward can be very effective in helping break an opponent's fullcourt pressure defense. I recall a few situations where the Serb helped take pressure off the Zips guards by dribbling the ball upcourt, and by all accounts McAdams is a better ball handler than the Serb. Gilliam is nursing a sprained left knee...He has on a knee brace. Hope this doesn't effect is abilities especially lateral movement. Quote
Hilltopper Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 Gilliam is nursing a sprained left knee...He has on a knee brace. Hope this doesn't effect is abilities especially lateral movement. It was obvious last night that his knee was bothering him. Quote
lumberjack Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 It was obvious last night that his knee was bothering him. I mentioned that to him last night and he said it wasn't an issue. I'm glad you saw the same thing... Quote
Dave in Green Posted December 7, 2012 Report Posted December 7, 2012 We were spoiled by the Zips going entire seasons without being slowed by injuries. That's not typical of college basketball teams. Already this season we've seen Rico affected by first an ankle and now a knee, Chauncey by a knee and Pat by a shoulder. Fortunately they can all still play, even if not quite at 100%. Quote
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