Page 1 of 1
Cookie Out
Posted: Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:00 pm
by shrink
http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/wol ... -of-weeks/Jerry Zgoda wrote: Craig Smith’s bruised ribs actually have a “small crack,” the pain from which likely will keep him out of the lineup for a couple of weeks.
That was Kevin McHale’s estimation after practice Friday. Knowing how McHale is with injuries — and how Kevin Ollie’s evaluation after three weeks will become a six-week layoff over longer – it could be longer than that, but McHale said the timeframe will depend on how quickly Smith heals and how much pain he can tolerate.
“He’s a tough kid,” McHale said.
Smith was injured in a collision late in the first quarter of Tuesday’s victory at Indiana.
Kevin Love will continue to start in Smith’s place, a development you could consider a natural progression for his rookie season.
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:03 pm
by revprodeji
what is the safe bet that cookie has started his last game for the wolves. love deserves starter minutes and cookie does not fit with him and al.
RIP cookie monster.
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:04 pm
by Basti
damn what's up with all these injuries lately?
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:05 pm
by john2jer
the_incredible_basti wrote:damn what's up with all these injuries lately?
Agreed, you'd think it was a contact sport, or something.
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:11 pm
by Basti
john2jer wrote:the_incredible_basti wrote:damn what's up with all these injuries lately?
Agreed, you'd think it was a contact sport, or something.
wait, this is a sport?
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:16 pm
by shrink
On the plus side, it gives Love more minutes to develop, and a better shot at averaging a double-double his rookie year.
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:17 pm
by john2jer
the_incredible_basti wrote:john2jer wrote:the_incredible_basti wrote:damn what's up with all these injuries lately?
Agreed, you'd think it was a contact sport, or something.
wait, this is a sport?
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:49 pm
by Basti
john2jer wrote:the_incredible_basti wrote:john2jer wrote:Agreed, you'd think it was a contact sport, or something.
wait, this is a sport?
I always compared basketball to knitting... now I'm enlightened. thank you guys!
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Fri Feb 6, 2009 11:40 pm
by Chance1117
the_incredible_basti wrote:damn what's up with all these injuries lately?
We have been lucky compared to a lot of the teams we have been playing!
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Fri Feb 6, 2009 11:46 pm
by Calinks
Oh man. Get well soon Craigers.
Time to sign Courney Sims!
Or at least bring back Richard. Get it done!
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Sat Feb 7, 2009 12:05 am
by Basti
hockeyman12c wrote:the_incredible_basti wrote:damn what's up with all these injuries lately?
We have been lucky compared to a lot of the teams we have been playing!
oh yes. I never intended to make it look like we are the ones with the most bad luck. I meant it rather in a general way with Cookie reminding me of it.
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Sat Feb 7, 2009 12:45 am
by dunkonu21
Sounds like good news.
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Sat Feb 7, 2009 2:00 am
by TheFranchise21
I can feel Craig's pain, I collided with some guy at the gym the other day and my upper rib still hurts. I think I see Craig in a more positive light here than others do. While I do agree Love should be starting, I still think Craig should get around 20mpg. He can create his own offense at times and he and Al are the only two guys good at scoring down low right now.
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Sat Feb 7, 2009 2:22 am
by Vega06
Hope he gets well soon. We really need to sign another big body.... our backup PF can't be Cardinal/Madsen.
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Sat Feb 7, 2009 2:52 am
by southern wolf
Kevin Love? pffft. Put the towel down Mad Dog... it's time.
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Sat Feb 7, 2009 2:56 am
by Calinks
I'm with Franchise. Craig Smith is a great role player. Put him on a team where people have 3 or 4 other options to worry about and he can do some damage.
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Sat Feb 7, 2009 3:16 am
by cutthecrap
It's been awhile since I last posted...actually around draft time and I was the one hoping the Wolves would trade down to get DJ. We know that didn't happen!
With that being said, a couple things about Smith...1) it often gets overlooked that McHale actually made a pretty good 2nd round pick with him! 2) He is a nice player that is a good fit w/Al. 3) He is probably more valuable with us than any trade we can make with him so keep the marginal contract and move on...
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Sat Feb 7, 2009 10:04 am
by GopherIt!
nooooo!
get well soon.
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Sat Feb 7, 2009 11:28 pm
by Krapinsky
Re: Cookie Out
Posted: Sun Feb 8, 2009 10:02 pm
by Frozen316
Poor Cookie
Oh sweet, Pops is back.. and lighting it up I see