Practice started on Friday...I'm guessing that is why the boot is on his foot. There is definitely smoke here and as they say...where there is smoke, there is fire...I just don't think it happens to be that big of a deal right now.
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Practice started on Friday...I'm guessing that is why the boot is on his foot. There is definitely smoke here and as they say...where there is smoke, there is fire...I just don't think it happens to be that big of a deal right now.
Wearing a boot is common practice for athletes who have had injuries in the past. A new injury doesn't have to exist as it is a preventive measure meant to protect the area where an injury once existed.
Can we just skip October this year! We need better things to talk a boot.
He's out for a month - not precautionary, it's a stress fracture. @Treed1967
Ok I'm only reporting what 2 coaches told who I had spoken to yesterday said he was fine
Hmmm 1 month is almost exactly the correct timing for our first game.....so I am not worried and believe he will be fine.
Other side of the coin......to turn this into a silver lining......
If it happens to get worse, it may open the door for recruiting another big man for next year.......so this incident may create a platform for Painter to talk to Williams and Dowuona about bringing in another recruit at center spot in 2018 class......which with Taylor healthy would not be an option, but with the possibility of future injury it does open the door.
If and only if this progresses worse.....maybe Shaq Carter comes into the mix.
I am hopeful for JT and look forward to seeing him out there for our first game and lasting all season.....so excited to see him play.
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Other side of the coin......to turn this into a silver lining......
If it happens to get worse, it may open the door for recruiting another big man for next year.......so this incident may create a platform for Painter to talk to Williams and Dowuona about bringing in another recruit at center spot in 2018 class......which with Taylor healthy would not be an option, but with the possibility of future injury it does open the door.
If and only if this progresses worse.....maybe Shaq Carter comes into the mix.
I am hopeful for JT and look forward to seeing him out there for our first game and lasting all season.....so excited to see him play.
Boiler Up!
Looks like Wolegib was on this one. It did seem strange that coaches would talk about the health of an athlete with someone other than the athlete or their guardian. HIPAA law is pretty strict about such things.
...and if it happened Purdue would be punished by the NCAA before UNC and Louisville.
He's just giving his opinion and insight as a fellow parent of a college athlete. Nothing he said was bad about jt and as it turns out he was right.
Damn, I feel for this kid. How much can a person take, and still maintain a positive attitude? Keep your head up JT!! We know that you can contribute and your day will come. Broken record.........but it will happen.
Williams can play the five if need be. He is wide bodied and affective in the post. Williams has great versatility that allows somebody like Haarms to shine because he can play out of the paint. Ewing is the same thing. He is an athletic undersized five that could easily play the 3/4 as well. Painter likes plug and play guys and that's what he has loaded up on. Losing Taylor would be awful, but since he hasn't gone through surgery, maybe it won't be a big deal. At this point it's impossible not to feel bad for him. He was injured at the end of his high school career and it has plagued him all through college. He is such a tough kid and I truly hope he finally gets to show what he can do.
IMHO Wole isthe biggest hippocrite on this board. I know he means well, cares about his family, and loves Purdue sports, but he continually makes things up and tries topass them off as fact. He openly admits that speculation is one of his favorite things to do. Then he manufactures tbis high horse like he knows everything, checks facts, and then his post is so long you just skip the rest. Its kinda like a previous poster nagem, he meant well but just made up a bunch of stuff he really didn't kbow much about. Just take it with a grain of salt. Sorry Wole (and nag) had to go there with this post because you got momma treed upset.
You said I would reply and I did. before dissing me further, I would hope you would at least take the time to read my words. I took the time to read yours. it's only considerate to read a post before replying to it. You only assume my reply was going to be negative. Why do you cut me down without even reading my reply?
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I believe several people owe me an apology. yes, I made somebody upset. But I was right. the information that was shared was inaccurate. All I did was speculate, rather than calling anybody any names. and for doing so, I'm the one being called names by various people. My son is not a Boilermaker, but he is a college athlete. and he has suffered through various leg and foot injuries. I know a little bit about what I'm talking about. I didn't call anybody a liar. I just asked questions and said wearing a boot at this time rath didn't seem like a logical precautionary measure.
. Sir it's all good I'm passed that now and I do get what you said and I understand as well. My son is home and I want to enjoy these 3 days with my kid so I'm in good and very happy to see my son. No hard feelings on my end hope none on yours take care.
You want an apology? From the internet? Good luck with that.
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As soon as you apologize for every time you were wrong. Got to tell you though, will the overwhelming majority of apologies you would owe be worth the one you would be owed?
I will also say that as long as he doesn't need surgery, missing a month isn't a big deal. He has been with this team for a very long time and understands the system. His health is more important and that's why he is in the boot. I hope it heals in a month, but likely he will just be playing with pain for the year. Good to get the rest now while he can.
If JT can't go, Ewing is very capable behind him and Haarms has had plenty of time to learn the system. As much as I want JT to succeed and be great, it isn't the end of the season if he can't go. It is dissapointing, however, for all of the Taylor supporters. Even if it is only a small setback.
not a huge surprise given the initial info, but still a tough blow.
especially since he was ok, only played for a short time, then suffered this set back again.
but if anyone has the perseverance, it is him.
hopefully he will be able to go close to 100% and pain free throughout the season.
I believe several people owe me an apology.
Wasn't it Betty Davis or Joan Crawford who said this same thing back in the 50s when one of them was snubbed for an Oscar? Then the quote was used back at them whenever they let someone have it or made a mistake.
Just doggin' you
I can reach the coaches via a phone call and they can reach me if they have something they need to share with me or anything involving my son bcuz they all no how involved I am with my son. I live in evanston not in Lafayette so no I personally don't see them on call them.
Treed. I too at one time had inside info, still have a little. I never shared here as I didn't want the blow back. I really liked your input on the the world of recruiting. Just keep ur cards close to ur vest. Defend ur son and the program we u feel the need but the knuckleheads do not need inside info. Here's hoping nojel gets his degree and a big contract. He is a unique combo of size and hard work. Loved what I saw in Carmel against Canada. Needs some time against big time players
Thanks for the advice and yes my son is gonna help this team in more ways than one. He gives them versatility at 4 positions both on the offense and defense. Can't wait to see him play and my son said to me they gonna be good and Matt harms looks really good in practice
See you in Mackey ma'am tried to pm u that above post just don't know how. Im a reader don't share much. Enjoy the next 4 years or less if $$$ is there
1) JT has said that there hasn't been any pain.
2) The staff put him in a boot after a checkup as a precautionary measure
3) The MRI was done at a later date and it showed a stress fracture.
The above are all hard truths. Treed did not pass off any false information. At the time (before the MRI), all parties thought it would be fine, and it's unreasonable for anyone to predict what an MRI will show. It seems that the staff and JT still think that he will be fine after some rest. We'll see.
2) The staff put him in a boot after a checkup as a precautionary measure
3) The MRI was done at a later date and it showed a stress fracture.
The above are all hard truths. Treed did not pass off any false information. At the time (before the MRI), all parties thought it would be fine, and it's unreasonable for anyone to predict what an MRI will show. It seems that the staff and JT still think that he will be fine after some rest. We'll see.
has there been further updates or clarification to the reports from jconline & gbi ?
1) JT has said that there hasn't been any pain.
---"He admitted experiencing some pain over the summer and during Purdue's stint as Team USA in the World University Games. (The Boilermakers played eight games in 10 days.) However, Taylor said he didn't believe he was dealing with a truly significant injury until seeing the latest CT scan results. "
2) The staff put him in a boot after a checkup as a precautionary measure
3) The MRI was done at a later date and it showed a stress fracture.
---"Taylor stood in the hallway outside Cardinal Court on Friday with a heavy walking boot on his left ankle. He began wearing it Monday after a routine CT scan showed the stress fracture in his left ankle"
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Why is this even a discussion? TReed shared what she believed to be true at the time and later we learned more. It happens.
