Squawkers Hawksquawk Posted October 26, 2009 Squawkers Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Smile Joe, you're rocking the new red jersey man. HAWKSVILLE – After a reasonably injury-free preseason the Hawks came crashing back to reality Sunday. Al Horford sat on a corner table with wires hanging from his ankle (courtesy of a twisting in Friday’s loss in Orlando) and Mike Bibby joined him later on wire duty (on his non-shooting wrist) after jamming it during a drill in practice. That scowl on Hawks coach Mike Woodson’s face, also a product of Friday’s dismal showing against Magic, immediately turned into a look of worry. Woodson hadn't planned on either his starting center or point guard being questionable for Wednesday’s regular season opener against Indiana at Philips Arena. But as this morning there’s some concern that one or both of them will be forced to play at less than 100 percent against the Pacers. “Al tweaked his ankle and he tried to go a little bit [sunday], but he said it wasn't responding,” Woodson said. “I hope both of these guys are View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin capstone21 Posted October 26, 2009 Admin Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Smile Joe, you're rocking the new red jersey man. HAWKSVILLE – After a reasonably injury-free preseason the Hawks came crashing back to reality Sunday. Al Horford sat on a corner table with wires hanging from his ankle (courtesy of a twisting in Friday’s loss in Orlando) and Mike Bibby joined him later on wire duty (on his non-shooting wrist) after jamming it during a drill in practice. That scowl on Hawks coach Mike Woodson’s face, also a product of Friday’s dismal showing against Magic, immediately turned into a look of worry. Woodson hadn't planned on either his starting center or point guard being questionable for Wednesday’s regular season opener against Indiana at Philips Arena. But as this morning there’s some concern that one or both of them will be forced to play at less than 100 percent against the Pacers. “Al tweaked his ankle and he tried to go a little bit [sunday], but he said it wasn't responding,” Woodson said. “I hope both of these guys are … View the full article I was hoping for an injury free start to the season. I guess we will see extended minutes for Crawford, Teague and Joe Smith for the Opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachx Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 So nice to have more depth ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrywest Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 sorry . i didn't see this. Mod's - please delete the thread i started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceCase Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 The one thing I didn't want to happen throughout all of training camp and preseason happens right at the end. This is a far worse scenario to the team than all the bitching others made about the Orlando game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosgrim Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'll take the silver lining aspect of these two injuries. 1. We get to play the bench early in the season. Hopefully those bench guys get something going early and that carries them, and the team, though the season 2. We are going to get a good look at Teague right off the bat. This will help his development. 3. Josh Smith becomes our post option. Hopefully, that gets Josh thinking about scoring down there, and he stays down there the rest of the season. Again it's the silver lining approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye242424 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'll take the silver lining aspect of these two injuries. 1. We get to play the bench early in the season. Hopefully those bench guys get something going early and that carries them, and the team, though the season 2. We are going to get a good look at Teague right off the bat. This will help his development. 3. Josh Smith becomes our post option. Hopefully, that gets Josh thinking about scoring down there, and he stays down there the rest of the season. Again it's the silver lining approach. Sekou stated that Bibby and Horf should be good to go opening night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainview1981 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 <p><strong></p><div id="attachment_608" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img class="size-full wp-image-608" title="JOERED" src="http://blogs.ajc.com/hawks/files/2009/10/JOERED.JPG" alt="Smile Joe, you're rocking the new red jersey man." width="500" height="350" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Smile Joe, you're rocking the new red jersey man.</p></div><p>HAWKSVILLE –</strong> After a reasonably injury-free preseason the Hawks came crashing back to reality Sunday.</p><p><strong>Al Horford</strong> sat on a corner table with wires hanging from his ankle (courtesy of a twisting in Friday’s loss in Orlando) and <strong>Mike Bibby</strong> joined him later on wire duty (on his non-shooting wrist) after jamming it during a drill in practice.</p><p>That scowl on Hawks coach <strong>Mike Woodson’s </strong>face, also a product of Friday’s dismal showing against Magic, immediately turned into a look of worry.</p><p>Woodson hadn't planned on either his starting center or point guard being questionable for Wednesday’s regular season opener against Indiana at Philips Arena.</p><p>But as this morning there’s some concern that one or both of them will be forced to play at less than 100 percent against the Pacers.</p><p>“Al tweaked his ankle and he tried to go a little bit [sunday], but he said it wasn't responding,” Woodson said. “I hope both of these guys are …</p> View the full article What is it with players being injured all the time now. These guys are basketball players. They play a soft sport, but they always end up hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member niremetal Posted October 26, 2009 Premium Member Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 What is it with players being injured all the time now. These guys are basketball players. They play a soft sport, but they always end up hurt. I hope you're being sarcastic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawksrule9 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Well this is why we added depth to our bench. I think we will be perfectly fine with Al and Bibby rehabbing this early in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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