JB to the hospital for Xrays on hand

according to Redmannorth...the curse lives :'(

http://www.redmen.com/login/showthread.php?t=38934

Good news we won by 35.

Bad news, I just left the hospital where Justin Burrell is waiting too have his right hand x rayed. Justin fell ackwardly and told me all his fingers bent too far back and then he heard something pop. At present he cannot move his right hand. He certainly will not play tonight or tomorrow.
Dele did not make the trip due to visa issues and Mason did not dress up as I believe he has a pulled hamstring.

In no particular order:
1. Quincy Roberts plays very well off the ball and is certainly an asset to the team.
2. Omari Lawrence can clearly play at a high level but seemed to be winded, out of condition at times. He has a stocky physique.
3. Malik Booth played very well , offensively and defensively. The offense moves well with him in the game and he leads by example.
4. Malik Stith seems to drive to his right a little too often. If nothing else we will be a better team as he can give Booth a rest for periods of time.
5. Sean Evans has still failed to comprehend that he is not a guard. He turned the ball over on more than 1 occasion dribbling up court or into traffic. If he would stop dribbling and just play around the basket I would have nothing but praise for him.
6. Justin Brownlee also has many attributes but suffers from the same affliction that ails Sean Evans, he must pass the ball and stop trying to go coast to coast as if he was a guard.
7. Paris Horne just more of what we saw last season. Kid is an absolute winner.
8. DJ Kennedy, see number 7 above. I love Horne and Kennedy.
9. Dwight Hardy looks a little frail and had a great shot during warm ups. During the game he only had a shot or 2 which I dont believe fell but finished with a quiet 12 points. Nothing bad to say about him.

Did I forget anyone ?

Yes, Rob Thomas. He played a little wearing a brace. He is certainly not in 100% form. Norm used him sparingly as a result of his injury.

The team pressed and ran all game which was refreshing to see. They gave a great effort for all 40 minutes. They have more depth than any SJU team I have followed over the last 28 years. Do they have their defined roles that everyone will be comfortable with, that is a tough question. Norm has his work cut out for him trying to figure out who plays, how much, at what position and which combinations. I dont believe it will be easy to figure all that out but the players seem to like him and respond well to the coaching staff.

Thank you fir that. Good thing it's only sept

Yeah we don't start playing real games for 2 months, so any injuries have time to heal atleast.

when did Rob get injured again?

He had knocked knees nothing that bad.

And found out justin is doing ok it looks like only a fracture

And found out justin is doing ok it looks like only a fracture

KOB ... I'm not doctor but isn't a fracture pretty bad?? Was it his wrist or just his hand?

KOB do you mean stress fracture?

Nah it's not bad.

I heard it was a fracture to his finger(s).

What Is a Finger Fracture?
While a finger fracture is often considered a minor trauma, without proper treatment it can cause major problems. The bones in a normal hand line up precisely, allowing manual dexterity and precise movement with the fingers and thimb. When a bone in the finger is fractured it can cause improper alignment of the entire hand. Without treatment, a fractured finger can remain stiff and painful for a long time.

Treating Finger Fracture
See a physician. The finger will need to be put back into place. Typically, a splint or cast will suffice to hold the finger straight and protect it from further injury while it heals. Sometimes the fingers next to the fractured one will be splinted together for support. The splint remains in place usually for about three weeks. X-rays may be needed as healing occurs to check progress. Begin using your hand again according to your physician or therapist's recommendations. Simple rehabilitation exercises should be done every day to help reduce the finger’s stiffness and swelling.

They are not sure as to the extent of the injury but his entire right hand is bandaged above his wrist.

They are not sure as to the extent of the injury but his entire right hand is bandaged above his wrist.

Is this what you get for free health care? Not sure? Kidding...

I'm sure the swelling needs to go down a bit and waiting for MRI but hopefully surgery is not necessary.

my son fractured a knuckle in his shooting hand a few years back (only CYO) but he was playing the next week ( a bit faster than the Dr. recommended).  while his jump shot conrtinued to suck, it ddn't get any worse.  No pain, no misalignment, no permanent after-effect.  I'm sure they will be careful with Justin but a fracture doesn't necessarily mean a serious injury.

Dam JB is Mr. Glass from Unbreakable , I wish this Kid would have some luck thrown his way already. I have my fingers crossed on this one

Dam JB is Mr. Glass from Unbreakable , I wish this Kid would have some luck thrown his way already. I have my fingers crossed on this one

I think Mason Jr. holds that title