slu72 fan Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I just received a call from my brother, who travelled with the Boosters to last night's game. He indicated KL had 6 stitches, but is expected to play tomorrow. Kevin is a warrior!! I'd bet money he'll play, if only to defend the GW guards, which are the strength of their team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SluSignGuy Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 This isn't my GW bias, but I just really want Kevin at 100% for the Tournament. Wouldn't it do some good to really let him heal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 fan Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 Can't argue with your statement, but Kevin will do everything he can to play. I'm not sure, short of reopening the wound, it will heal any quicker by not playing. It's been well over a month since the original cut and it reopened. What a freakish thing, it looked like there was very minimal contact with Kevin and the SJU player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Don't know if the following is true or not, but i was reading the SJU's board to see what they thought of SLU and saw this comment: "PS from a report from the Bilken bench (i sit behind it) Lisch's bone was protruding through his skin on one of his fingers." Take it for what it's worth, don't know if it's true or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 he will have enough tape and wrap on that hand that you wont even be able to tell how many fingers he has. he wouldnt play if there was a chance for hurting it more. they need him for defense and depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Brad is going to be on 590 with Frank in a few minutes - we can get the scoop then. If Kevin only had 6 stitches then that is about 1/2 of what he had the first time. Also, Frank said that the first time they thought it would take 6-8 weeks to heal so there is not enough time left in the season for him to heal. Brad just said that Kevin had 7 stitches - still less then before. Brad also said that Kevin's shooting slump was due to his injury so he expects the same will happen again. He still wants Kevin on the floor for all the other stuff he does. Brad also said that Kevin simply will have to live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbofive Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 What a warrior. Plain and simple. You could tell he fell hard on his left elbow on that loose ball he dove for (kicked it back to Tommie who was mid-cerebral flatulation on the wrong side of half court), yet he still played great after that. I still have high hopes for this season, and I believe that Kevin will still find some way to get his points (if he does indeed play on Sat), as well as contributing in all the other ways. But I am even more excited to see he and Tommie fully healthy next year, esp. if we get a good couple of recruits and our other young guys step up to the plate. We saw a glimpse last night of what this team will look like w/out IV out there, and to be honest, I'm not worried one bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stchuckbilliken Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Could KL learn to shoot right handed? What problems are involved in learning to switch shooting hands. He could use his right hand for 10 - 15 ft shots. I know that guy from Ohio State shoots free throws with his opposite hand because of an injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbofive Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Not an option. KL could spend an entire year trying to shoot right-handed vs. left-handed (injured) in just a simple HORSE game (must less game conditions), and wouldn't get superior results. However, there is bright side to everything, and these injuries to his left side are a good opportunity to work on his right hand for ball-handling, lay-ups, and even short runners. And don't underestimate him too much, he can still shoot with his left when it's injured and he has time. During what I considered to be his "injured streak" he shot around 90% from the free throw line, much better than his normal average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 let's not forget that oden shoots mostly 2 foot dunk shots and free throws. shooting a free throw with your off hand is not the same as game action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I want Kevin to sit. I know he won't, cuz he's a competitor and wants to be out there, but I think Brad has to making the decision hear, along with the doctor's and tell him its in the TEAM's best interest, not only his, that he lets the hand heal for the conference tournament. I am not suggestion he sit out the rest of the games, but he should take at least a good week or so to at least let it rest up. Just my humble opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Billiken Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Bills play tomorrow against GW and then Wednesday at XU and a week off so while this week has been hectic, it starts to open up a little. I would love see him play just for defense. The rest is coming up soon for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majerus Magic Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Kevin's hand is so wrapped up you couldn't tell what had happened. I suspect it will stay that way up until game time tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry the Legend Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 My lord, the guy's name is Greg Oden. Foolish st. chuck. You must be boys with T-Roy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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