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ArrowheadHawk · 11:22 AM

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Titty Meat · 03-09-2014, 06:21 PM

So this is what a meaningful game looks like

Titty Meat · 03-09-2014, 07:16 PM

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Chiefs Pantalones · 03-09-2014, 07:19 PM

KU, Arizona and Virginia all lost meaningless games on the road to good teams vying for an NCAA tournament spot. It looks like Wisconsin is next.

Chiefs Pantalones · 03-09-2014, 08:38 PM

Embiid's back injury more significant than strain

Embiid, sidelined because of an undisclosed lower-back injury, was to meet with a doctor on Monday morning before heading back to Lawrence. If it sounds ominous, well, that’s the nature of back injuries.

But Kansas coach Bill Self tried to sooth any concerns on Sunday, three days before the start of the Big 12 Tournament, saying the trip to California was planned since Embiid was shut down for the last two games of the regular season last week.

“It’s the same game plan we said we would follow,” Self said on late Sunday evening in a brief conversation with The Star.

The injury, though, is certainly cause for concern as No. 8 Kansas prepares for the postseason. Self said on Sunday that Embiid’s injury is more “significant” than a lower-back strain, the term used last week when KU announced Embiid would miss regular-season games against Texas Tech and West Virginia.

Self wouldn’t disclose the specific lower-back injury or condition plaguing Embiid, but he remains hopeful Embiid will be in position to be healthy for the NCAA Tournament.

“It’s nothing where he won’t be feeling great in four weeks with some rest,” Self said. “But we don’t have four weeks.”

Embiid’s nagging back issues surfaced on Feb. 8, when he tweaked his lower back in the second half of a home victory against West Virginia. Embiid was already battling a sprained knee, and his production slipped over the following weeks.

After Kansas’ loss at K-State on Feb. 10, Self shut Embiid down for five days and he missed a home rout over TCU. Embiid returned, looking healthier in a victory against Texas Tech, but he re-aggravated the injury in a loss at Oklahoma State on March 1.

“The whole deal is it’s not an injury that he could hurt worse,” Self said. “I don’t think we would put him back out there if it was. We’re going to evaluate him and give him the best chance to finish strong.”

Embiid is averaging 11.2 points and 8.1 rebounds while setting the KU freshman record with 72 blocks. He was selected the Big 12 coaches’ defensive player of the year on Sunday.

With Embiid in the lineup, playing alongside a still evolving Andrew Wiggins, the Jayhawks are a Final Four contender that claimed a 10th straight Big 12 title. With Embiid out, they are something less.

During Saturday’s loss at West Virginia, the lack of a 7-foot rim protector was glaring. West Virginia guard Juwan Staten decimated KU’s perimeter defenders, and slashing to the rim or dishing off to West Virginia forward Devin Williams, who had 22 points.

“Did we miss him? We probably did,” Self said. “But Williams also made a lot of his shots stepping away from the basket.”

So now Self and Kansas will wait on the latest tests and evaluations on Embiid’s back. The doctor who will look at Embiid on Monday is the same doctor that looked at his tests earlier this season, Self said.

The upcoming schedule could also factor into Embiid’s return. The Jayhawks will open the Big 12 Tournament at 2 p.m. on Thursday. They face the prospect of three games in three days, and that could mean limiting Embiid’s minutes or bringing him back into the rotation slowly. But first, Self says, the Jayhawks will wait until the doctors say Embiid is ready to return.

“If we have to hold him out for him to 100 percent for the NCAA,” Self said. “We’ll do that.”

To reach Rustin Dodd, call 816-234-4937 or send email to rdodd@kcstar.com. Follow him at twitter.com/rustindodd.

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2014/03/09...#storylink=cpy

**doomy3** · 03-09-2014, 08:51 PM

"Back energy"?

**Buehler445** · 03-09-2014, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by doomy3

"Back energy"?

My guess is text to talk FUBARed that one.

Chiefs Pantalones · 03-09-2014, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by doomy3

"Back energy"?

Lol autocorrect for the win

Silock · 03-10-2014, 12:27 AM

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You're reaching. You don't have to look for these silly reasons. If Marcus Smart didn't dive as blatantly and as often as he does, nobody would dislike him.

Diving = unsportsmanlike. Unsportsmanlike athletes = not liked. It's all very simple.

Exactly. Jacob Pullen also beat KU, but I think most KU fans actually really LIKE Pullen. I thought he was an amazing college player, and couldn't help but tip my hat when he beat us. He was a great competitor, and he played the right way.

The "you only hate him because he beat you" thing just isn't true, as evidenced by quite a few guys who beat KU that don't/didn't generate hate.

BWillie · 03-10-2014, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Exactly. Jacob Pullen also beat KU, but I think most KU fans actually really LIKE Pullen. I thought he was an amazing college player, and couldn't help but tip my hat when he beat us. He was a great competitor, and he played the right way.

The "you only hate him because he beat you" thing just isn't true, as evidenced by quite a few guys who beat KU that don't/didn't generate hate.

2nd that. I always liked Pullen.

KC_Connection · 03-10-2014, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

The "you only hate him because he beat you" thing just isn't true, as evidenced by quite a few guys who beat KU that don't/didn't generate hate.

I'm not saying it's the ONLY reason, I'm just saying it's A reason. KU fans wouldn't be losing their shit over a garden-variety flopper playing for a nothing team that had never beaten KU once. The success obviously plays a factor.

Reerun_KC · 03-10-2014, 07:06 AM

Got an alert this morning from ESPN that Embid is in LA at a back specialist?

**Buehler445** · 03-10-2014, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

I'm not saying it's the ONLY reason, I'm just saying it's A reason. KU fans wouldn't be losing their shit over a garden-variety flopper playing for a nothing team that had never beaten KU once. The success obviously plays a factor.

Well, yeah. If he was some Scrub it wouldn't matter. That's all they can do to be competitive. Even a guy like Spradling who does a fair bit of flopping, catches hell around here about it because he's got some skills otherwise. Scrubs that flop, yeah OK whatever. But Smart will sell out on the flop rather than play straight up against dudes in which he could dominate them and even in some situations that he has the advantage over dudes he could dominate. It's mind bogglingly stupid. Embarrass the ****er and move on.

**Buehler445** · 03-10-2014, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Got an alert this morning from ESPN that Embid is in LA at a back specialist?

Yeah. There are a couple articles here about it.

Bambi · 03-10-2014, 07:51 AM

Bambi · 03-10-2014, 08:26 AM

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Chiefs Pantalones GO CHIEFS!!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $7888717	Embiid's back injury more significant than strain Embiid, sidelined because of an undisclosed lower-back injury, was to meet with a doctor on Monday morning before heading back to Lawrence. If it sounds ominous, well, that’s the nature of back injuries. But Kansas coach Bill Self tried to sooth any concerns on Sunday, three days before the start of the Big 12 Tournament, saying the trip to California was planned since Embiid was shut down for the last two games of the regular season last week. “It’s the same game plan we said we would follow,” Self said on late Sunday evening in a brief conversation with The Star. The injury, though, is certainly cause for concern as No. 8 Kansas prepares for the postseason. Self said on Sunday that Embiid’s injury is more “significant” than a lower-back strain, the term used last week when KU announced Embiid would miss regular-season games against Texas Tech and West Virginia. Self wouldn’t disclose the specific lower-back injury or condition plaguing Embiid, but he remains hopeful Embiid will be in position to be healthy for the NCAA Tournament. “It’s nothing where he won’t be feeling great in four weeks with some rest,” Self said. “But we don’t have four weeks.” Embiid’s nagging back issues surfaced on Feb. 8, when he tweaked his lower back in the second half of a home victory against West Virginia. Embiid was already battling a sprained knee, and his production slipped over the following weeks. After Kansas’ loss at K-State on Feb. 10, Self shut Embiid down for five days and he missed a home rout over TCU. Embiid returned, looking healthier in a victory against Texas Tech, but he re-aggravated the injury in a loss at Oklahoma State on March 1. “The whole deal is it’s not an injury that he could hurt worse,” Self said. “I don’t think we would put him back out there if it was. We’re going to evaluate him and give him the best chance to finish strong.” Embiid is averaging 11.2 points and 8.1 rebounds while setting the KU freshman record with 72 blocks. He was selected the Big 12 coaches’ defensive player of the year on Sunday. With Embiid in the lineup, playing alongside a still evolving Andrew Wiggins, the Jayhawks are a Final Four contender that claimed a 10th straight Big 12 title. With Embiid out, they are something less. During Saturday’s loss at West Virginia, the lack of a 7-foot rim protector was glaring. West Virginia guard Juwan Staten decimated KU’s perimeter defenders, and slashing to the rim or dishing off to West Virginia forward Devin Williams, who had 22 points. “Did we miss him? We probably did,” Self said. “But Williams also made a lot of his shots stepping away from the basket.” So now Self and Kansas will wait on the latest tests and evaluations on Embiid’s back. The doctor who will look at Embiid on Monday is the same doctor that looked at his tests earlier this season, Self said. The upcoming schedule could also factor into Embiid’s return. The Jayhawks will open the Big 12 Tournament at 2 p.m. on Thursday. They face the prospect of three games in three days, and that could mean limiting Embiid’s minutes or bringing him back into the rotation slowly. But first, Self says, the Jayhawks will wait until the doctors say Embiid is ready to return. “If we have to hold him out for him to 100 percent for the NCAA,” Self said. “We’ll do that.” To reach Rustin Dodd, call 816-234-4937 or send email to rdodd@kcstar.com. Follow him at twitter.com/rustindodd. Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2014/03/09...#storylink=cpy __________________ Don't be fooled by my username, I'm white. Last edited by Chiefs Pantalones; 03-09-2014 at 11:28 PM..
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