OSU playing it safe with Big Game James
Published: 1/14/2010 3:19 PM
Last Modified: 1/14/2010 3:19 PM
Oklahoma State basketball coach Travis Ford, in his first media availability session since a Big Monday loss at Oklahoma, indicated Thursday that the Cowboys are playing it safe with guard James Anderson, who leads the Big 12 in scoring.
Anderson, who sustained a head injury against OU, did not practice Wednesday, but will practice Thursday, according to Ford.
OSU athletic trainer Jason Miller said through a sports information spokesman that Anderson has not exhibited any concussion-related symptoms.
Asked if Anderson was held out of practice Wednesday as a precautionary measure, Ford said, "More than anything. We wanted to make sure he is OK. He felt fine, but, still, I don’t think he was feeling 100 percent. So, as of today, I think he is 100 percent."
Miller indicated that an extra day of rest would be good for Anderson, who is expected to play in OSU's next game (Saturday at Baylor).
Ford also said post players Marshall Moses and Jarred Shaw missed practice Wednesday due to sickness.
"It's kind of typical of our year," Ford said.
--Jimmie Tramel.
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Jimmie Tramel
Sports Writer
