Erica Junod

[mred]

Erica Junod has been cleared to practice. Coach Fennelly told the crowd at his monthly chat with the public on campus that it's now a matter of when she comes back this season, not "if".

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=3119660&BRD=2034&PAG=461&dept_id=331740&rfi=6Here's the article</a>

[elfdenmom]

I thought she had received an injury redshirt this year. Wouldn't it be better long term to save her for the extra year?

[mred]

She already has an injury redshirt from her first year at Iowa State (she got mono). If I understand the rules right, she could petition the NCAA for a sixth year of eligibility (and she'd likely get it) but she may not have any desire to spend six years at ISU.

[carolann]

Good news about Juneau. If she can be a contributor for post season, that could be a big, big help to ISU.

[CyRox98]

Don't remember where it was I read it, but a while back I heard that Junod was not eligible for another redshirt season. No reason was given for why not, so I don't know the logic behind it. I think that may have been a factor in her really working hard to come back this season - since it would have been lost otherwise.

[NorthForty]

The Des Moines Register said today that Erica could be playing as soon as Feb. 9 (home game vs. Colorado) She practiced yesterday and even scrimmaged as a member of the scout team. This is very good news!

[Press]

That's great news for Erica and ISU. It's just amazing how quickly they get players back on the court these days. I guess the real test will be how much it will slow her down. I hope she has good luck getting back.