Wesley's Ankle Was Broken all season

Cyclonepride · 05-08-2008, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by Nedrick

Makes me wonder if he doesn't resent the medical staff for missing the injury/Coach Mac for making him play anyway. (Or maybe he was pushing the coaches to be out on the floor).

I would guess that Wes wanted to be out on the floor. I'm sure the coaches wanted him out there too, but I'm sure they didn't have to twist his arm.

Cydkar · 05-08-2008, 08:31 AM

I don't think the non-redshirt will matter. 2 more years and he's gone regardless of being a senior or junior. Assuming he's healthy and as good as we all think.

snowcraig2.0 · 05-08-2008, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by ISUAlum2002

To be fair, no one knew (not even Wes) how bad the injury actually was.

That redshirt would have looked pretty good right about now.

Regardless of how bad the injury was, some of the crap that was spewed here and other places was downright 'Hawkeyesk'.

cyclonenum1 · 05-08-2008, 08:45 AM

I agree...very disappointing that our medical staff is not doing a better job in the diagnosis of these things.

Hopefully, he will heal properly and take his game to the next level next season. The scary thing is that he was clearly one of our best players (if not our best player) while he was basically playing on one leg last season.

snowcraig2.0 · 05-08-2008, 08:53 AM

Our medical staff is top notch. The reason this was found now was the bone bruise finally cleared up allowing the fracture to be seen. This wasn't a error of incompetence, but an error of unfortunate circumstance.

CyRide3 · 05-08-2008, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by BryceC

Players want to play. I don't know if you remember but when Mac brought up the redshirt possibility Wesley didn't want any of it.

You're right, he wanted to play. Gotta love him.

cybsball20 · 05-08-2008, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by snowcraig2.0

Our medical staff is top notch. The reason this was found now was the bone bruise finally cleared up allowing the fracture to be seen. This wasn't a error of incompetence, but an error of unfortunate circumstance.

There were still tests that could have or in this case should have been done to detect the fracture. The fact is these tests cost money that they were probably not willing to spend.

Cyclonepride · 05-08-2008, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by snowcraig2.0

Our medical staff is top notch. The reason this was found now was the bone bruise finally cleared up allowing the fracture to be seen. This wasn't a error of incompetence, but an error of unfortunate circumstance.

I agree.......short of cutting him open to see for sure, I'm not sure what they could have done.

Angie · 05-08-2008, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by Phaedrus

Crap!!!! Dude, that is hard. I just cannot give guys who play through pain enough credit.

I agree - he still averaged 12 pts. a game and over 20 rebounds. That's amazing. It also does a lot to explain why his defense suffered a little this year - I'm sure he was battling to keep up with everyone.

isuno1fan · 05-08-2008, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by snowcraig2.0

Regardless of how bad the injury was, some of the crap that was spewed here and other places was downright 'Hawkeyesk'.

I still believe Wes has world's of improvement to make on the defensive end as well as on the offensive end. He is an above avg. player, but needs development to be a great player.

I love Wes and he should have a lot to prove this coming year. Hopefully he shows it in his play.

247cy · 05-08-2008, 09:41 AM

Props to Wesley for playing through it. I thought he had a good year despite being sidelined a couple different times with the ankle. He's a gamer, and I hope this coming season is a break-out season for him. I hope the new kids are ready to compliment his game and give him some help.

By toughing it out he's definitely established himself as a leader for the young guys to emulate. I hope next season is a healthy one for all our Clones.

Originally Posted by cybsball20

This isn't the first time it's happened either. My junior year we had a guy hurt his wrist. The doctors here said it was just tendinitis and not to worry, take some Vioxx... Luckily his dad was a doctor in Denver and when he went home took a look. Turned out he tore just about every ligament in his wrist.

Miss April was pretty hot that year.

BryceC · 05-08-2008, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by SeattleClone

Ok, maybe it's just me, but you need to be more specific in the title of your thread. When I first read it I freaked out that somehow his ankle was already broken for next season. I know it's only May, but it could happen, we're Cyclones.

I changed it to "wesley's ankle WAS broken all season". Past tense friend. My fault.

SpokaneCY · 05-08-2008, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

There were still tests that could have or in this case should have been done to detect the fracture. The fact is these tests cost money that they were probably not willing to spend.

I'd like to see what any medical professionals have to say on this... MRI and x-rays were done right off the bat. What other diagnostic techniques would have been warranted?

Transient · 05-08-2008, 11:01 AM

I'd like to thank Wes for playing through his pain and all his efforts, thanks!!!

isucyclone4 · 05-08-2008, 11:10 AM

that is just amazing on both accounts...not finding that and him playing through it. I just pray that he makes a FULL recovery and his basketball career/life is unaffected by it.