Players return late July except...

[EdSaid]

"asymptomatic superspreaders" & "anarchist history and thought"

A problem for colleges in the fall: reluctant professors - The Boston Globe

Thousands of instructors at American colleges and universities have told administrators in recent days that they are unwilling to resume in-person classes because of the pandemic.

www.bostonglobe.com

An interesting read from the Boston Globe. I would actually like to take that class on anarchist history.

 

[Carnac]

Maybe some reduced conference only games with the Eastern teams of the Big East playing each other and the Mid US Big East teams playing each other ???

Yes, and eliminate air travel over 2 hours. Mix in some local OOC schools within a 750 mile radius just for this season to fill in the schedule.

 

[Alydar]

A lot of my college memories involve sharing bottles and joints. I read that at about the same time either the Asian and Hong Kong flu was killing people all over the world. I never remember ever giving it a moment of concern. My habits didn't change.
If I were a middle aged instructor I would be very concerned.

 

[Alydar]

Yes, and eliminate air travel over 2 hours. Mix in some local OOC games just for this season.

UConn travels by charter.

 

[formerlurker]

A lot of my college memories involve sharing bottles and joints.

I would read ANY book that started this way.

 

[Carnac]

UConn travels by charter.

Right. I would not think this would pose the same problems/challenges faced by teams that fly commercial. I have not read a post here that noted exactly what those concerns are.

 

[KY Card Fan]

UConn travels by charter.

Louisville also travels by charter. So do many schools. But most fly commercial. I don't know about you folks, but I wouldn't want my (grand)daughter flying commercial on a packed plane this fall/winter unless it was an emergency. And college sports is far from an emergency.

 

[Dokey]

Let the NCAA settle this right now. All college sports, football, basketball, tiddily winks, whatever, will be played starting March 1, 2021, give or take a couple of weeks. Are you ready for July Madness? Hopefully, we will have a working vaccine by then.

 

[cohenzone]

I wonder what this does to men's soccer?

Many sports affected at UConn. Football has Canadians including 2 QB, Men’s hoops has an incoming Canadian, I’m sure the hockey teams have foreign players. Players who stayed in the US will be okay but not sure how many UConn kids did once in person classes were suspended

 

[UConnCat]

Many sports affected at UConn. Football has Canadians including 2 QB, Men’s hoops has an incoming Canadian, I’m sure the hockey teams have foreign players. Players who stayed in the US will be okay but not sure how many UConn kids did once in person classes were suspended

 

[cohenzone]

Any idea how and when and under what exception they got in?

 

[MilfordHusky]

Any idea how and when and under what exception they got in?

The football exception.

 

[eebmg]

The football exception.

UConn can qualify for a football exception?

 

[UConnCat]

According to the notices, during the effective dates of the restrictions:

"... travel through the land ports of entry and ferry terminals along the [... United States-Canada and United States-Mexico borders] ... shall be limited to "essential travel," which includes, but is not limited to-

• U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents returning to the United States;
• Individuals traveling for medical purposes (e.g., to receive medical treatment in the United States);
• Individuals traveling to attend educational institutions; *

 

[donalddoowop]

That seems to mean Edwards will be allowed to travel to UConn.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Probably true about Edwards. Watched an interview a few days ago and GA seemed more concerned about Anna and Nika when he was discussing international players.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

21 year-old Penn State student dies of Covid-19

Penn State student dies of COVID-19 complications in Allentown | Penn State University

"UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State has learned through family and friends that Juan Garcia, a 21-year-old College of Earth and Mineral Sciences student from Allentown, died June 30 of respiratory failure and COVID-19. His death is the first known Penn State student death related to the coronavirus.

“We are profoundly saddened to learn about Juan’s untimely death during this pandemic,” said Vice President for Student Affairs Damon Sims. “While I did not know Juan personally, we have learned through conversations with those closest to him that this young man had a remarkable spirit and was greatly loved. I know our entire campus community sends our deepest condolences to his family and friends as they grieve this unthinkable loss. It is a poignant reminder that no one among us is immune to the worst consequences of this virus.”

How does this season happen?.....

 

[HopJim]

Right. I would not think this would pose the same problems/challenges faced by teams that fly commercial. I have not read a post here that noted exactly what those concerns are.

Does it really make a material difference what type of plane they fly? If an opposition players gets the virus, likely UConn will during the game.

 

[HuskylnSC]

If I remember correctly the problem with either Anna or Nika is the acquisition of a visa since the office that provides the visa is closed.

 

[Biff]

If I remember correctly the problem with either Anna or Nika is the acquisition of a visa since the office that provides the visa is closed.

Nika

 

[MTHusky]

It is my understanding from my daughter who works in Poland that student visa's aren't being issued. Now if she was a professional ball player, she will be let in; go figure.

 

[UConnCat]

It is my understanding from my daughter who works in Poland that student visa's aren't being issued. Now if she was a professional ball player, she will be let in; go figure.

Anna already has a student visa. The issue for her is the US ban on travel from certain European countries, including Poland.

 

[hoopsfan22]

New immigration rules just out today says students on visas have to leave the country or transfer to another school if their school goes to online learning. Doesn't sound good considering many schools have already said they are switching to online learning after Thanksgiving. Hopefully more details are released and this isn't as draconian as it sounds. Somewhere there has to be exceptions that allow our foreign players to come here and be able to stay.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Here is a link to the information.

SEVP modifies temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking online courses during fall 2020 semester

Due to COVID-19, SEVP instituted a temporary exemption regarding online courses for the spring and summer semesters. This policy permitted nonimmigrant students to take more online courses than normally permitted by federal regulation to maintain their nonimmigrant status during the COVID-19...

www.ice.gov

 

[eebmg]

This seems very serious No end to the hurdles being thrown up.