UConn charter or Commercial

[Dublin]

My brother is wondering how the team flew the 3000+ miles.

 

[Biff]

Charter

They left at 3 pm Sunday. The flight was delayed for some reason from a previously scheduled earlier departure time. Geno complained about it on the radio Saturday. Said something like with the cost of the flight wondered why it had to be delayed.

 

[wheelerdog]

Can Williams come home on the charter?

 

[Carnac]

Can Williams come home on the charter?

What are their options? They can’t leave her there. They are responsible for her and her safety. What commercial airline would allow her to board their plane? Driving 3,000 miles from Eugene to Storrs is not really a viable option. At best, that’s a 3 day trip.

Who gets that assignment? Who would you have be in the close proximity of a car for with the windows up 3 days. I’d guess the low man man (coach) on the totem pole, Morgan Valley.

Double mask Christy, keep her as far away as possible from the rest of the team, and bring her home. She sits alone, two rows away from the nearest teammate.

 

[hoopsdiva]

Can Williams come home on the charter?

Are we sure she made the trip?

 

[wheelerdog]

What are their options? They can’t leave her there. They are responsible for her and her safety. What commercial airline would allow her to board their plane? Driving 3,000 miles from Eugene to Storrs is not really a viable option. At best, that’s a 3 day trip.

Who gets that assignment? Who would you have be in the close proximity of a car for with the windows up 3 days. I’d guess the low man man (coach) on the totem pole, Morgan Valley.

Double mask Christy, keep her as far away as possible from the rest of the team, and bring her home. She sits alone, two rows away from the nearest teammate.

So I guess your answer is yes.

 

[ochoopsfan]

My guess is that all players are tested before traveling. CW test came up positive. Thus she stayed home.
What I dont know is do the regular beat writers travel on the charter flights. If so, they had to know CW wasnt there. Were they told not to mention it until close to game time?

I would think all players are tested on the morning of the game, too.

 

[Carnac]

My guess is that all players are tested before traveling. CW test came up positive. Thus she stayed home.
What I dont know is do the regular beat writers travel on the charter flights. If so, they had to know CW wasnt there. Were they told not to mention it until close to game time?

I would think all players are tested on the morning of the game, too.

It would be interesting to find out exactly what the team protocol is when UConn goes on road trips. I found out this morning via posts in the BY. I wasn’t sure if she made the trip or not. I thought perhaps she tested positive after they arrived in Oregon.

I’d also like to know what media members if any regularly travel with the team on road trips. I’m sure the seats taken by media personnel are paid to the athletic department by SNY.

 

[KingKong139]

So I guess your answer is yes.

What are their options? They can’t leave her there. They are responsible for her and her safety. What commercial airline would allow her to board their plane? Driving 3,000 miles from Eugene to Storrs is not really a viable option. At best, that’s a 3 day trip.

Who gets that assignment? Who would you have be in the close proximity of a car for with the windows up 3 days. I’d guess the low man man (coach) on the totem pole, Morgan Valley.

Double mask Christy, keep her as far away as possible from the rest of the team, and bring her home. She sits alone, two rows away from the nearest teammate.

They said she will stay in Oregon for the mandatory 5 day quarantine with a staff member.

 

[vtcwbuff]

I saw nothing that indicated that Williams was Covid positive. Only that she was in the "covid protocal" which could just as well mean that she was exposed to a covid positive and now had to sit out a quarantine period.

 

[Dove]

Does your brother have any more questions?

 

[Carnac]

They said she will stay in Oregon for the mandatory 5 day quarantine with a staff member.

Gee, this is a road trip she’ll never forget. Stuck in a hotel room alone for 5 days. Classes for the spring semester at UConn begin tomorrow.

 

[Dublin]

They said she will stay in Oregon for the mandatory 5 day quarantine with a staff member.

So who is the "volunteer" staff member? An assistant equipment manager?

 

[Dublin]

Does your brother have any more questions?

Not at this moment, but he definitely appreciates the timely feedback.

 

[KingKong139]

Gee, this is a road trip she’ll never forget. Stuck in a hotel room alone for 5 days. Classes for the spring semester at UConn begin tomorrow.

I did not know that. That sucks!

 

[HuskyNan]

Gee, this is a road trip she’ll never forget. Stuck in a hotel room alone for 5 days. Classes for the spring semester at UConn begin tomorrow.

The first two weeks, beginning today, are online only at UConn so at least Christyn will have something to do while she’s in quarantine

 

[Carnac]

The first two weeks, beginning today, are online only at UConn so at least Christyn will have something to do while she’s in quarantine

That’s good. She won’t fall behind in her class work. Thanks for that information.

 

[sun]

I saw nothing that indicated that Williams was Covid positive. Only that she was in the "covid protocal" which could just as well mean that she was exposed to a covid positive and now had to sit out a quarantine period.

AFAIK the NCAA only requires contact tracing quarantine if the player is not fully vaxed or has symptoms.
If a school has a stricter policy then that takes precedent.

I guess we'll see if she's playing before 10 days are up or not.
Geno only mentioned 5 days or whatever the time period is.

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