He had a dunk or 2, his frosh year, that we haven't come close to seeing from him since.
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Does anyone remember the revelation of @Geo_Baker_1 flying during that crazy home OT comeback against NW the year that COVID cancelled the tourney? He was on fire and explosive.
After he was hurt, I don't think we ever saw that level of explosion from him again.
Injuries matter in teh short and long term.
For his sake first, and the team's second, wishing Caleb rapid and complete healing and a life free of chronic pain.
When the Trapezoid of Terror is at full bore it can get into the minds of the best of teams and Michigan is not a great team. So long as the game is close a foaming at the mouth rabid RAC crowd can tip the balance at the end of the game.
I have done it sneezing too. Many times. Not fun.
Caleb is critical for the PSU game to guard Pickett. Hope he is able to play.
If Caleb is ready to go, they certainly wont be telling Michigan about it
Michigan also won't be telling about Howard ankle injury.
I expect a "Willis Reed" entrance at the RAC Thursday night!
I blew out my back bending over to pick up a ball. I was in my 30s and in great shape.
Well at least I know I am not alone with periodic back issues, which more often than not, flare up from just a random non stress related movement. The last time the recovery period was probably my longest ever (nearly a month). Usually it takes me about a week to get back to normal. The first few days are not fun being hunched over and prone to sharp pain depending on the movement. I am much older than CM and did not have such issues while in my 20's/30's. Hopefully his age and quality of treatment helps him get better faster. We certainly could use him if healthy in what is the biggest game of the year thus far.
Not to hijack the thread, but has anyone found anything that helps them when this happens? Drugs, heat, stretches, etc? Thanks
For you young pups who never had a chance to watch real basketball.
Clyde had a little bit of a good night.
36 pts and 19 assists!!
Clyde had a little bit of a good night.
36 pts and 19 assists!!
I started having frequent back spasms in my early 30s. Stretching and strengthening helped. What finally “cured” it was investing in high-end mattresses. It’s very rare for me to get even something as minor as a stiff back anymore.
and 7 steals it to me was and still is the best individual game 7 performance in NBA history and that was some Laker team!!!
For me when lower back - Heat, stretching the hamstrings, ass, hip and lower back and time. I try to give myself enough time on the stretches ie not force them. You can google a reputable source for stretches or see a PT.
Stretching hamstrings, quads, rearend, and doing situps on a regular basis help to PREVENT low back flareups. You have to be careful doing these things if you're in the middle of a flareup, though, as I've exacerbated the low back spasm by trying to do too much of this.
Also helps to take 800 mg of ibuprofen a couple of times, as the NSAID bombardment can help calm down the muscle spasm that is gripping the L5-S1 area.
I just turned 50 and have had back issues for about the last 15 years or so. No surgery although it could be justified. I find that if I stay consistent with core workouts then keeping the muscles around the spine strong keeps the problems/pain away. If I get lazy for a couple of months then the pain comes back like clockwork. Getting out of bed hurts. Sneezing hurts. Tying my shoes, etc.
Work your core like a mfer
Agree about trying to to do too much in middle of spasm. I have a 50+ yr old lumbar fusion. Will spaz up at times. Think it's from overdoing things. No way to stretch out of it. Have to be patient, let it let go, & stretch a little gradually. Backs are tricky. Not all the same.
Scotch!
(Was I too predictable with that reply?)
Seriously, I've worked hard through core exercises and stretches to strengthen my lower back. Yes, I'll still occasionally get pain, but I can work through it very quickly. The key is to consistently do them, make it a way of life.
A massage pillow if you sit at work all day. Worked wonders for me after a couple stints in ER 15 years ago. Aleve too. And a sacro wedgy to sit on for tailbone support.
Wow. Same thing here.. But my foot slipped out from under me on a wet court while planting and bending down to pick up a loose ball, tearing some ligaments and muscle. Always caused at least a little pain and stiffness (sometimes more) whenever I played after that, and often affected overall agility and shooting accuracy.
All the mentions of strong core, etc. are great and all and make total sense. That said, this probably doesn't apply to Caleb. Guaranteed that guy prob. has a 6-pack and plenty of core strength, ha.
Unfortunately yes. At that age problem is likely more mechanical.
Aleve. A few tricks I learned in physical therapy help.
As I have said before, he was my 1st sports hero growing up in the city. 11x14 print to prove.
Michigan with 3 guys possibly out:
Jett (ankle), Williams (knee) and Barnes (illness)
Jett (ankle), Williams (knee) and Barnes (illness)
About 65 minutes and 23PPG:
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As bad as Willis’s injury was (knee) it still allowed him to drag his leg onto the court and hit his first shot.
It’s also one of my greatest sports memories.
You can’t do that with a bad back, they’re simply debilitating.
I remember Don Mattingly busting Winfield’s chops for missing a game in 1985 with a bad back…A few years later after injuring his own back he said I will never question someone missing a game with a bad back again.
Still hoping for a miracle recovery from Caleb for tonight anyway.
Remember that game well... Was just a kid, but loved NBA and Knicks back then, although my favorite team was the Baltimore Bullets. Couldn't wait to see the weekend televised games. Loved the way the game was played, loved the fact that there were only about 14 teams so it was easier to be familiar with many of the rosters, more teams had multiple stars, and each team played each other 6 or 7 times per season, so you had more chances during the regular season to see the top players in the league play against your favorite team...
