Hartford

[B9j2j6s]

Is anyone else concerned about tonights game and a potential let down after the BPG? I just hope they keep the intensity level up tonight KA scares me alot, and I'm sure that Hartford has been practicing how to best handle it, if Adelieka gets double teamed again.

[reeder]

I think Albany will be fine if:

1. Brent and Zoellner avoid early foul trouble trying to defend Adeleke

2. There are a few people scoring. At the BPG, it was Zoellner and Lu early and Jamar and Siggers late. Need a few scorers so that no one person has to carry a huge load.

[Albany Weave]

Shooting lights out in the 1st half. I have lost count how many 3's Albany has hit. Only thing troubling me so far, is the amount of offensive boards Hartford is getting. So far so good.

[alum73]

We survived. Brent may be out a week with concussion? I did't hear first half. When did that happen?

[UAalum72]

It happened on the last play of the half as Hartford hit a half-court shot, but there was nothing about how Brent was injured.

 

Lillis got hit in the mouth on the last play of the game and took some stitches.

[B9j2j6s]

All I have to say is that an ugly win is a win, and lets get ready for Maine on Saturday. I hope that Brent feels better and is able to play. I have a feeling if he didn't go down this game would not have been as close as it was...

[UAalum72]

Adeleke still thinks they can beat us - Hartford Courant

 

Brown says Brent has a 'Grade I' concussion, doesn't look good for Saturday

Danes' streak still alive - Times-Union

[reeder]

My brief research on concussions:

 

The Colorado Medical Society has developed guidelines for return to contact sports (or practice) following a concussion. In these guidelines, a Grade III concussion involves a complete loss of consciousness, a Grade II concussion involves only confusion and brief amnesia surrounding the injury, and Grade I involves a player who is only confused after a head blow.

 

A player with a Grade I concussion, and no symptoms when examined, may return to play after 20 minutes. A player with a Grade II concussion may return to play after there has been one week with no symptoms. A player with a Grade III concussion should not return for a full month (including no symptoms in the last week before returning).

[statefan]

What level was (is) Tanika Thrower's?

[Dane96]

What level was (is) Tanika Thrower's?

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Grade I Concussions suck, but are not serious. Basically, you feel your brain "move like scrambled eggs" in your head. You have a pretty nasty headache, could have nausea, but basically, if needed...he can play Saturday, a much more important game than the Bracket Buster.

 

Expect him to be in the lineup.

[GODANESGO]

Despite the Florida loss against South Carolina, the win brought our RPI up from 142 to a now season high 135..mainly thanks to the game being on the road. Maybe a small silver lining of having so many away games to close out our schedule.

[alum73]

There is no standard classification system for concussions. Four of the leading researchers in head injuries maintain their own classification system. The symptoms of each degree of concussion are often very similar, and one can be confused when accessing a head injury.

Concussions can be divided into five grades, 0 thru 4. Grade 0 results when the head is struck or moved rapidly. It is characterized by a post injury headache and difficulty with concentration. The athlete may not notice any other symptoms. Grade 1 concussions occur in the same manner but the athlete may appear stunned or dazed. There is no loss of consciousness (LOC), and sensory difficulties clear in less than one minute. Grade 1 concussions are the typical “I got my bell rung” description from the athlete.

Grade 2 concussions are characterized by headache, cloudy senses lasting longer than one minute, and no LOC. The athlete may have other symptoms including, tinnitus, amnesia, irritability, confusion, or dizziness. One, all or none of these symptoms could be present.

Grade 3 concussions are characterized by LOC of less than one minute, the athlete will not be comatose, and exhibit the same symptoms as a grade 2 concussion. Grade 4 concussions are characterized by LOC of greater than one minute. The athlete will not be comatose, and will also exhibit the symptoms of the grade 2 and 3 concussions.

Management of concussions is grade dependant, grade 0 concussions will miss less time than grade 3. Athletes with grade 0 or 1 concussions can be allowed to participate when the sensorium clears completely and the athlete is completely asymptomatic. It is prudent to observe the athlete for at least 10 to 20 minutes before allowing them to return to play. One should repeat the neuro-motor exam prior to return to play to ensure that all symptoms have cleared.