For Want of a Big Toe - Derrick Rose lost for the season

All the subsequent injuries Derrick suffered throughout the year can be traced back to the turf toe malady, IMO.

People downplayed the injury somewhat when it occurred but all the time missed for other injuries (back, groin) related to this initial problem, is what may have cost the Bulls their championship chances this season.

Turf Toe, is it real?
http://www.cobrabrigade.com/2007/11/turf_toe_is_it_real.php

from wikipedia:
For Want of a Nail (proverb) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

"For Want of a Nail" is a proverbial rhyme showing that small actions can result in large consequences.

For Want of a Nail

For want of a nail the shoe was lost.
For want of a shoe the horse was lost.
For want of a horse the rider was lost.
For want of a rider the message was lost.
For want of a message the battle was lost.
For want of a battle the kingdom was lost.
And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.

So the second guessing -- sports fans and talk radios favorite sport -- of Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau can now officially begin. This is a guy who was coach of the year last year as a rookie coach and was being put forth by some local wags as an even better candidate this year. He certainly did not get any dumber this year, but you don't drop the franchises prized crystal on the floor without repercussions.

Of course, Stripes fans (or Bill Murray fans) all know just how important a big toe can be. And in case you've forgotten, here's the classic scene.

stripes bigtoe