During yesterdays game against Dayton, Butler's leading scorer was fouled hard. He hit the pads under the basket and lay on the floor for several minutes because he had lost feeling in his arms and legs. He was put on a stretcher and carried out. Further examination shows no nerve damage or broken bones. Listed as 50/50 for the game against Gonzaga.
For those that do not remember or did not know. ESPN did a 3 part series on the Zags about 10 years ago. It finally surfaced on Youtube. This is episode 3 but you can find the other 2 as well. I chose to link to episode 3 because it has footage of the Zags crushing the Gaels :)
Not that I'm completely fond of his characterization of the Zags but I think it pretty accurately describes the current strengths and weaknesses of the team right now. Best I've heard from an analyst so far.
Dick Vitale showing some love for GU, recognizing the backcourt as #5 in the nation. I think they may be even higher than that, but anytime Vitale or the East coast in general is paying attention, it's a good thing!!
By Hoopsworld, USA Today Sports. "The Big Dance is always based on matchups and that’s what makes this team so scary—the Bulldogs can guard most teams and will pose matchup problems with a high-octane..."
