Sam Maniscalco taking long road back

"In a way, I had a tough time with patience before I had to go through this," Maniscalco said. "I've learned through this process that I've garnered a lot of patience. I've realized patience is key in a situation like that.

"It's hard for me to hold back. Technically, I could be out there playing with contact. The way my body feels, yes, I think I could do it. It's just not the right time yet."

Scott Powers