Welcome home, fellow Gator.

The Gator Nation's oldest and most active insider community
Join today!

Micah Handlogten appreciation thread - includes all updates and news!

Discussion in 'Nuttin but Net' started by gatorstrackman, Mar 17, 2024.

  1. antny1

    antny1 GC Hall of Fame

    4,082
    2,094
    2,498
    Dec 3, 2019
    Gordon haywood from the Celtics a few years ago as well. The trampoline thing isn't necessarily the frame. It's either an awkward timed rebound or just a bad angle on landing. I blew my ACL, MCL and meniscus on a work accident from stepping down awkwardly while weighted down with about 60 pounds of gear. I think the biggest factor in any of these type of breaks is coming down in a relaxed state. A person braces for landing in a normal jump. When someone gets bumped mid air, gets legs taken out etc and lands at a slightly different time and angle is when bad things happen. When muscles aren't engaged the bone bears the full force.
     
    • Informative Informative x 1
  2. gatormonk

    gatormonk GC Hall of Fame

    6,056
    5,164
    2,603
    Apr 3, 2007
    He's returning to Gainesville today, per Jacob Rudner.
     
    • Like Like x 6
    • Fistbump/Thanks! Fistbump/Thanks! x 3
  3. tampajack1

    tampajack1 Premium Member

    8,995
    1,502
    2,453
    Apr 3, 2007
    Scottie Lewis.
     
  4. ApexNC

    ApexNC GC Hall of Fame

    13,153
    16,142
    3,173
    Apr 8, 2007
    NC
     
    • Like Like x 7
    • Fistbump/Thanks! Fistbump/Thanks! x 4
  5. oneatatime

    oneatatime GC Hall of Fame

    5,557
    466
    368
    Apr 19, 2007
    • Winner Winner x 6
    • Fistbump/Thanks! Fistbump/Thanks! x 3
    • Agree Agree x 1
  6. Bazza

    Bazza Moderator

    36,107
    13,702
    3,803
    Jan 2, 2009
    New Smyrna Beach

    Thanks for posting @oneatatime - a really great article I urge everyone to read.

     
    • Agree Agree x 1
    • Fistbump/Thanks! Fistbump/Thanks! x 1
  7. UF76JMH

    UF76JMH Junior

    108
    131
    1,793
    Sep 27, 2008
    Charleston SC
  8. fox

    fox GC Hall of Fame

    16,967
    27,949
    3,328
    Apr 3, 2007
    Florida Beachland
    After reading that it feels like we already won. It is going to be very emotional and inspiring. One of the best stories of the tournament to have him there.
     
    Last edited: Mar 19, 2024
    • Like Like x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
  9. G8rmann

    G8rmann Premium Member

    3,677
    9,505
    2,753
    Feb 20, 2014
    Micah is a warrior and has been a very valuable Gator and starter in the 4 man big rotation. Rebounding involves a lot of want to. He moves well which means there is far more upside to his game. There's room for him to get stronger, develop a post move, extend his shooting range, improve ball handling and passing skills and on and on...

    For all those with knowledge on the subject, my mind is on how the injury will delay or limit his future career as I understand there may even be a few bucks to be made as a professional athlete.

    Seems like absent some key missing information and barring complications, we should expect Micah to be able to resume his playing career without limits. Is this correct? Thanks!
     
  10. tommyvee

    tommyvee GC Hall of Fame

    15,019
    8,547
    3,293
    May 16, 2007
     
    • Like Like x 4
    • Fistbump/Thanks! Fistbump/Thanks! x 2
  11. thenazz

    thenazz Senior

    201
    59
    1,738
    Sep 4, 2017
    Albuquerque
    • Agree Agree x 3
  12. GatorPlanet

    GatorPlanet GC Hall of Fame

    8,856
    1,968
    1,088
    Apr 15, 2007
    Maitland, FL
    They must have a helluva spacious car.
     
    • Funny Funny x 5
  13. oneatatime

    oneatatime GC Hall of Fame

    5,557
    466
    368
    Apr 19, 2007
    Based on Kugel's reaction to Micah's injury, if there is any chance that he could play Friday, I would think having his buddy there would be very inspiring.
     
  14. ApexNC

    ApexNC GC Hall of Fame

    13,153
    16,142
    3,173
    Apr 8, 2007
    NC
    LOL...I was thinking the exact thing. Wondering if they'll rent an RV
     
  15. ufstrong57

    ufstrong57 Junior

    174
    60
    118
    Nov 13, 2023
    What a great character guy! In a world of me me me, he is not that. He now becomes one of my favorite players on the team. So happy he is all Gator.
     
    • Agree Agree x 6
  16. Gatorhead

    Gatorhead GC Hall of Fame

    16,272
    4,957
    3,313
    Apr 3, 2007
    Philadelphia
    Get well Micah! Thank you for a wonderful season!
     
    • Friendly Friendly x 1
  17. gatortenor37

    gatortenor37 GC Hall of Fame

    1,961
    1,658
    1,998
    Jan 29, 2016
    Arkansas
    Love his spirit! He will be able to watch his team play in Indy! Speedy recovery Micah! Go Gators!
     
    • Friendly Friendly x 1
  18. deathroll

    deathroll GC Hall of Fame

    4,387
    369
    193
    Apr 8, 2007
    St. Petersburg, FL
    No, instead his folks are driving him to the Gators game.
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
  19. Bazza

    Bazza Moderator

    36,107
    13,702
    3,803
    Jan 2, 2009
    New Smyrna Beach
    100%, and I would say that describes our entire team!
     
    • Like Like x 2
    • Agree Agree x 1
  20. manigordo

    manigordo GC Hall of Fame

    Micah has truly inspired me. I have felt lousy since it happened. I actually feel a lot better. Go Micah! Go Gators!!
     
    • Like Like x 2
    • Friendly Friendly x 1