UConn President: Fall sports likely to be cancelled

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[huskyfan224]

This is getting out of control. We are going to have to face this thing at some point

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Not sure what “from a safe distance means” to be honest.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[JimHurley]

I understand wanting to be safe, but why make a call on sports beginning in September now? A LOT can happen and change in 5 months.

 

[UconnU]

I hope this does not hurt us with with the kids who are considering coming here for next season, saying “well we don’t know if Uconn will even have a season”. Bill Gates needs to hurry up.

 

[UConnRock]

The situation changes so damn quickly. To project what may happen in August or September is simply crazy. Wait until June 1 and figure out if the season should be delayed or cancelled. No reason to even offer an opinion on April 21.

 

[JB75]

Idiotic to project this now for fall when only mid April. What possible purpose wud that serve to call fall sports now? The spring semester is only halfway thru. Cmon now

 

[bendm]

I hope this does not hurt us with with the kids who are considering coming here for next season, saying “well we don’t know if Uconn will even have a season”. Bill Gates needs to hurry up.

dont think the implication is only UConn would cancel its fall sports...

 

[lange10]

I understand wanting to be safe, but why make a call on sports beginning in September now? A LOT can happen and change in 5 months.

They're not canceled. He said it's likely, but no decision has been made.

 

[Storrs South]

I understand wanting to be safe, but why make a call on sports beginning in September now? A LOT can happen and change in 5 months.

He isn't making the call. He was in a journalism class and someone asked him a question. It's just his opinion, not a statement of fact. I personally do not think football will be happening the fall, but this was not him making that declaration.

 

[navery12]

Thinking a lot of people should have been in that class to learn about reading comprehension

 

[Stainmaster]

This is getting out of control. We are going to have to face this thing at some point

You're right, but not for the reasons you think.

 

[JimHurley]

They're not canceled. He said it's likely, but no decision has been made.

He isn't making the call. He was in a journalism class and someone asked him a question. It's just his opinion, not a statement of fact. I personally do not think football will be happening the fall, but this was not him making that declaration.

Thanks for clarifying. So, why even attempt to make a call now? Again, I’m all for being safe. If nothing has improved by September, cancel the sports. But I think it’d be more fair to say they will continue to monitor the situation and make an educated decision when the time is right.

 

[8893]

"with the exception of those that can be played at a safe distance"

What fall sports are those?

 

[Stainmaster]

"with the exception of those that can be played at a safe distance"

What fall sports are those?

Tennis, as long as both players avoid simultaneous net play?

 

[lange10]

Thanks for clarifying. So, why even attempt to make a call now? Again, I’m all for being safe. If nothing has improved by September, cancel the sports. But I think it’d be more fair to say they will continue to monitor the situation and make an educated decision when the time is right.

Eh, I don't mind the transparency of the administrations current thought process regarding corona.

 

[UconnU]

dont think the implication is only UConn would cancel its fall sports...

Auburn and Nebraska won’t be cancelling any of their sports seasons.

 

[Dooooooomed]

I hope not. Field hockey has something to prove this season.

 

[navery12]

We’re competing with SEC and Big 12 schools. Who won’t be cancelling any sporting events.

Going to be hard to have a football season if students aren't on campus for the fall semester. This isn't pro sports where you can fly all the athletes somewhere isolated and let them play

 

[8893]

Tennis, as long as both players avoid simultaneous net play?

I dunno. You get a grunter like Sharapova and the aerosols can probably travel a good 30'.

 

[bendm]

Auburn and Nebraska won’t be cancelling any of their sports seasons.

right cause it's 100% up to them

 

[Storrs South]

Thanks for clarifying. So, why even attempt to make a call now? Again, I’m all for being safe. If nothing has improved by September, cancel the sports. But I think it’d be more fair to say they will continue to monitor the situation and make an educated decision when the time is right.

He's not making the call. He's obviously having conversations with the AD, NCAA, other university presidents and giving his current opinion of where things are headed. Doesn't mean that can't change tomorrow. The original tweet while accurate, probably doesn't need the qualifier of "breaking news" since nothing has actually been decided and nor will it be decided by one university president.

It is going to come down to what elected lawmakers, NCAA, and university presidents agree on. But because of the "breaking news" element attachment, it gives it more meaning than it really has. If we were in the room and heard this in the full context of the classroom, everyone would not think much of it.

 

[superjohn]

I hope this does not hurt us with with the kids who are considering coming here for next season, saying “well we don’t know if Uconn will even have a season”. Bill Gates needs to hurry up.

UConn isn't going to cancel school/sports if everyone else doesn't.