Colby's Ankle? [Archive] - Xavier Message Board

D-West & PO-Z

11-17-2022, 09:46 AM

Any updates on his ankle and status for tomorrow? Anyone with any inside info?

Feel like this deserves its own thread. He is so important to this team and it would suck not to have our roster at full strength going into such a big game.

Muskie

11-17-2022, 10:45 AM

xukeith

11-17-2022, 12:13 PM

Saw the tweet from Miller showing a pic of everyone. He is obviously hiding Jones' brace/foot to keep IU guessing.

MHettel

11-17-2022, 01:01 PM

I dont bet on games, but I'm genuinely interested in the current line, and seeing how much it moves once the decision on Colby is made.

How do they set the line in a situation like this. Is it just assumed he's playing? Or is it assumed he's not. Or do they set it somewhere in between?

Xuperman

11-17-2022, 01:51 PM

Xavier

11-17-2022, 02:01 PM

I’d be shocked if he played. I just think if it was bad enough to get an X-ray it is probably a week+absence. Straight up guess though and Hope I’m shocked come Friday!

drudy23

11-17-2022, 03:26 PM

Unfortunately, early results expose our lack of any proven depth. However, out of our 3 big time stars, Jones can be replaced production wise. Jack and Zach.....not so much. I am more than comfortable with Kunk picking up the slack for Jones and the 2 Frosh look outstanding IMO. If CoJo doesn't play.....hello opportunity!

I disagree - sure, guys can pick up his offensive production, but Colby is the most important cog in the wheel. BY FAR our most well rounded contributor and someone we will miss drastically on the defensive end. He's a swiss army knife and while he's a guard, he plays big enough to supplement our big men as well, especially with his rebounding.

There's no other player like him on the roster, and his importance is far deeper than his offensive stat line.

xukeith

11-17-2022, 03:43 PM

D-West & PO-Z

11-17-2022, 03:54 PM

I’d be shocked if he played. I just think if it was bad enough to get an X-ray it is probably a week+absence. Straight up guess though and Hope I’m shocked come Friday!

I am not saying he will play, but I feel like in big time athletics they image everything.

The boot doesn't scare me either necessarily as they were probably doing all they could to take any weight or pressure off to get it as good as possible as quickly as possible.

xukeith

11-17-2022, 03:56 PM

Miller's presser just showcased on YouTube. He said we will know Colby's status tomorrow pregame shoot around. His foot/ankle has made progress and he is staying off teh foot.

Put me in the camp of "rest Colby" . We need him in BE and Portland torney. .

By the way does anyone remember back when Drew Lavender injured his ankle and Miller was "quite upset" that Lavender was not playing/ Maybe he needed to toughen it out in Miller's mind.

Xville

11-17-2022, 03:56 PM

I disagree - sure, guys can pick up his offensive production, but Colby is the most important cog in the wheel. BY FAR our most well rounded contributor and someone we will miss drastically on the defensive end. He's a swiss army knife and while he's a guard, he plays big enough to supplement our big men as well, especially with his rebounding.

There's no other player like him on the roster, and his importance is far deeper than his offensive stat line.

Yep. He's our best and most important player. The only evidence you really need is to point to how the team looked without him against Fairfield. It was a S show for the entire first half and a lot of the second. Yeah Kunkel and KyKy can pick up some scoring slack, but they don't have the other aspects of their game as you mentioned above, and the freshmen are freshmen.

Im excited to be in attendance tomorrow and hope we can get a W, but without Colby I don't love your chances.

drudy23

11-17-2022, 04:03 PM

Put me in the camp of "rest Colby" . We need him in BE and Portland torney. .

Also disagree.

This is where you will see the competitiveness and mindset of Miller. If you can play, you play. If you can play with pain, you play. It's a sprained ankle, as long as you can tolerate the pain, go for it.

I'd be very surprised if we didn't see Colby tomorrow night based on Miller's comments, and I love it.

xu82

11-17-2022, 04:20 PM

Also disagree.

This is where you will see the competitiveness and mindset of Miller. If you can play, you play. If you can play with pain, you play. It's a sprained ankle, as long as you can tolerate the pain, go for it.

I'd be very surprised if we didn't see Colby tomorrow night based on Miller's comments, and I love it.

I don’t know what Miller said, and I know nothing about his actual condition. I’d hate to play him if it means it will delay a full recovery and hurt us down the road. I want our best shot at winning, and that would certainly include having our best player, but at what cost?

I’ll just do the only thing I can, which is trust the Doc’s, trainers and the player to do what’s best both for the near and long term. This isn’t the Super Bowl or a Final Four. I hope he’s well enough to play without further injury.

muskiefan82

11-17-2022, 04:24 PM

Here is hoping we get a strong "Screw you" effort within the game plan from Hunter. Only does what he is supposed to do, but does it perfectly for another 11/9 outing or something similar. I will take that.

Jumpin_Jamal_Forever

11-17-2022, 04:26 PM

I disagree - sure, guys can pick up his offensive production, but Colby is the most important cog in the wheel. BY FAR our most well rounded contributor and someone we will miss drastically on the defensive end. He's a swiss army knife and while he's a guard, he plays big enough to supplement our big men as well, especially with his rebounding.

There's no other player like him on the roster, and his importance is far deeper than his offensive stat line.

Agree with this assessment. His versatile skill set, and calm veteran on-court composure are valuable to this team-----especially so before a wild sellout crowd like we will see tomorrow night.

That said, I hope I never see "Colby Jones" and "Swiss army knife" in the same post for the rest of this season. I swear if I see it again, I'm going to puke.

GoMuskies

11-17-2022, 04:31 PM

If Colby sitting tomorrow means we get him back 100% for the three games in Portland, then I hope he sits tomorrow.

atljar

11-17-2022, 04:33 PM

Colby is the jack of all trades, and much like a swiss army knife (S.A.K.), he does everything very well. Just as I dont leave home without my SAK, I dont want my Muskies on the court without theirs.

Moral of the story, SAK up and win.

GoMuskies

11-17-2022, 04:44 PM

I don't think anyone has mentioned this, but Colby's game really makes me think of a Swiss army knife. Does that reference ring true for anyone else?

xukeith

11-17-2022, 05:59 PM

I don't think anyone has mentioned this, but Colby's game really makes me think of a Swiss army knife. Does that reference ring true for anyone else?

Justin Cage.

xukeith

11-17-2022, 06:01 PM

whopper

11-17-2022, 06:32 PM

If Colby sitting tomorrow means we get him back 100% for the three games in Portland, then I hope he sits tomorrow.

this is my thought too. Maybe a Hunder "revenge start" may motivate his as he has a similar but inferiour skill set with Miiles and even Edwards/Tucker for 5 minutes each depending on Ohio S lineup

Muskie in dayton

11-17-2022, 06:46 PM

I’d be shocked if he played. I just think if it was bad enough to get an X-ray it is probably a week+absence. Straight up guess though and Hope I’m shocked come Friday!
Don’t equate X-rays with severity. From someone who’s had dozens of ankle and knee injuries, the first thing they do is take an X-ray regardless.

Xavier

11-17-2022, 08:45 PM

I'd be very surprised if we didn't see Colby tomorrow night based on Miller's comments, and I love it.

Well, didn’t he also say Jones won’t play if he can’t get a full practice in? I don’t know if shoot around will count in millers eyes. Talk about over analyzing coach speak….I’m just glad we can be happy about Xavier basketball again.

Also, does anyone else think Colby is like a Swiss Army knife? Has all the tools

drudy23

11-17-2022, 09:13 PM

Colby has SAK!!!

I like it.

Not to be confused with Tu's steel nuts.

stammina0721

11-18-2022, 12:30 AM

If Colby sitting tomorrow means we get him back 100% for the three games in Portland, then I hope he sits tomorrow.

Nope... A home win against Indiana means more than a 3 games in 3 days tournament. Play for the now... Dont look to the next day until this one is done.

IM4X

11-18-2022, 03:31 AM

I disagree - sure, guys can pick up his offensive production, but Colby is the most important cog in the wheel. BY FAR our most well rounded contributor and someone we will miss drastically on the defensive end. He's a swiss army knife and while he's a guard, he plays big enough to supplement our big men as well, especially with his rebounding.

There's no other player like him on the roster, and his importance is far deeper than his offensive stat line.

Absolutely how I see it.

While it was nice to see Kunkel step up and fill in for Jones, there is no question that Colby just makes everything better. He is like butter with corn. You might be able to get away without him, but boy is it better when he’s added.

Xville

11-18-2022, 05:55 AM

Absolutely how I see it.

While it was nice to see Kunkel step up and fill in for Jones, there is no question that Colby just makes everything better. He is like butter with corn. You might be able to get away without him, but boy is it better when he’s added.

You might say he just does a little bit of everything… like a Swiss Army knife

nuts4xu

11-18-2022, 08:56 AM

That said, I hope I never see "Colby Jones" and "Swiss army knife" in the same post for the rest of this season. I swear if I see it again, I'm going to puke.

You are now guaranteed to see Colby Jones referred to as a swiss army knife from now until the end of time. Long after he has ended his NBA career, these boards will still talk about his swiss army knife skill set.

https://dks.scene7.com/is/image/GolfGalaxy/15VTXUFLDMSTRXXXXCUT?qlt=70&wid=600&fmt=pjpeg

D-West & PO-Z

11-18-2022, 09:31 AM

How do I start a poll again? A buddy of mine recently referred to Colby Jones as a swiss army knife and I was wondering if anyone here had ever heard that comparison. I had never heard it and I thought it was very clever and original. Would love to see the poll results!

muskiefan82

11-18-2022, 09:37 AM

Time for Kraft to make Colby Swiss.

bleedXblue

11-18-2022, 09:42 AM

You might say he just does a little bit of everything… like a Swiss Army knife

please never repeat this again.....Steele's stupid repetitive vernacular is almost totally out of my head

D-West & PO-Z

11-18-2022, 09:44 AM

I have heard Colby is playing tonight. We will see.

xukeith

11-18-2022, 09:59 AM

Whispers say Jones will likely play tonight.

Xville

11-18-2022, 10:03 AM

please never repeat this again.....Steele's stupid repetitive vernacular is almost totally out of my head

What do you mean man, oh man we just gotta play better man. Shots will go in man, I gotta look at the tape man. Next game we will be better man. He works so hard in practice, man

paulxu

11-18-2022, 10:24 AM

Someone is sharpening the knife?

XUBison

11-18-2022, 11:21 AM

Justin Cage.

He was a Swiss Army Knife? You mean, like Colby?

drudy23

11-18-2022, 11:31 AM

He was a Swiss Army Knife? You mean, like Colby?

That's a great comparison for Colby - we should call him the Swiss Army Knife.

Carving up the competition!

atljar

11-18-2022, 12:24 PM

My vote is still calling him SAK.

Southpark fans? Im picturing Randy and his wheelbarrow.

American X

11-18-2022, 12:31 PM

Hunter does like to foul. His foul rate is a tad high.

Hunter just fouled me in my office chair. At noon.

He just fouled Colby's ankle too.

xukeith

11-18-2022, 12:36 PM

He was a Swiss Army Knife? You mean, like Colby?

Yes he was and much, more. Batteries included.

XU 87

11-18-2022, 01:04 PM

please never repeat this again.....Steele's stupid repetitive vernacular is almost totally out of my head

Out of curiosity, I listened to Steel's presser after Miami got blown out by Marshall. Steele didn't disappoint with some silly comments, and yes, he referred to one of his players as a "Swiss Army knife".

Xville

11-18-2022, 01:12 PM

Out of curiosity, I listened to Steel's presser after Miami got blown out by Marshall. Steele didn't disappoint with some silly comments, and yes, he referred to one of his players as a "Swiss Army knife".

Also in true Steele fashion, the team was 6-32 from 3. Im sure the shots will start falling soon according to him. I know Miami has turned into a crap program but they are going to regret hiring him. The guy is so far out of his league in the college game. It’s clear just by listening to him, he doesn’t know the game.

Strange Brew

11-18-2022, 01:13 PM

You are now guaranteed to see Colby Jones referred to as a swiss army knife from now until the end of time. Long after he has ended his NBA career, these boards will still talk about his swiss army knife skill set.

https://dks.scene7.com/is/image/GolfGalaxy/15VTXUFLDMSTRXXXXCUT?qlt=70&wid=600&fmt=pjpeg

Too many words. The Swiss blade or Anywhere man?

Edit: :), so you all know that was sarcastic.

drudy23

11-18-2022, 01:16 PM

Out of curiosity, I listened to Steel's presser after Miami got blown out by Marshall. Steele didn't disappoint with some silly comments, and yes, he referred to one of his players as a "Swiss Army knife".

His very first line was "I was embarrassed by our performance tonight" - and then went on to say how bad his team was and "they have to figure it out". Same ole, same ole. Never takes accountability for what he sees as his team not performing. One of the most un-accountable coaches I've ever heard in my life. Coach - IT'S YOUR TEAM!!!

drudy23

11-18-2022, 01:18 PM

Also in true Steele fashion, the team was 6-32 from 3. Im sure the shots will start falling soon according to him. I know Miami has turned into a crap program but they are going to regret hiring him. The guy is so far out of his league in the college game. It’s clear just by listening to him, he doesn’t know the game.

His script is EXACTLY the same. You can already see the same line of excuse talk when things get tough. He's not good.

bleedXblue

11-18-2022, 01:25 PM

His script is EXACTLY the same. You can already see the same line of excuse talk when things get tough. He's not good.

He looks the part, he recruits well, he certainly carries himself well.....

But the guy cant coach. At all

drudy23

11-18-2022, 01:28 PM

He looks the part, he recruits well, he certainly carries himself well.....

But the guy cant coach. At all

I went over to the Miami (OH) message board and they still love and believe 100% in him. I feel sorry for them because what they don't know is there is going to be 15-20 more of these this year and his script will get old real quick. I guess you gotta learn the hard way.

They 150% believe he is their savior.

IM4X

11-18-2022, 01:46 PM

His very first line was "I was embarrassed by our performance tonight" - and then went on to say how bad his team was and "they have to figure it out". Same ole, same ole. Never takes accountability for what he sees as his team not performing. One of the most un-accountable coaches I've ever heard in my life. Coach - IT'S YOUR TEAM!!!

Yep.

He became a pretty good recruiter at X under previous coaches, but never really learned how to be a good coach and so he’s had to fake it and hope he gets enough talent to make up for his coaching deficiencies. It just didn’t work at this level. You have to be able to do both to be successful.

Edit: Ha… now just seeing Bleedblue had responded with a similar remark. Steele is a solid recruiter not a solid coach.

American X

11-18-2022, 01:48 PM

So Travis Steele caused Colby's ankle injury?

drudy23

11-18-2022, 01:55 PM

So Travis Steele caused Colby's ankle injury?

I think he cut him with a swiss army knife.

IM4X

11-18-2022, 02:01 PM

So Travis Steele caused Colby's ankle injury?

No, but he is responsible for me feeling nauseous every time I hear or see any reference to “Swiss Army Knife” probably for the rest of my life.

Can we all please refrain from ever using that metaphor again.

XU 87

11-18-2022, 02:06 PM

His very first line was "I was embarrassed by our performance tonight" - and then went on to say how bad his team was and "they have to figure it out". Same ole, same ole. Never takes accountability for what he sees as his team not performing. One of the most un-accountable coaches I've ever heard in my life. Coach - IT'S YOUR TEAM!!!

I apparently didn't hear that first part. I was listening to later in the presser where he was praising his team and players and stating, "But we have to play 40 minutes, not 20."

Someone sent me his presser after they lost to Evansville at home. He started by saying how well his team played and that he was proud that "they competed".

Evansville won 6 games last year.

My top secret inside sources tell me that last year there was a very "country club atmosphere" with the team. And we saw the results.

American X

11-18-2022, 02:21 PM

No, but he is responsible for me feeling nauseous every time I hear or see any reference to “Swiss Army Knife” probably for the rest of my life.

Can we all please refrain from ever using that metaphor again.

You just got to be tougher, man.

bleedXblue

11-18-2022, 02:24 PM

you just got to be tougher, man.

stop it!!!!!

X Factor

11-18-2022, 02:27 PM

IM4X

11-18-2022, 02:50 PM

After their Evansville loss in his post game press conference, he said "We just gotta keep chopping wood", "I told our guys, 'the season's a marathon, not sprint'", "no one remembers how you start, it's how you finish"....that last one is ironic.

Good grief. He’s still sticking with that “I told our guys” Schtick?

Good bless those of you with the ability to make it through another one of his post game press conferences, filled with the same old BS.

drudy23

11-18-2022, 02:53 PM

Good grief. He’s still sticking with that “I told our guys” Schtick?

Good bless those of you with the ability to make it through another one of his post game press conferences, filled with the same old BS.

In the most recent one he came out with "the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result" - talk about irony. He's not good. Zero self-awareness and accountability for his coaching methods - he just quadruples down on his same shtick.

paulxu

11-18-2022, 02:53 PM

Can you chop wood with a Swiss army knife?

GoMuskies

11-18-2022, 02:57 PM

Can you chop wood with a Swiss army knife?

Colby Jones could definitely chop wood, and he IS a Swiss army knife.

UCGRAD4X

11-18-2022, 04:26 PM

I think he cut him with a swiss army knife.

Can you cut a Swiss Army Knife with a Swiss Army Knife? Or do you need a Swiss Navy Knife?

whopper

11-18-2022, 04:53 PM

off topic but no Indiana U Parking pass in my kit..I am in lot E and will bring my book and hopefully get by

Strange Brew

11-18-2022, 05:13 PM

Can you cut a Swiss Army Knife with a Swiss Army Knife? Or do you need a Swiss Navy Knife?

Hmm, good question. A Swiss Guard knife perhaps?

bjf123

11-18-2022, 05:16 PM

According to Adam Baum, Colby is playing tonight.

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KabeX

11-18-2022, 05:41 PM

Multiple sources indicating the same. Let's hope he's close to 100% and doesn't further damage it.

D-West & PO-Z

11-19-2022, 02:23 PM

off topic but no Indiana U Parking pass in my kit..I am in lot E and will bring my book and hopefully get by

They literally only look for the lot number/letter. Hope you didnt have an issue, I never have when using an old one.

X-band '01

11-19-2022, 02:31 PM

On some level it would be funny to see what the attendant does if they see the designation (i.e. B/C4) but see a Fairfield logo instead of the IU logo. What's not quite as funny would be suddenly having to pay $20 to park in that lot if you forget your pass.

American X

11-24-2022, 05:29 AM

Has there been any further mention of Colby's ankle? Is he 100%? He needs to be like a tool with many uses against these teams in Portland.

whopper

11-24-2022, 05:49 AM

it turned out my wife pulled it ahead of time..but not the tickets so i was confused. Got to the game but wished for different results

xeus

11-24-2022, 08:10 AM

Has there been any further mention of Colby's ankle? Is he 100%? He needs to be like a tool with many uses against these teams in Portland.

You mean like a Leatherman multi-purpose tool?

Xuperman

11-24-2022, 09:27 AM

You mean like a Leatherman multi-purpose tool?

No, that little red knife with all the different tools on it.

UCGRAD4X

11-24-2022, 10:25 AM

No, that little red knife with all the different tools on it.

But can he jump off one ankle?

[meme change]

Xuperman

11-24-2022, 10:49 AM

But can he jump off one ankle?

[meme change]

There's got to be something on that knife that would help him do that......they can do just about anything. I heard Big Stain had one in his glove box when he was an Uber driver.

UCGRAD4X

11-24-2022, 11:22 AM

There's got to be something on that knife that would help him do that......they can do just about anything. I heard Big Stain had one in his glove box when he was an Uber driver.

The prostitute in DCs trunk could have used one to get out.