CHRIS LOFTON IN WALKING BOOT AFTER INJURY AGAINST BUTLER; EXPECTED TO PLAY AGAINST LOUISVILLE ANYWAY
Rocky Top Talk —
Hey! Is that . . . ? No. Can't be. Yep. That's Chris Lofton in a walking boot. Great. Sure, coach Pearl expects him to play, and he did play in the second half of the game against Butler despite suffering the injury in the first half, but still. Great. Say what you want about Lofton not really having huge scoring games in the opening rounds, but just having him on the floor makes opponents alter their game plans. Somebody find this guy and carry him to his classes and to rehab for the next three days. We at least need him on the floor. Good luck, Chris!
Chris Lofton in walking boot
Card Chronicle —
You hate to hear this: Tennessee men's coach Bruce Pearl said senior guard Chris Lofton was in a protective walking boot Monday, but is expected to play in Thursday's game in Charlotte, N.C., against Louisville. Lofton suffered the injury during Sunday's win against Butler that moved the Vols into the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. "Chris tweaked his ankle in the ...
PM Roundup: Lofton’s Boot, Neuheisel’s ‘Pool’
The Big Lead —
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Tennessee star guard Chris Lofton in a walking boot? Yikes. (Vols Extra)
Real nice piece here on Davidson’s superstar, Stephen Curry. (Charlotte Observer)
In-depth, well-reasoned piece on why Duke isn’t in that much trouble. (Big Duke Balls)
Why we love TJ Simers: He called Rick Neuheisel to ask how his bracket was working out. (LA Times)
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Chris Lofton = One-Legged Shooter?
Intentional Foul —
Here’s some tournament news that might make the Losers With Socks dudes upset: apparently, shooting wunderkind Chris Lofton slightly injured one of his legs and has been wearing a walking boot because of it. Now, being in Tennessee, wearing boots might seem like normal behavior, but remember, Lofton is supposed to be getting ready for a massive game against the Louisville Cardinals.
Tennessee men’s coach Bruce Pearl said senior guard Chris Lofton was in a protective walking boot Monday, but is expected to play in Thursday’s game in Charlotte, N.C., against Louisville. ...
