Lacrosse-Rob Pannell Status

[Jim Hyla]

ESPN1160 had a podcast with Barry Leonard from this past Tuesday prior to the Syracuse game.  They had a fairly lengthy discussion near the end regarding Rob's future, and as someone who spends alot of time with the team on the trips and stuff, Barry was fairly adamant that even Rob doesn't quite know what the rest of the season will entail.  While his progression from the scooter to seemingly comfortably walking in the boot is encouraging, I think this really might just be a case of no one really knows.

The original estimate was that this sort of injury usually takes 4-8 weeks to heal. I put next week's Brown game at 7 weeks, and Princeton at 8. So if he's not healed by then, albeit perhaps not in game condition, I wouldn't count on him for the rest of the season.

But then, what do I know? Maybe one of the MD's on the board can shed some light on the topic.

Not this one. Look there is no way for anyone, other than who is taking care of him, to know. Too many variables with the human body. All we can do is sit and wait.

[Cop at Lynah]

I can't remember where I heard it - but it was said that they were looking to have Rob on the field for a few minutes during the Brown game and if he came out of it o.k. then he would be a go for the Princeton game and beyond.

[Swampy]

I can't remember where I heard it - but it was said that they were looking to have Rob on the field for a few minutes during the Brown game and if he came out of it o.k. then he would be a go for the Princeton game and beyond.

Seems like an odd strategy for the coaching staff. It it were me, I'd keep RP's status secret until I'm ready to use him for real in a game. I'd use scrimmages during practices to tell if he's ready. The only reason(s) I'd ease him back in over the course of two or more games are (1) he needs time to get back into game shape or (2) there's some medical advice against over-doing it. Otherwise, I'd keep opposing coaches guessing: let them prepare for two different possibilities, as Rex Ryan said about how he intends to use Sanchez & Tebow on the Jets.

[jtn27]

I can't remember where I heard it - but it was said that they were looking to have Rob on the field for a few minutes during the Brown game and if he came out of it o.k. then he would be a go for the Princeton game and beyond.

Seems like an odd strategy for the coaching staff. It it were me, I'd keep RP's status secret until I'm ready to use him for real in a game. I'd use scrimmages during practices to tell if he's ready. The only reason(s) I'd ease him back in over the course of two or more games are (1) he needs time to get back into game shape or (2) there's some medical advice against over-doing it. Otherwise, I'd keep opposing coaches guessing: let them prepare for two different possibilities, as Rex Ryan said about how he intends to use Sanchez & Tebow on the Jets.

Do we really want our coaching staff imitating Rex Ryan and the Jets?

[Robb]

I can't remember where I heard it - but it was said that they were looking to have Rob on the field for a few minutes during the Brown game and if he came out of it o.k. then he would be a go for the Princeton game and beyond.

Seems like an odd strategy for the coaching staff. It it were me, I'd keep RP's status secret until I'm ready to use him for real in a game. I'd use scrimmages during practices to tell if he's ready. The only reason(s) I'd ease him back in over the course of two or more games are (1) he needs time to get back into game shape or (2) there's some medical advice against over-doing it. Otherwise, I'd keep opposing coaches guessing: let them prepare for two different possibilities, as Rex Ryan said about how he intends to use Sanchez & Tebow on the Jets.

Even if RP went in for a few minutes of the Brown game, I doubt that Princeton would know for sure whether he was going to be able to go against them - and even if they did, I doubt they'd know whether he was going to be 50%, 75%, 90%, 100%, etc.  Seeing him for just a couple of minutes against Brown might actually *increase* their uncertainty.

[Ronald '09]

http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/04/19/sources-cornells-rob-pannell-returns-practice-likely-out-versus-brown

Rob back a practice, probably not going to play Saturday.  All in all, good news.

[Johnny 5]

http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/04/19/sources-cornells-rob-pannell-returns-practice-likely-out-versus-brown

Rob back a practice, probably not going to play Saturday.  All in all, good news.

Yes, there is a God, Alice!!

::banana::

[upprdeck]

still interesting since he cant RS and play as a graduating player next year, would he have to withdraw from classes to even try to play next year?

[Robb]

still interesting since he cant RS and play as a graduating player next year, would he have to withdraw from classes to even try to play next year?

I'm pretty sure he would.  Those were definitely the rules in place when I was there (early 90s).

I know I've told this story before, but I had an outside scholarship that was only good toward my undergrad tuition.  I could have graduated a semester early, but I was planning on sticking around for an MEng anyway.  I talked over the options with the Registrar and the Engineering admin, and the only way I could stay registered as an undergrad for my 8th semester (to keep my scholarship) was to make sure to put off one required class until that semester.  Otherwise, as soon as I fulfilled all the requirements, I would automatically graduate and not be allowed to register as an undergrad.  I'm sure if an athlete were in that position, he would have to do the same thing, since grad students can't compete in Ivy athletics.

[Hillel Hoffmann]

Robert is back. He's rebuilt. He's angry.

Lacrosse world, you have disappointed me for the last time.

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O61Do03ZCjw[/video]

[Josh '99]

Robert is back. He's rebuilt. He's angry.

Lacrosse world, you have disappointed me for the last time.

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O61Do03ZCjw[/video]

He's been rebuilt?  Should we start calling him "Robot Pannell"?

[upprdeck]

what happens to kids that graduate in 3 years? are they told they cant play a 4th year?

[Ronald '09]

what happens to kids that graduate in 3 years? are they told they cant play a 4th year?

Yeah, Jordan Kary of the hockey team is an example.

But, as was covered when Rob first got hurt, if he missed the rest of the year, he would be eligible to play for a non-Ivy League team next year if the NCAA granted him a medical redshirt.  Since he's practicing now, it looks likely that he will play again this year though, so that would make the whole discussion academic.

[David Harding]

what happens to kids that graduate in 3 years? are they told they cant play a 4th year?

Right, not at Cornell.  But they can go to a non-Ivy for graduate school and play there for a year.

[Johnny 5]

what happens to kids that graduate in 3 years? are they told they cant play a 4th year?

Right, not at Cornell.  But they can go to a non-Ivy for graduate school and play there for a year.

Wow! Maybe he could play for Syracuse next year?!

I will now commit seppuku.

::thud::