My students have observed that basketball is too rough for my and that I may need to just stop playing. I'm beginning to agree.
I have been playing in a league for the past month or so. The above photo was taken several weeks ago: I got jabbed in the eye, producing a cut on my eyelid and a black eye surrounding it.
Then on Monday I rolled my ankle pretty badly. This shot was taken after I got home, took my shoes (and ankle braces, ironically) off, propped up my foot and watched the swelling begin. Today it's purple and puffy, and every bit as disturbing as this shot.
So maybe I'll convert to volleyball exclusively. Or something even more tame like mixed martial arts. I'm sure nothing will treat me quite as badly as my old, beloved basketball.
