my thought also Mule - someone snuck in the question and what he didn't say was revealing - the medical staff has determined that her injury has not healed sufficient to participate in practice.
In addition while he was putting as positive a spin as positive on "maturity" or my words dedication to playing at the highest level - it has not taken in games on a regular consistent manner. He acknowledged the question as being accurate.
So his positive political answer indicates our board questions are the coaches challenges and the players responsibilities. The problem is known the solution probably beyond the capacity of the staff.
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