Virginia WBB opts out of rest of season

[huskymedic]

0-5

 

[KY Card Fan]

I don't think 0-5 has anything to do with it.

 

[VaConnFan11]

Record has a lot to do with it. Just look at the records at the teams that have stopped playing.

When an undefeated or 1-loss team ends their season, then they will have my attention.

 

[ScottCT]

I don't think 0-5 has anything to do with it.

It definitely made the decision easier.

 

[good2go]

Record has a lot to do with it. Just look at the records at the teams that have stopped playing.

When an undefeated or 1-loss team ends their season, then they will have my attention.

 

[KY Card Fan]

We can agree to disagree on that.

 

[triaddukefan]

I read somewhere that they were down to 7 healthy players... I know they have been in the protocol since the middle of December.

Record has a lot to do with it. Just look at the records at the teams that have stopped playing.

When an undefeated or 1-loss team ends their season, then they will have my attention.

Duke had one loss.

 

[oldude]

The pressure on these kids is significant. They are trying to stay focused on basketball on campuses that look like ghost towns, taking classes remotely, fearful of both getting infected and infecting others. Win or lose, none of these kids came to college expecting this situation. I think the combination of both losing games and losing teammates infected by the virus, for whatever period of time they are out, is a devastating emotional drain on these kids.

 

[Boreifs]

The pressure on these kids is significant. They are trying to stay focused on basketball on campuses that look like ghost towns, taking classes remotely, fearful of both getting infected and infecting others. Win or lose, none of these kids came to college expecting this situation. I think the combination of both losing games and losing teammates infected by the virus, for whatever period of time they are out, is a devastating emotional drain on these kids.

Well stated

 

[VaConnFan11]

Duke had one loss.

1 Loss on 12/10/2010 is a lot different than 1 loss on 1/14/2021.
Maybe they should have quit a day earlier then they would have been undefeated.

 

[triaddukefan]

1 Loss on 12/10/2010 is a lot different than 1 loss on 1/14/2021.
Maybe they should have quit a day earlier then they would have been undefeated.

I aint trying to get banned this early in the calendar, so I'll reply with a pic

 

[TheGOAT23]

I aint trying to get banned this early in the calendar, so I'll reply with a pic

LMBO!

 

[clbabson]

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I aint trying to get banned this early in the calendar, so I'll reply with a pic

Whatever your response was going to be; however, would have been completely justified. Our lack of empathy and callousness as a country is very disheartening...and this was a prime example.

 

[triaddukefan]

The pressure on these kids is significant. They are trying to stay focused on basketball on campuses that look like ghost towns, taking classes remotely, fearful of both getting infected and infecting others. Win or lose, none of these kids came to college expecting this situation. I think the combination of both losing games and losing teammates infected by the virus, for whatever period of time they are out, is a devastating emotional drain on these kids.

UVA cancelling the rest of the season actually came up today on the Statewide Sports Radio show earlier... The host was sharing pretty much the same sentiment.. about the stress on these young students.... and added that these were UNPAID athletes as well.

 

[chrissaran]

Why did they even start the season?

 

[JordyG]

Yes their record helped in the decision. But just think beyond the cynicism. This team has already cancelled 6 games this year so far with the prospect for more on the way down the road. How in the world is this coach supposed to get the necessary court reps for this team to be ready for the conference championships? With every team the staccato nature of the season is playing havoc with team chemistry, conditioning and player consistency. It's even worse for a team that is 0-5. It seems that few people on the BY agree with me, but in watching WCBB I see tons of players out of shape, I see teams that have trouble executing simple offensive sets, and the pace of the games I see aren't nearly what they should be at this time of year. How much better is this COVID situation going to get between now and March? Not much. Worse, some teams, UConn included, are going to struggle getting in the required 13 games. What then? Again, I'm in favor of the NCAA delaying the tourney until May or June.

 

[JordyG]

The pressure on these kids is significant. They are trying to stay focused on basketball on campuses that look like ghost towns, taking classes remotely, fearful of both getting infected and infecting others. Win or lose, none of these kids came to college expecting this situation. I think the combination of both losing games and losing teammates infected by the virus, for whatever period of time they are out, is a devastating emotional drain on these kids.

Thank you.

 

[cbraarj]

Yes their record helped in the decision. But just think beyond the cynicism. This team has already cancelled 6 games this year so far with the prospect for more on the way down the road. How in the world is this coach supposed to get the necessary court reps for this team to be ready for the conference championships? With every team the staccato nature of the season is playing havoc with team chemistry, conditioning and player consistency. It's even worse for a team that is 0-5. It seems that few people on the BY agree with me, but in watching WCBB I see tons of players out of shape, I see teams that have trouble executing simple offensive sets, and the pace of the games I see aren't nearly what they should be at this time of year. How much better is this COVID situation going to get between now and March? Not much. Worse, some teams, UConn included, are going to struggle getting in the required 13 games. What then? Again, I'm in favor of the NCAA delaying the tourney until May or June.

I agree with you 100 percent. I seen What Covid can do and very quickly, Jordy!

 

[JordyG]

I agree with you 100 percent. I seen What Covid can do and very quickly, Jordy!

So have I. I've said it before, but 4 people now in my building have died from COVID related illnesses.

 

[Dokey]

So have I. I've said it before, but 4 people now in my building have died from COVID related illnesses.

Stay safe.

 

[JordyG]

Stay safe.

Thanks. You as well. I had this virus at the end of February. I think, and scientists (very) cautiously agree that my type O positive blood type and good health spared me the worst of it. Two days of bewildering misery and 12 days of cold symptoms. I'm getting the vaccine anyway when it comes around to me.

 

[Waquoit]

It's really hard to criticize anyone who decides to do this. Except Coach K, I mean.

 

[cbraarj]

So have I. I've said it before, but 4 people now in my building have died from COVID related illnesses.

Sorry to hear that! I watched my wing in rehab from surgery in a matter of 10 days 28 out of 30 got sick with 5 deaths. The speed of it is devastating.

 

[JordyG]

Sorry to hear that! I watched my wing in rehab from surgery in a matter of 10 days 28 out of 30 got sick with 5 deaths. The speed of it is devastating.

I gave you a like but it's filled with sorrow. Get healthy, stay healthy, and get home quick buddy.