Covid break

[ARIDE]

Why is Butler playing today and we are not playing tomorrow? BIG EAST or State of CT ?

 

[Get a Job]

Well, both teams are under the jurisdiction of the Big East, so...

 

[87Xfer]

Well, both teams are under the jurisdiction of the Big East, so...

Yeah, this is getting close to the "he should red shirt" stuff. UConn's COVID protocols are being driven by whatever conversations are happening within the state of CT. Why is this so hard to grok?

 

[calamity17]

State of CT health department is an embarrassment.

 

[JakeTheDog]

I can understand cancelling Nova out of an abundance of caution, but there’s no reason they couldn’t have tested out and played St. John’s tomorrow.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I can understand cancelling Nova out of an abundance of caution, but there’s no reason they couldn’t have tested out and played St. John’s tomorrow.

There's a perfectly rational and expected reason why UConn is not paying and Butler is playing.

CT residents who vote have elected officials who will go maximum turtle and avoid any risk no no matter how much it flies in the face of science and data.

This isn't complicated or unexpected.

 

[Bongo Fury]

Out of frustration and not knowing the details I was wondering if the officials were tested often enough? Maybe they were? Or not?

 

[uconngb]

Until Bouk is healthy I am fine having games postponed

 

[Lucelab113]

Until Bouk is healthy I am fine having games postponed

Agreed. But I hope they are at least able to practice.

 

[Get a Job]

To my recollection and understanding, the CDC guidance stipulates that anyone exposed to a person known to be infected can trust a negative test result no sooner than 7 days after the exposure. If that's true, Butler is doing the wrong thing by playing today. Then again, maybe no one exceeded the proximity and duration thresholds required to meet the definition of exposure. I don't know, but I also suspect that none of you who are so sure that Connecticut is stupid and Butler is doing the right thing know either.

 

[HeGotGame]

Until Bouk is healthy I am fine having games postponed

Beta

 

[uconnfan68]

There's a perfectly rational and expected reason why UConn is not paying and Butler is playing.

CT residents who vote have elected officials who will go maximum turtle and avoid any risk no no matter how much it flies in the face of science and data.

This isn't complicated or unexpected.

You’re a true Florida man now.

 

[Chin Diesel]

To my recollection and understanding, the CDC guidance stipulates that anyone exposed to a person known to be infected can trust a negative test result no sooner than 7 days after the exposure. If that's true, Butler is doing the wrong thing by playing today. Then again, maybe no one exceeded the proximity and duration thresholds required to meet the definition of exposure. I don't know, but I also suspect that none of you who are so sure that Connecticut is stupid and Butler is doing the right thing know either.

Here's the current CDC "guidelines".

It would seem the trigger for cancelling the games would be directly being hit with droplets. It's highly unlikely any players had 6 minutes of exposure within the distance.

CDC also gives examples of how/when to use tests to shorten quarantine timelines.

I put quotes around guidelines because CDC states clearly states health officials have final say o how to proceed.

COVID-19 and Your Health

Symptoms, testing, what to do if sick, daily activities, and more.

www.cdc.gov

 

[Marbles90]

I am not conspiracy theorist, but the UConn women played Arkansas with six players out with Covid and the hockey team played yesterday and today with two Merrimack players out with Covid. So, maybe it’s not about the CTDPH and more about waiting ‘til Bouk gets back?

 

[Chin Diesel]

You’re a true Florida man now.

Indeed. Golf has been great, working at home has been great and supporting local businesses has been great.

 

[HooperScooper]

Out of frustration and not knowing the details I was wondering if the officials were tested often enough? Maybe they were? Or not?

Here's your answer (in the article).

Villanova and St. John's games postponed...

Stupid that Butler is playing and we aren't. SMH, what a ****show. FIFY

the-boneyard.com

 

[FatHank]

Indeed. Golf has been great, working at home has been great and supporting local businesses has been great.

Hollywood Beach was dandy for me today as well. ??

 

[navery12]

First 14 days was too long for people, then 10 was too long, then 7 wasn't good enough. Starting to think people just like to complain

 

[August_West]

State of CT health department is an embarrassment.

What do you hate most about it ? The fact we are 37th in country in infection rate?

or 5th in country in vaccination rate?

Idiot.

 

[Scoe]

I am one that is against games being cancelled unless theres a team wide outbreak under these circumstances I'm ok with it since Bouknight is injured. Its a dirty tactic but sometimes you have to play dirty

 

[Edward Sargent]

Why is Butler playing today and we are not playing tomorrow? BIG EAST or State of CT ?

It seems that it is both. The Big East must have agreed to abide by the individual state mandates. State mandates are guided by CDC but do not have to adhere to them strictly, as they are guidelines. State mandates reflect statistics in the state. Stats I assume include everything from infection, rate, hospitalization, availability of beds etc. CT has the Yale School of Public Health which is considered one of the best in the world to guide it as well. I will put my trust in CTDPH over the UCBY!