Tomorrow’s game is also postponed

[Jibariqua]

It seems odd to me that Alabama & Ohio State were able to play last night without a single positive test among the hundreds of players/staff .. mebbe bcuz the colleges make BIG money on football, waaay less on women's basketball. Thus, I smell a rat, eh?

CFB teams don’t list the reasons a player is out but Ohio State‘s kicker said he tested positive.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

As fans we are getting a proverbial beating in this herky jerky season for sure. But I feel most terrible for these young athletes of ours and I wish there was some visible way we could show them our support and affection.

 

[mbr33ct]

I think the best way to show we are with them is to go into a 14 day pause from posting on the Boneyard.

 

[Blue Huskie]

This is such a drag.

 

[JordyG]

It almost feels as if whoever wins the NC it will feel tainted; maybe not the team that wins, but to all other teams.

Almost feels. If there is a championship though the team that wins that banner will rise that thing high. No doubt.

 

[tomcat]

I can see it now. UConn lurches through the season, winning the games it plays and not being able to play the really tough ones. Finishes the season something like, oh, let's say 18-0. Goes to the tournament and, untested by serious competition, loses to (fill in the blank -- SC, Lville, Stamford). Not because they are really a lesser team, but because they didn't get to face the competition that Geno hoped they would, and that they needed ti improve the way a Geno team ordinarily would..

 

[CocoHusky]

so what exactly does this mean? Someone on Providence players or staff tested positive, or just might have been exposed? Does UConn now have to also pause for 14 days or 10 days, or until they all get tested? I guess we will just have to wait and find out in a few days.

I'm not sure what the heck it means but South Carolina recently paused and that pause only lasted 3 days.
I still think the adults need to step in and have an extended pause- just not fair to be putting these kids through this.

 

[CocoHusky]

I can see it now. UConn lurches through the season, winning the games it plays and not being able to play the really tough ones. Finishes the season something like, oh, let's say 18-0. Goes to the tournament and, untested by serious competition, loses to (fill in the blank -- SC, Lville, Stamford). Not because they are really a lesser team, but because they didn't get to face the competition that Geno hoped they would, and that they needed ti improve the way a Geno team ordinarily would..

If UCONN WBB loses to Stamford we are in big trouble. Given the unknown and untested I'd still bet on Geno.

 

[DefenseBB]

It seems odd to me that Alabama & Ohio State were able to play last night without a single positive test among the hundreds of players/staff .. mebbe bcuz the colleges make BIG money on football, waaay less on women's basketball. Thus, I smell a rat, eh?

I guess you didn't hear any of the discussion by the announcers of players left home due to positive tests? Can we not by cynical about a deadly pandemic?

 

[CocoHusky]

It almost feels as if whoever wins the NC it will feel tainted; maybe not the team that wins, but to all other teams.

I didn't feel or detect any taint last night when Alabama was celebrating. In fact many of the players and coaches said the COVID experience made it more special and bonded the team together in a way it otherwise could not have.

 

[psconn]

Basketball is an escape from the unspeakable (off Boneyard limits) things going on in the country BUT, the Celtics season is effectively on hold, Husky WBB effectively on hold, Friday's UConn men's game postponed (fingers crossed for Monday).... Football? Pats and UConn are long gone. I keep trying to count my blessings and remember we aren't the first generation to face adversity. I have a roof over my head, food on the table, family who loves me and a fair degree of health. Better off than many, many people... that really should be all anyone needs, right?........

..... Right???

 

[dtbtbtb]

While i hate it as a fan, i feel real bad for the players and coaches. It must feel like hell for them.

 

[hart2hart]

Oh......darn!
When would the next game be?

 

[j66kicker]

It seems odd to me that Alabama & Ohio State were able to play last night without a single positive test among the hundreds of players/staff .. mebbe bcuz the colleges make BIG money on football, waaay less on women's basketball. Thus, I smell a rat, eh?

20 of Ohio State’s roster players were unavailable due to testing positive or contact tracing. B1G appealed to postpone the game for a week, and were denied. So Ohio State appealed to Alabama and were told, “We played 11 games and took care of our business - go pound sand.” So they played anyway.

 

[eebmg]

25+ years of UConn archives.

 

[KY Card Fan]

Other conferences do not appear to be taking as many precautonary measures as the Big East...I am not complaining..It worries me that other schools are be too lacked with the rules...or am I missing something?

You are certainly missing what's been happening in the ACC.....

 

[browns]

Well that just put a downer on the rest of the night

 

[MooseJaw]

I feel sorry for all students period........my daughter's freshman college year has been spent in our living room not in her class room or dorm.......

Yep, but they are young and resilient, with little chance of lasting physical damage if infected. Not so for many ole farts. Vaccinate us all, please hurry running out of cool aide.

 

[Ex Nutmegger]

If UCONN WBB loses to Stamford we are in big trouble. Given the unknown and untested I'd still bet on Geno.

The UConn women are not likely to loose to Stamford in the foreseeable future. They might(not by my eye, but apparently by some) lose to Stanford again some day.
Old Leland Stanford would not be happy with anyone messing with his name.

 

[Bama fan]

Can't be . Not again 😫😫 Somebody shake me, slap me , throw some cold water on me , please wake me up !........I know I must be having a nightmare !

All through this long and sleepless night, I hear my neighbors talking.

 

[CTisballers]

This season can’t be more frustrating, stressful and depressing. I get so hype days before game day to only be disappointed 😞

 

[Tonyc]

You know what? Its out of our control. At some point we will get all the games in. We may be playing alot of games in a shorter period of time but we will get them in. With that said this is terrible. Looking forward to a game and then they cancel it. Hey gotta do whats best for everyone. You dont wanna play with peoples health.

 

[Zinethar]

UConn not looking for a game this time because the next 2 games were postponed because UConn may have been exposed during its last game. I would think that if no one tests positive in the next 3 days or so then they might be allowed to try to reschedule. If someone does test positive...

 

[Dokey]

The solution? Get these teams healthy, quarantine, then get in one location to play each other round-robin style. Aim to play 3-5 games in a span of 10 days. I have to think most BE coaches would be in favor...specially tournament hopefuls like Uconn, Villanova, and Marquette.

Well, there is something called school.

 

[Pastahusky98]

Well, there is something called school.

Most students are having classes online because of COVID. Also, student athletes are away regularly during the academic year because of road games. If they can make it work then, why not now?

 

[JellyBean]

I have to give praise, respect, and kudos to all of the teams this year. Teams that decided to end their seasons before or during, crazy respect! Teams that are still trying to push through, crazy respect. These players, coaches, programs, and the athlete departments across the land have to be exhausted at the end of the day!

You spend so much time putting time into practice, game planning, and finding teams to play. Go to bed at night. Hoping and praying that when you wake up, the game is still on. Then you spend those waking hours on pins and needles, hoping and praying that come game time, you still have a game. Then you spend those last seconds, praying that you can play a game and get through it all. Props and praise to all teams. In or out. Crazy respect.

 

[Jingo]

20 of Ohio State’s roster players were unavailable due to testing positive or contact tracing. B1G appealed to postpone the game for a week, and were denied. So Ohio State appealed to Alabama and were told, “We played 11 games and took care of our business - go pound sand.” So they played anyway.

Thanks for the explanation - Jingo

 

[X conn]

The NCAA just has to see some sense and at least pause the tournament until May or June. Many teams are going to find it hard to get 13 games in by March, and even if they do how prepared are they with so few games under their belt with weeks sometimes between games? The way it's going now is just not feasible for the players and not workable for good basketball.

Pause for what reason, and why May or June?

 

[Bigboote]

Can someone answer this question:

Is there any evidence that someone can have repeated negative tests and be communicable? UConn played PC on Saturday, so this game is four days later. Instant tests are not infallible, but they're actually very good, and from what I've read false positives outweigh false negatives. I would think two negative tests since the possible exposure should be adequate.

 

[JordyG]

Pause for what reason, and why May or June?

First, by that time most schools will have enough games under their belt. Players need those repetitions in order to really become a team. Secondly by that time some if not most people in and around WCBB will have been inoculated. Personally I like June.