Gymnast Marissa Gutierrez Likely Out Tomorrow

Marissa Gutierrez, one of Alabama's highest scoring gymnasts will likely be unable to compete tomorrow against No. 6 UCLA because an ankle injury.
Last Friday at Arkansas the Crimson Tide senior landed awkwardly on the ankle during her first tumbling pass in the floor exercise. Earlier in the meet she had scored a 9.925 on the vault.
Alabama coach Sarah Patterson said Monday, "Sometimes ankle sprains can be five days, sometimes it can be five months. My experience is you don't know until you see how a person responds."
As of Monday Gutierrez was wearing a walking boot and still experiencing some swelling. She has been a regular contributor on the vault, floor exercise, and balance beam this season for Alabama.
"When you see our sport, it's not the difference of just running up and down," Patterson said. "You've got to be able to push off of it. It's got to be 100 percent to do the event she does and like she does.
"I'll probably say the last few weeks of her career, she'll be wearing tape on her ankle. She never has. I don't think I've ever seen her in ankle tape."
Gutierrez has scored 9.900 or better on the floor exercise in the last four of Alabama's meets. She has a similar streak on the vault as well. Freshman Lauren Beers will likely replace Gutierrez on the floor exercise and junior Kim Jacob could be an option on the vault.
"The best way for us to deal with Marissa Gutierrez's injury is to stand behind her and use our experiences to fuel her comeback. I have full confidence she's going to be OK and she's going to be there when it counts," said senior Ashley Priess.

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Yoga Poses For Runners

Yoga postures Parshvottanasana (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Parts of this blog were taken from SparkPeople and was written by Stephanie Romine.
Running and yoga can compliment each other nicely, even though yoga will often stretch out the muscles and running can tighten them. However, the right combination of yoga poses can help you stretch out and loosen your muscles for your run.
While you're running, use your yoga training and breathe in yoga style (pranayama), which will help keep your breathing steady. The repetitive motion allows you to keep your mind clear and focus on what you're doing. Adding some motivational music makes your running routine just like yoga- stress-free and relaxing.
Before starting this workout, you will need a yoga mat, yoga block, and a yoga strap or towel to execute these poses. Some precautions include:

• Do not start any physical activity without clearance from your doctor.
• Poses are not intended for pregnant women.
• Poses should be done in a slow and controlled manner to get the full benefit of the stretch. You should never bounce or force a pose, which can lead to your muscles tightening. If you are in pain, you've gone too far.
• This yoga routine can be incorporated as a post-run stretching routine. It can be done any time of day, but if you're going to do it separate of a run, make sure to do a 10 minute cardio warm-up. 
• These poses are for those with tight hamstrings and hips, a commonality among runners.
• A breath is considered one full inhalation and one full exhalation through the nose. Hold each pose for five breaths.

1. Butterfly/Cobbler stretch (Baddha Konasana). This pose opens the groin and hips, stretching the inner thighs. Leaning forward stretches the back. Sit tall on your mat and bring the soles of your feet together. Interlace your fingers and put them around your toes. Roll your shoulders back and lean forward for a deeper stretch. With every inhale try to go deeper- imagine the crown of your head touching the wall. Try to touch your chest to the floor, if possible. 
2. Seated Wide Angle Forward Fold (Upavistha Konasana). This pose stretches the calves and hamstrings, while the forward fold straightens and lengthens the spine. From butterfly pose, extend your legs to either side of you at a 90 degree angle. If you are able to straighten your legs, flex your feet and lift your kneecaps to keep the knees from locking. Lean forward slightly and place your hands on the mat. Feel your spine growing longer and with every breath try to touch your chest to the floor. 
3. Cow-Face Fold (Gomukhasana). This pose is perfect for stretching the piriformis, a muscle deep in your glutes, as well as your hips and the IT band. From a seated position, bring your left foot back to your right hip, stack your right knee over your left knee, and put your right foot by your left hip. Grab your feet with your hands and lean forward slightly. For a deeper stretch, flex your feet. To intensify the stretch you can place your hands on the floor in front of you and lean forward. Repeat on the other side. 
4. Standing Wide-Legged Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana). This pose opens the hips and stretches the hamstrings. Turn to the right and step your feet about hip's length apart. Turn your heels out and your feet in, pretending you're pigeon-toed. Inhale and stretch your arms out to a T. Exhale and fold forward, taking your hands to the mat or a yoga block. Let your head hand down, allowing your spine to stretch. After five breaths roll up slowly and engage your abs. 
5. Standing Forward Stretch with "Ragdoll" Arms (Uttanasana). This pose stretches the hamstrings and straightens the spine. Stand with your feet hip's length apart and put your hands on your hips. Exhale and lean forward. If you can stretch your legs, grab your elbows with the opposite hand. If you can't stretch your legs place your hands on a yoga block or a chair. Let your head hang.
6. Pyramid Pose (Parsvottanasana). This pose strengthens the legs, especially the hamstrings. Step your left foot back about 3 feet and turn your toes in at a 45 degree angle. Your right foot should be facing forward. Inhale and lean over your front foot. Drop your forehead so it's facing your leg. With every exhale let your body sink lower with your forehead closer to your leg. Inhale and roll up slowly Repeat on the other side. 
7. Figure 4 Pose (Sucirandhrasana). This pose stretches the outer hips and inner thighs. Lie on your back on the mat and bring your knees in to your chest at a 90 degree angle. Put your right ankle on your left thigh, interlace your fingers and place them behind your left thigh, pulling it closer to your chest. Hold for five breaths and repeat on the other side. 
8. Half Lord of the Fishes Twist (Ardha Matseyendrasana). This pose stretches the shoulders, neck, hips, and IT band. Sit with your legs out in front of you. Cross your right foot over your left leg and put it outside your left thigh. Bend your left knee and put it near your right buttock. Place your right hand on the mat, just behind your buttock. Inhale and lift your left arm in the air by your left ear. Exhale and twist, bringing your left elbow to outside the right knee. Look over your right shoulder To release, inhale, look forward, and release your arms and uncross your legs. Repeat on the other side.
9. Seated Forward Fold (Paschimottansana). This pose stretches the spine, hamstring, and back. Sit on the mat with your legs extended in front of you with heels flexed. Inhale and raise arms in the air. Exhale, lean forward, and try to touch your toes. Let your arms rest at your thighs, shins, or at your ankles. Let your head drop and your upper body to relax. If you can straighten your legs flex your feet and lift your kneecap to avoid your knee locking. With every exhale allow the body to sink lower. 
10. Head to Knee Stretch (Janu Sirasana A). This pose is good for stretching the hamstrings. From the previous pose slide your right foot inside your left thigh, the right knee at a 90 degree angle. Center your body over the extended left leg and exhale as you let your body sink to the leg. Flex the extended foot and reach for your toes. Inhale as you roll up slowly and repeat on the opposite side. 
11. Hero Pose (Virasana). This pose stretches the quadriceps and ankles. In a kneeling position, keep your knees together but separate your feet and let your buttocks rest on the floor. Roll your calves away from your thighs to get comfortable. 
12. Child's Pose (Balasana). This pose stretches the hips, ankles, and thighs and is helpful in relieving back pain. From the hero pose, lower your torso to the floor. Your stomach will rest on or between your thighs and your forehead will reach for the floor. Stretch out your arms in front of you to feel a stretch in your back. Stretch your arms alongside the body, with fingertips reaching for your toes to feel a stretch in your shoulders. 
13. Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani). This pose stretches the hamstrings and allows blood that has accumulated in the feet to recirculate in the body. Sit next to a wall and lie on your back, bringing your knees to your chest. Straighten your legs and put them on the wall while getting your bottom as close to the wall as possible. Extend your arms overhead on the floor for an added stretch. 

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Montana Grizzlies Lose Will Cherry Again

The Montana Grizzlies are on the right track to getting the Big Sky conference automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, having lost just one conference game so far this season.
But what coach Wayne Tinkle feared has come true- he's lost one of his best players to injuries, again.
The Grizzlies learned Sunday that their point guard Will Cherry will be out the rest of the season with a broken right foot. Cherry had already missed the first two months of the season with a broken right foot.
It appears he aggravated the injury with five minutes left in Saturday's game against Davidson when he pulled up lame, favoring the right foot. He was on the bench icing the foot the rest of the game.
After the game coach Tinkle said, "That's what he says, but obviously we won't know anything until we get an X-ray. He said it feels the same, but who knows? Obviously, if that's true, it's not a good thing."
The Grizzlies were already without Mathias Ward, who sprained the arch in his foot last Tuesday. Ward watched helplessly from the sidelines Saturday as Davidson power forward Jake Cohen scored 28 points.
Tinkle is concerned about his team's NCAA tournament prospects moving forward. "We have some concerns moving forward, with both Will's and Mathias' injuries. The rest of the guys are going to have to step up. The guys who didn't play too smart are going to have to play smarter. The guys who didn't play tough are going to have to play tougher. If our guys can commit to that then we can continue to build and finish this thing off right."
Cherry, a senior, averaged 13.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. He's also one of the most underrated players in the country, is a good perimeter defender with solid back court play. When teamed up with Kareem Jamar, they provide the Grizzlies with a back court that can compete with any team.
With the NCAA tournament coming up soon, players need to take good care of themselves off the court and on the court. Everyone wants to win the big title, but when you're injured there's little you can do to steer your team to victory.
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Alabama's Barrett Jones Has Foot Surgery

Barrett Jones was showing all the signs of being a "tough man" by playing through the pain. He swore up and down at the press conference before the BCS National Championship that his foot was doing fine, he was going to be great for the game.
Turns out, he mustn't have been. While Jones didn't hobble out of the crimson and white confetti on crutches like he did after the SEC Championship, his foot was throbbing after Alabama beat Notre Dame 42-14 for the national championship.
His foot had good reason to be throbbing. Jones had surgery in January to repair several torn ligaments in his foot. It was originally thought to be a sprain. Jones says the injury will keep him out three to four months.
Jones had kept the injury a secret from the media and fans, rehabbing enough so he could play against Notre Dame.
"If there was a chance I could play, I wanted to finish it the right way. Plus I was sitting on 49 starts and wanted to finish with 50. I'm just kidding, but no, not playing never crossed my mind. If I could play, I wanted to play. We have the best doctors in the world and they really worked together and had a meeting with my family that I could do this, I could certainly play one game," Jones said.
Since this was his final game and the national championship, Jones taped up his foot and played. However, if this injury had occurred earlier in the season there was no way he could have kept on playing.
"This was not an injury I could play with for a season. This is traditionally a season-ending type injury, but they (doctors, coaches, parents) really felt that since it was a one-game scenario, I could make it through," Jones said.
Since Jones had his surgery, he will miss the NFL Combine and other workouts for pro scouts and coaches, but he's confident they will judge him on what he's accomplished at Alabama.
"Well, not anybody that know me," Jones said, "Anybody that knows me knows there was no way I was missing this one."

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Colts' Pat Angerer Ready For Better 2013 Season

English: Pat Angerer, a player on the Indianapolis Colts American football team. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

After the 2011 season Pat Angerer was one of the brightest young linebackers in the league, with 148 total tackles. He was looking forward to his 2012 season being even better.
And then Angerer broke a bone in his foot on the first play of the preseason.
The injury plagued Angerer all season. He missed the first five games of the season and didn't return to the starting lineup until Week 15. He finished the season with just 28 total tackles and called the season a 10 on a frustration scale of 0-10.
"It was really, really frustrating. Guys have played with this injury before, but just not being able to play like I know I'm capable of was very hard," Angerer said.
He had a second surgery on his foot in January and has since been working to make sure his foot is in tip-top shape so he can rejoin the team this summer. It will probably be a while before he can run and participate in practices, but Angerer doesn't expect, or want, the injury to keep him behind.
"A lot of people have overcome things a lot worse than this. It's nothing I can't come back from," Angerer said.
"What I'll remember about this year is it's the closest group of guys I've ever been around. It's the most I've felt like a family in my three years with the Colts. We stuck together. I love these guys. Hopefully, we'll get back. We'll heal up, get healthy, and fight another day."
Best of luck to you in the 2013 season, Pat!
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How Bad Is Phil Jones' Ankle Injury?

Monday night Nani was the star of Manchester United's 2-1 win over Reading during a FA Cup tie. The Portuguese winger came on, however, as a substitute after Phil Jones injured his ankle late in the first half.
The Englishman limped off the field, under his own power, but after the match was seen in a protective boot and crutches. This could be a precautionary measure and the severity of the injury is not known. After the match United manager Sir. Alex Ferguson said about Jones, "We will have to assess it in the morning. It's an ankle injury, so I would imagine he would not be ready for Saturday (away to Queens Park Rangers)- we will see what he is like after that."
Ferguson confirmed Thursday that Jones has an "outside chance" of being ready for the March 5th game against Real Madrid. Jones has been having intense treatment in the hopes of being available for the Old Trafford match.
"We're working very hard. He has an outside chance for Real Madrid- no more than that. He is a young man who went into a tackle too brave and was a bit off-balanced. He certainly won't be fit for the weekend," said Ferguson.
Captain Marvel Robson has warned Jones that he needs to curb his enthusiasm about tackling, or he will continue to get hurt. "Phil is a bit reckless and does dives into tackles he isn't favorite to win. There is nothing wrong with that but when you are not definite to win a challenge you have to accept that sometimes you don't go whole hog or at least protect yourself.
"His challenge against Reading was a poor one. He risked an injury because of the way he went in for that tackle. Technically, he got it wrong."
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Josh Hazlewood's Foot Woes Continue

Josh Hazlewood was just thinking he could finally get back to playing cricket. And then he injured his foot again in his first international appearance of the summer.
Hazlewood will miss the first two games for Australia A against the England Lions this month after he injured he foot again Wednesday night against the West Indies in Brisbane. Alister McDermott was called up to replace Hazlewood for the two matches, leaving the Cricket Australia medical staff wondering if Hazlewood will be ready to return for the five match series.
The extent of Hazlewood's injury is not known and he will have scans in Sydney in the next couple of days.
"Hazlewood suffered a foot injury during last night's T20I in Brisbane and as a result has withdrawn from the first two matches of the Australia A series," a CA spokesman said. "A decision in his participation for the remaining fixtures will be determined once a further assessment has taken place."
At 22, Hazlewood is considered one of Australia's most promising pace prospects, with his height and disciplined line providing a contrast to the swing and pace of James Pattinson, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins.
But the selector's efforts to increase Hazlewood's familiarity with the national team has been foiled by his foot injuries. We blogged last summer how Hazlewood was out with a foot stress fracture. He debuted for Australia against England at Southampton in 2010, but for a career that began in 2008, he has played just 16 matches.
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Hull FC's Ellis Out 12 Weeks With Foot Injury

Gareth Ellis of the Wests Tigers (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Hull FC's stellar signing Gareth Ellis has been ruled out for 12 weeks with a foot injury, but will not need surgery on his injured foot.
It had originally looked like Ellis would be out longer than the diagnosed 12 weeks after injuring his foot in the warm-up for the Hull's opening match of Super League against Leeds Rhinos 12 days ago. Specialists have ruled out surgery for the 31-year-old second row, but the Hull captain has a stress fracture and must wear a surgical boot for six weeks before he can be reassessed.
Hull head coach Peter Gentle said, "We've had a number of possible outcomes over the last few days and that's why we have taken our time over this to ensure we make the best decision for Gareth and the team.
"Six weeks is about the best we could have hoped for so that is a big positive for us and then from there we can see how he is. We have to realistic; he'll probably need at least four to five weeks from getting the boot off to get back running on the foot and build up his fitness again; so we're looking at something around 10 to 12 weeks."
Gentle added, "We'll certainly take that, there were a number of scenarios that could have meant a longer period on the sidelines, but we won't rush him back as this isn't just about now, it's about making sure it doesn't happen again."
Ellis is a former Leeds Rhino and Wakefield player and joined the KC Stadium club in the winter after playing in Australia for West Tigers. His season Down Under was filled with injuries, but the Hulls say this injury is not related and hope it will heal naturally.
"We couldn't have done much more for Gaz and everyone has really rallied round for him," said Gentle.
"We've had special equipment on loan to us from people like Smith & Nephew, Minstergate Hyundai have arranged an automatic car so he can still get to training and there has been a real feeling of we're all in this together, which is quite apparent round the club at the present."
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Trail Blazers' Matthews Has High Ankle Sprain

The Portland Trail Blazers returned Monday from the All-Star break with renewed optimism, but a black cloud was looming over their shoulders.
They are coming off a five-game losing streak, facing a challenging 29-game season-ending schedule, and the questionable return of starting shooting guard Wesley Matthews.
Monday night they went through a 90 minute workout at the practice facility in Tualatin, but without Matthews, who instead had treatment for his high ankle sprain, which he sustained in the final game before the All-Star break last Wednesday. Matthews is listed as day-to-day and his long-term status could determine how long the Trail Blazers' playoff hopes remain alive.
"I'm doing everything- I've done everything- to possibly put myself in positions to play. I feel optimistic about it," said Matthews.
He spent his break in his hometown of Madison, Wisconsin having a series of ultrasound, laser, and electric stimulation treatments and says there has been a significant improvement in his ankle. When he left the facility on Monday he planned on going home, sitting in a comfortable chair, and continuing his treatment. "I'm going to be sitting in my house, hooked up to something on my elbow, something on my leg. And I'll do that all night," he said.
If the Trail Blazers have to do without Matthews for an extended period of time, it will not help their dwindling playoff chances. But Matthews knows that if he can't help the team, then he shouldn't play. "If I don't feel like I can slide and defend-  forget the offensive end- if I don't feel like I can hold my own defensively, I'm not going to hurt this team. Of course I want to play, it kills me."
Matthews is known as an Iron Man for his willingness to play through the pain, but he will do no service to himself or his team by continuing to play when he is hurt. As we've seen throughout the past football season, high ankle sprains are nagging injuries that if not rested, will grow worse with continued play.
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Going Minimal All It's Cracked Up To Be?

Americans spent $59 million last year on minimalist running shoes, sold on the fact that this is a more healthful way to run.
Running barefoot has been on the rise since the 2009 release of the book "Born to Run" and the 2010 study of Kenya's famous Kalenjin distance runners. The idea is that running on your forefeet is the way nature intended; your forefeet absorb the impact that running places on your feet and legs. Traditional running shoes of the last 40 years encourages runners to land on their heels.
A new study by George Washington University tested a group of barefoot runners of the Daasanach people of northern Kenya and found that they actually naturally strike the ground with their heels. Kevin Hatala is a doctoral student in anthropology at GWU and expects his group's research will correspond with that of Harvard researcher's Daniel Lieberman's study of the Kalenjin.
"We found the opposite to be true. In the group we were looking at, the majority of them were rear-foot striking at their preferred endurance running speed," said Hatala in an interview.
Hatala's research was published in the January 9th issue of the online journal PLOS One. He used for his research 19 men and 19 women to run a variety of speeds over pressure plates that measure the impact forces they created. At a high speed some switched from heel-strike to fore-foot strike, but overall, heel -striking was most common among the Daasanach.
Hatala isn't terribly keen on speculating quite yet about why his results are different from the prevailing wisdom. Running style could be the result of information that is transmitted from generation to generation, or it could be the type of surface available for running.
"I guess what we found really interesting about this is it directly shows there is not one way to run barefoot. We have a lot more to learn about how people who run barefoot and what might be the best way to run barefoot," said Hatala.
Lieberman says that his study did find some barefoot heel-strikers as well. The Daasanach are a tall, lanky, group of goat-herding people who don't run nearly as much as the Kalenjin, who hold most of the world's long distance records.
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Loss of D'Arcy Leaves Declan Kidney In Conundrum

Ireland's injury woes during the Six Nations have continued to worsen.
The latest casualty is center Gordon D'Arcy, who will miss up to six weeks with a stress injury in his right foot. D'Arcy originally injured the foot during the 12-6 loss to England at Aviva Stadium a couple of weeks ago. The injury was slow to heal and scans revealed it was bad enough to sideline him for six weeks.
The IRFU said in a statement, "This failed to settle down before the Ireland training session on Thursday and following a scan in the afternoon it was confirmed that D'Arcy has a stress injury to a bone in his foot. The injury will require immobilization in a boot for at least four weeks, with a projected return to play of six weeks, pending further tests and specialist review."
The 33 year old D'Arcy has enjoyed a world-record partnership of 49 tests in midfield with Brian O'Driscoll and joins a long-term injury list that has Paul O'Connell, Tommy Bowe, Richardt Strauss, and Simon Zebo, who is also facing his own foot injury.
Coach Declan Kidney called up Ulster wing Luke Marshall, who could make his first Six Nations appearance against Scotland at Murrayfield next week.
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Hearts Paterson Out For Rest of Season

Callum Paterson will likely miss the rest of the season due to a foot injury he sustained during training.
The 18 year old Hearts player was originally going to be out six or seven weeks after being injured in practice for the League Cup semi-final against Inverness and hoped to be back for next month's final against St. Mirren. Unfortunately, his injury required a pin to be inserted in his foot, and Paterson will miss the final.
He talked about his disappointment, saying, "It's devastating to have this happen at this stage of the season, especially with the League Cup final coming up and big league games to look forward to as well. I was hoping to get a medal in my first season, but it's not to be. I suppose that's life and these things happen in football.
"My focus will be on getting fully fit for pre-season and trying to impress the manager again to get back into the first team at the start of next season. I aim to come back even fitter and stronger after this setback. I'm still young and hopefully there are a lot more opportunities in front of me."
Hearts manager John McGlynn is already without left-back Danny Grainger because of an injury and will miss a player who has made great strides in his first season. "It looks like Callum's season is finished as they are talking about three months out. It's similar to a metatarsal injury (we've seen a lot of those this week, haven't we?!), but he is going to have a pin inserted in his foot."
After the operation Paterson tweeted: "Operation went well this morning. Really bad timing but on the mend and I can't wait to get back playing."
Grainger is disappointed Paterson won't be able to finish the season, saying, "It's a blow not only to Callum but also to the team. Callum has come to the side at just 17 years of age and scored four goals and was having a great season and he has got an extended contract.
"It is just a shame that he injured himself in a freak training ground accident and is having to undergo an operation, because he may feel his whole world has caved in on him. We'll look after him. He'll come back better and stronger, and hopefully he can maybe make a game towards the end of the season."
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Oilers' Lander Placed On Injured Reserve

Edmonton Oilers' fourth-line center Anton Lander will be out of action for at least a month due to a broken foot.
The 21 year old from Sweden broke his foot during the first shift of the Oilers' 3-2 loss against the visiting Dallas Stars last Wednesday when he attempted to block a shot. He was seen on crutches under the stands after having his foot examed. An MRI confirmed the injury.
"He broke his foot," said Oilers coach Ralph Krueger. "That's a minimum of four weeks."
Lander was recalled from the American League Oklahoma City Barons two weeks ago when Shawn Horcoff sustained a strained neck after a hit by Phoenix captain Shane Doan. In three games he averaged 12 1/2 minutes, had no goals and one assist.
Center Chris VandeVelde was recalled to fill Lander's place.
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Senators' Karlsson Has Freak Accident

Wednesday night Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson;s Achilles tendon was cut by Penguins forward Matt Cooke's skate blade as they fought along the boards in the second period.
Karlsson fell to the ice and attempted to skate away, but got only a few feet away before having to skate off the ice. He looked to be in a lot of pain and was clearly frustrated, throwing his stick against the board before heading to the locker room.
"You knew right away there was an issue," said Senators goalie Craig Anderson. "He is a player who is irreplaceable. It's unfortunate, but there are no words that can explain what we're feeling."
Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson added, "It's a tough blow. Obviously, the way he's playing, and how much he means to our team, it feels terrible and I feel really bad for him."
It was announced Thursday that Karlsson will need surgery to repair his left Achilles tendon. Cooke has been suspended several time for hits, some of which involved head shots that injured the players. In 2011 Cooke was suspended for the Penguins final 10 regular season games and the first round of Stanley Cup playoffs after hitting New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh in the head with his elbow.
Senators coach Paul MacLean said after the game, "We all know who's involved with it. That's just the way it is. The injury to Erik was unfortunate, and it happens on a nothing play that could've potentially been whistled down."
The NHL's department of player safety reviewed the incident and NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan spoke with the general managers for both the Senators and the Penguins and there will be no hearing or disciplinary action against Cooke. "I feel horrible for Erik Karlsson, I feel bad for Ottawa," Penguins general manager Ray Shero told ESPN.com Thursday. "It's a bad feeling. But I can't rationalize where that was a dirty play or anything with intent. Our fan base knows how it feels to lose a star player. It's emotional. I know how it feels like. It's just very unfortunate. I would not be defending Matt Cooke if I thought it was a dirty hockey play."
What do you think? Dirty play or not?

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Oklahoma Guard Hield Also Has Fracture

College basketball players are having a tough time this season with foot and ankle injuries.
The latest player to fall victim to a foot injury is Oklahoma freshman guard Buddy Hield, who suffered a broken bone over TCU in a 75-48 win on Monday. He too suffered a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot, but unlike Antonio Barton, his injury will require surgery. Hield will be out 4-6 weeks after having surgery on Tuesday.
Hield suffered the injury while fighting to get through a screen set by a defender. He stepped on the foot of a TCU player and grabbed his foot as he limped off the court.
The freshman worked his way to the starting lineup and has been a well-needed spark for Oklahoma this season. Oklahoma is fourth in the Big 12 this year with a 7-4 record. He averages 8.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and two assists per game, making him fourth, third, and second, respectively on the team. He also leads the team in steals per game.
"I look at him as a little brother and it always hurts to see a family member drop down," said OU forward Romero Osby. "He is in good spirits and hopefully he stays in good spirits. He is just one of those guys that he is going to contribute to the team no matter what he is doing. We are just going to try to continue to win for him and continue to play hard for him."
Without Hield, senior Stephen Pledger will pick up in the back court and expect freshman guards Isaiah Cousins and Je'lon Hornbeck to get increased  minutes.
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