Ament and Estrella injuries

[Shrimp&Grits&Vols]

Coming out of the timeout with two minutes to go up 20 and Estrella rolls his ankle, there is no good reason he or any of the other significant players are in the game. Why not just throw in your deep reserves and walk on players to get minutes in dance? I find this inexcusable to say the least.

Ament I think we are all ok with sitting, if it was tight I am sure he would be in there but his play was concerning nonetheless. Regardless big win, proud of Vols and we can all agree they exceeded expectations. Feel good about Sunday

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I didn’t see Estrella look gimpy when he came off the floor. I think he’s fine.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

We aren't gonna beat VA if we don't get some production from Ament. Kobe probably ain't gonna have back to back games like that. I hope he does, but not likely.

 

[UTFranklinVol]

if Ament scores no points again the season is over we ain't beating Virginia.

 

[walkenvol]

if Ament scores no points again the season is over we ain't beating Virginia.

I tend to think unless Nate can give us an efficient 15/6 then we’re handicapped against the better teams.

 

[All Vol!]

Gimpy is a huge stretch, but to my eye he was clearly limping when he left the game. Let's see what the coming hours reveal. Hoping for the best.

 

[Shrimp&Grits&Vols]

I didn’t see Estrella look gimpy when he came off the floor. I think he’s fine.

Yes he wasn’t rolling on ground, but it could be worse once adrenaline wears off and swelling sets. He and the rest besides Burg and Henderson shouldn’t have been in the game

 

[Go47]

He looked lethargic - most likely due to lingering injury issues. But, he looked like he could be sick??

 

[Skooter]

Just a guess but I think JP is fine. He was jogging. If he was full speed or coming down it’s a different story with the pounds of pressure on a roll

 

[etsuvol13]

The smartest thing I’ve seen Barnes do all season is to sit ament for most of the 2nd half.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Just a guess but I think JP is fine. He was jogging. If he was full speed or coming down it’s a different story with the pounds of pressure on a roll

A lot of times with rolled ankles the pain doesn't set in until the swelling does. He might be "okay" tonight and barely be able to walk tomorrow. And I believe that is the same foot that kept him out last year. Here's hoping

 

[UTFranklinVol]

Estrella is fine. just a simple ankle roll stepping on a foot. he gets the day off tomorrow. we good.

now whatever the hell is wrong with Ament is a mystery. if a player of his supposed calibre scores no points something is missing. even Michael Jordan scored points with the flu. if you're on the court you should be able to score. I can't figure out his deal.

 

[GoVols9800]

Coming out of the timeout with two minutes to go up 20 and Estrella rolls his ankle, there is no good reason he or any of the other significant players are in the game. Why not just throw in your deep reserves and walk on players to get minutes in dance? I find this inexcusable to say the least.

Ament I think we are all ok with sitting, if it was tight I am sure he would be in there but his play was concerning nonetheless. Regardless big win, proud of Vols and we can all agree they exceeded expectations. Feel good about Sunday

Obviously you’ve never coached. And coaches aren’t psychics. You would have never thought anything about it unless someone has an injury. Go Vols!

 

[All Vol!]

He looked lethargic - most likely due to lingering injury issues. But, he looked like he could be sick??

A lethargic double double. Okay then.

 

[BradstarVols]

Yeah Rick played his main guys way too long

 

[Skooter]

A lot of times with rolled ankles the pain doesn't set in until the swelling does. He might be "okay" tonight and barely be able to walk tomorrow. And I believe that is the same foot that kept him out last year. Here's hoping

Oh I know seems like I wore an aircast constantly. Still to his advantage that it wasn’t violent.

 

[All Vol!]

Personally I think Ament is the much bigger concern. Not only was he scoreless, he showed no aggression and seemed borderline timid. If this is the Ament we get on Sunday, I think a team like Virginia can do a lot more to exploit that and work on limiting JG than our opponent today could.

 

[the_todd]

You guys really will bitch & complain about literally anything

 

[Skooter]

JP spoke after the game and said he’s fine.

 

[wrangler]

Coming out of the timeout with two minutes to go up 20 and Estrella rolls his ankle, there is no good reason he or any of the other significant players are in the game. Why not just throw in your deep reserves and walk on players to get minutes in dance? I find this inexcusable to say the least.

Ament I think we are all ok with sitting, if it was tight I am sure he would be in there but his play was concerning nonetheless. Regardless big win, proud of Vols and we can all agree they exceeded expectations. Feel good about Sunday

Injuries are a crapshoot, can happen anytime, practice, game, etc. Maybe there was "no good reason" to take him out at the time. Who knows?

 

[vol94]

You guys really will bitch & complain about literally anything

- chill. They are discussing why players on the court late in a game with 20
Point lead.

If you don’t like it, read and move on. It’s a message board.

 

[UTFranklinVol]

- chill. They are discussing why players on the court late in a game with 20
Point lead.

If you don’t like it, read and move on. It’s a message board.

I love when people bitch and complain when there's no bitching or complaining happening.

 

[Go47]

A lethargic double double. Okay then.

I meant Ament.

 

[vol94]

He looked lethargic - most likely due to lingering injury issues. But, he looked like he could be sick??

That’s what I posted. Time will tell.

I hate when any player is unable to play or definitely hampered with an injury during the dance.

March madness is so much for the kids and fans. A time for the unknown player to make a name for himself and the superstars to shine in the biggest stage.

 

[All Vol!]

I meant Ament.

Ah okay, my bad, it just came directly after a couple of posts about JP, so...pardon me sir!