(Editor's note: Purdue senior Katie Douglas, a 1999-2000 Kodak All-American, will share a weekly diary with ESPN.com throughout the season.)

Feb. 5, 2001

Dear Diary,

	Katie Douglas led the Big Ten in scoring last season with a 20.4 average.

I would first like to start by wishing teammate Camille Cooper a happy 22nd birthday! My we have grown so old here at Purdue. I am not really sure how exciting it is to turn 22, but I have heard that after 21 it is downhill from there. But, Camille, if you are reading this, have a wonderful birthday and enjoy the fact that you even got a day off from basketball.

Anyway, we are currently 21-3 for the season and 11-0 in the Big Ten. We played Illinois on Thursday and won 83-67. However, during the game I came down on another player's foot and sprained my ankle. It was pretty painful and I didn't return to action the rest of the game. Then, we played Michigan at home and won 73-64. Due to my high ankle sprain, I wasn't able to play, but for the record, I was probably more worn out from not playing than I have ever been as an active player.

I think that I got a little taste of what it might be like to become a coach. I always said that I would love to go into college coaching someday, but after yesterday, I might need to reevaluate that decision. I felt extremely helpless for my team and at times felt a bit nauseous. I guess it was because we were not playing so great. And being the competitor that I am, I wanted to get out there and help.

Luckily, we escaped the game with a victory and I didn't get sick. With the victory on Thursday, the senior class recorded its 100th victory. That is a tremendous accomplishment of which we are very proud. And after Sunday?s win, I officially have 80 minutes remaining to play in Mackey Arena -- my favorite. I can't believe how fast time flies by. It seems like yesterday when I was just a little freshman who couldn't imagine making it this far.

Other than hurting my ankle, last week was pretty good. I haven't had to deal with much homework, and so I have had time to catch up on some little things that I like to do. I got to watch a couple of movies, hang out with some friends and of course catch up on my sleeping time. The big breakthrough last week came when I finally got connected with cable. I finally got the opportunity to stay at home when a game came on and watch it on my own couch.

As you can see, life last week was pretty exciting. Oh, and if you want to know, The Wedding Planner with Matthew McConaughey was excellent. I really can't tell you much about the movie, but Matthew (we are on a first name basis) was incredible. I am, of course, talking about his acting skills. But he didn't look too bad, either.

As for this week, I am hoping to return to action for our game against Iowa on Thursday. I think the only thing on my mind is to get better so I don't have to experience the helpless feelings like I had on Sunday. My class work is very slim for this week, so I should get another chance to catch up on some other things.

Well, I am about to go and take care of this ankle thing with some rehab.

Until next time ... KT