Saturday, March 28, 2009

This is sad

It's always tough to hear the news about a kid having to let go of the sport he loves due to injury. Nevada's Richie Phillips is the one this time. It's good he will remain at Nevada and have the opportunity to earn his degree -- which is the good news that comes out of this.

Injuries end Phillips' career at Nevada
Reno Gazette-Journal staff report
March 28, 2009


Richie Phillips, a junior forward on the Nevada basketball team, was forced to end his career because of recurring tibial stress fractures and chronic pain, coach Mark Fox announced Friday.

"It's always sad when a kid's career ends, but when it is taken from him by reasons out of his control, it's heartbreaking," Fox said in a news release. "This was very difficult news for Richie to receive, and I feel terrible for him. Richie will remain a part of our program and is on track to graduate in December. It's unfortunate that his bones haven't been able to handle the stresses of what we do..."

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