Start Baker on one Leg!

[shoxlax]

The guy would play with more heart and intelligence than our seniors right now.

Have him limp around for about 30 seconds out there in front of the home crowd then take him out.

Maybe that would send a message.

[SubGod22]

I believe he starts running this week. Don't know if he has, or if it's later, but there's still some hope that he could help, depending upon how his foot responds

[ShockerPrez]

Let him heal fully. We will need him in St louis for us to make the tourney. Unless by some miracle we win out.

Be sure to tip your waitresses.

[RoyalShock]

In two radio interview podcasts I've listened to this past week Marshall has hinted that Baker may not return at all this season. Be hopeful, but not overly so.

[SubGod22]

In two radio interview podcasts I've listened to this past week Marshall has hinted that Baker may not return at all this season. Be hopeful, but not overly so.

I've only heard the one quote from last week or so and I took it as he simply doesn't know how the foot will respond as it's a difficult injury to predict. I think we'll have a better idea in a week or so. If the foot is doing ok, it's just a conditioning issue. If it's not responding well....

[MadaboutWu]

I've only heard the one quote from last week or so and I took it as he simply doesn't know how the foot will respond as it's a difficult injury to predict. I think we'll have a better idea in a week or so. If the foot is doing ok, it's just a conditioning issue. If it's not responding well....

In the radio interview I heard earlier HCGM said it is a dangerous injury that can be exacerbated, that you do not want to risk a full break, and that we have to think about Ron Baker's whole career, not just this season. Certainly he didn't close the door on this season, but it left me pessimistic. Now that was ten days ago, but it left me doubting whether we would see RB at all this season.

[shoxlax]

I hope people know I was kidding about starting him for 30 seconds.....but there is some merit to sending a message.

[ShockerFever]

Could Baker have applied for medical hardship before the deadline back in December and got another year of eligibility? Would be sad if this entire year goes wasted.

[GoShockers89]

I've only heard the one quote from last week or so and I took it as he simply doesn't know how the foot will respond as it's a difficult injury to predict. I think we'll have a better idea in a week or so. If the foot is doing ok, it's just a conditioning issue. If it's not responding well....

In yesterday's podcast with Katz, he mentioned Baker's return with the caveat of "if he comes back at all." It did not sound confidence inspiring.

I am hopeful he can join us either in St. Louis or for whatever postseason tournament we end up in.

[tropicalshox]

Could Baker have applied for medical hardship before the deadline back in December and got another year of eligibility? Would be sad if this entire year goes wasted.

He's already taken a redshirt year for non-medical purposes. A second reshirt year, even for medical reasons would be denied.

[ShockerFever]

He's already taken a redshirt year for non-medical purposes. A second reshirt year, even for medical reasons would be denied.

Thank you.

I know there have been cases of 6 years of eligibility, but I assume those are extremely rare and for different reasons.

[MadaboutWu]

Thank you.

I know there have been cases of 6 years of eligibility, but I assume those are extremely rare and for different reasons.

They both have to be for medical reasons to get a sixth year.

[jocoshock]

Just put him in a wheel chair. With one hand and no legs, it would be an improvement.