cheeseman Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 1 hour ago, 615Billiken said: Any updates on Foreman? He left the game injured last night. Bad back - he left the game walked around - never went into the locker room or at least the trainer did not attend to him. He returned a couple of minutes later and sat down. You could tell his back was bothering him on the court - he was stiff and could not guard his man at all. Could just be a spasm like Roby had who knows time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 According to Stu, Welmer did not participate in practice yesterday. This is not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusam Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: According to Stu, Welmer did not participate in practice yesterday. This is not good. I think it was said on the SEMO game broadcast that he aggravated the foot injury and would be in a boot for a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, slusam said: I think it was said on the SEMO game broadcast that he aggravated the foot injury and would be in a boot for a couple of weeks. Ouch. I know I am in the minority, the VAST minority, but Welmer is #1 on my list of MIA. We can certainly use more shooters, but we have Roby and Johnson. The missing shooters are no better or no worse. You can always use more ball handlers, but we have Goodwin and Bishop. What we don't have is a decent backup for French (and Johnson) that can play inside and outside. Just my opinion, and I'm not looking for anyone to agree. Zink likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 26 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Ouch. I know I am in the minority, the VAST minority, but Welmer is #1 on my list of MIA. We can certainly use more shooters, but we have Roby and Johnson. The missing shooters are no better or no worse. You can always use more ball handlers, but we have Goodwin and Bishop. What we don't have is a decent backup for French (and Johnson) that can play inside and outside. Just my opinion, and I'm not looking for anyone to agree. -would be nice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppybeer Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Getting a healthy Welmer back would be huge. Even if the rest come back, there will still be games where French is is foul trouble. If Foreman can't get healthy and play serviceable defense, our only hope would be to play small and drain three's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Except S2 (which can't even be categorized), Foreman and Anthony turning out to be nothing more than a couple of minutes a half subs is the biggest let down of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, billiken_roy said: Except S2 (which can't even be categorized), Foreman and Anthony turning out to be nothing more than a couple of minutes a half subs is the biggest let down of the season. Anthony is who I thought he would be. Not sure why some people were expecting much. In the last game, he blocked some shots and played some pretty good D. If he can just be feisty and do that, he can still serve a role, albeit quite limited. I think there is no question Foreman is not healthy. The only time he looked healthy and with a little bounce was in NYC. It's the only time we've seen flashes of what he is capable of when healthy. After that, he must have gotten hurt. Just doesn't move around well. Hopefully he comes back from the Christmas break feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBFan Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 2 hours ago, HoosierPal said: Ouch. I know I am in the minority, the VAST minority, but Welmer is #1 on my list of MIA. We can certainly use more shooters, but we have Roby and Johnson. The missing shooters are no better or no worse. You can always use more ball handlers, but we have Goodwin and Bishop. What we don't have is a decent backup for French (and Johnson) that can play inside and outside. Just my opinion, and I'm not looking for anyone to agree. Losing Welmer was big. I really liked the way Elliot finished last season thought if Elliot picked up from last season he would start with French but the second foot injury changed everything. I think the vast majority would love to have him playing right now and feel his contributions would be huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I’d be willing to bet that Welmer has played his last game in a Billiken jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 It's looking that way isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I was looking forward to Welmer's uncle sitting courtside intimidating the horrible A-10 refs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Welmer probably needs to pull a Bishop and hang it up for the year and petition for his 6th year of eligibility. Get his MBA for free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUBillsFan Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 9 minutes ago, Scoop said: Welmer probably needs to pull a Bishop and hang it up for the year and petition for his 6th year of eligibility. Get his MBA for free! I was thinking about this. Welmer is already an old man by college standards. If he were to take another medical redshirt and get his 6th year of eligibility, I was trying to figure out how old he would be as a senior. Normally you start your freshman year at 18, but Welmer took a prep year so I'm assuming he started his (academic) freshman year at 19. Then he did a medical redshirt, so he likely started his freshman eligibility year at 20. Presumably he is now 21 or 22. If he takes another redshirt year and gets a 6th year of eligibility I believe he will be 26 by the time he finishes his senior year (if this scenario plays out). Pretty crazy stuff. All that being said, I have a feeling that if Welmer isn't able to come back and play at some point this season, he might just hang it up or Ford might not renew his scholarship. Hard to justify wasting a scholarship on a guy whose feet may never allow him to play. I'm thinking a Femi John situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 The apparent double fracture of the same foot that (we do not know the facts) apparently took a turn for the worse and landed him back in a boot are not good prognostic features in terms of his ability to play again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbofive Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 On 12/28/2017 at 1:32 PM, Old guy said: The apparent double fracture of the same foot that (we do not know the facts) apparently took a turn for the worse and landed him back in a boot are not good prognostic features in terms of his ability to play again. Cute grandkid you got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenblue Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Welmer will not return this season. His career might be over which is a shame as he had real promise to be a great player for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Not my gradnkid Jimbo, nice kid though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbj14 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthBilliken Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Unfortunate situation for all but this is a business and renewing a scholarship on an injured player who may never be competeuve again is a waste of resources. Best of luck to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 This is particularly true when you are short handed and desperately need anyone who can contribute during play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I have none but we need a thread for this. S2 has depleted us to the point that any injury could finish us off. I'll be amazed if back Tuesday. Way things go around here assume season ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Looked like he was able to put weight on it. Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s out for RI but I don’t think it was anything long term Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 that's great if correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUBillsFan Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Ford said on the post game radio show he might be out a while. Then he clarified that he didn’t actually know anything yet and it just looked like he might miss time especially because he wasn’t able to come back into the game later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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