I wonder what the rate of injury of WNBA for rookies is compared to other sports.
...namely, that a lot of the top player selected were having initial minutes cut back and/or not shooting particularly well. From Arike and KLS to virtually all of the Phoenix rookies, minutes have dropped. That's why it's such a shame that Jess and Pheesa Collier seemed to be clicking so well with each other and the Lynx. All power to them and Coach Reeve, who obviously knows how to work the personnel she gets.
a definite bias against young players, but this year she was forced to make exceptions, as 4 of last year's starters are retired, injured, or taking the season off. It's Fowles, former bench players and the youngsters.
So far, so good, although Jess's injury messes things up. She looked really good!
Let's hope Jess can apply the same resolve she showed in the weight loss and getting in shape to the recovery (once surgery is done).
If she can get back...knock on anything...she and Phee looked good together.
I suppose there are two types of women's basketball players. One, those that have had an ACL injury and two, those that will have an ACL injury.
Jess has been thru this before so she knows the drill. Best of Luck to her on surgery and rehab.
...for Jess. After all the dedication shown to making herself a better individual and team player for Notre Dame and now the Lynx, this seems like some cruel cosmic hoax.
Thought I'd have some perspective on it after a night, but it just seems unfair for a young person who was taking it to another level.
As hibernianangst pointed out, Jess does know what this is about and it is a different knee, so one won't be further weakened/tested. Can only hope Jess, with her profound sense of mission, will take this in kind and push her way back. Can guarantee her that all good vibes are coming from northern NJ.
Gods speed on this latest journey of sorts.
If I hadn't already witnessed this too many times with the ND team, I would have thought she would be right back in. Unfortunately, she knew and I hoped I was wrong.
This seems like a particular problem with the women's game - hope there is a solution