Heck, I'd like to play them Saturday and Monday. Let's play an extra game vs. USC in lieu of our game at Pauley.gronk4heisman wrote: ↑Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:50 pm The USC game against Stanford on Saturday got cancelled, maybe Andy Enfield has a little more back bone than Cronin. Would love to play them Sunday or Saturday.
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My biggest fear is that only 2 AZ starters get COVID and the PAC 12 finds that is the perfect time to play makeup games. UCLA already benefited by Riley being back and now they play Long Beach who they already played and beat this year. Your right. Arizona is do. If you listen Adia's press conference she said if teams had to forfeit they would come up with the players,
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I cannot believe what is happening with this UCLA game. So now we have to go through weeks of practices without a game so UCLA can ramp up to play us and be totally ready and do it in crammed schedule. Only in the Pac 12 does this happen. Our conference is awful.
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Well I'm glad the conference is not making teams forfeit. Anyone can get this virus no matter how careful you are. I expect the conference to do some P12 tourney seating penalty if teams have not been able to make up their games. Like make them play in the play in round.
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Going to get all the Karens all riled up.
https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildca ... WrLy_nc2XM
The University of Arizona now requires the use of surgical or higher-grade (KN95, KF94 and N99) masks in all indoor spaces on UA's campus where it is not possible to socially distance.
That includes sporting events held at McKale Center, a spokesperson on the UA's COVID Ambassador Team Hotline confirmed Thursday.
https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildca ... WrLy_nc2XM
The University of Arizona now requires the use of surgical or higher-grade (KN95, KF94 and N99) masks in all indoor spaces on UA's campus where it is not possible to socially distance.
That includes sporting events held at McKale Center, a spokesperson on the UA's COVID Ambassador Team Hotline confirmed Thursday.
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So here is my thought. If Az. travels to LA this Saturday to play USC they will not be required to incur the expense for a second trip to play UCLA. It will either be paid by the league or will not be made up. I do not think the league would require Az. to incur the cost.
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Karens do not get riled up. Karens are riled up.Merkin wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:07 pm Going to get all the Karens all riled up.
https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildca ... WrLy_nc2XM
The University of Arizona now requires the use of surgical or higher-grade (KN95, KF94 and N99) masks in all indoor spaces on UA's campus where it is not possible to socially distance.
That includes sporting events held at McKale Center, a spokesperson on the UA's COVID Ambassador Team Hotline confirmed Thursday.
Edit: being a Karen means you don't have to get ready to speak to the manager. You're born ready to speak to the manager.
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If is fucking baffling that we aren't playing USC and UCLA this week
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It’s almost like Larry Scott never left.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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So am I understanding this correctly…. Any pac team coming off Covid protocol can just decide they aren’t ready to play even though they are cleared?
Or this only applies to UC schools?
Or this only applies to UC schools?
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The conference is trying to “protect” their top teams. So in other words if Stanford and Cal were available as make up games for us this weekend it would’ve been scheduled regardless how long each team has returned to practice. The conference thinks they’re being smart and in their “smartness” are going to fuck over Arizona scheduling wise in the future.Alieberman wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:23 pm So am I understanding this correctly…. Any pac team coming off Covid protocol can just decide they aren’t ready to play even though they are cleared?
Or this only applies to UC schools?
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This really is an awful awful precedent to setChooChooCat wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:34 pmThe conference is trying to “protect” their top teams. So in other words if Stanford and Cal were available as make up games for us this weekend it would’ve been scheduled regardless how long each team has returned to practice. The conference thinks they’re being smart and in their “smartness” are going to fuck over Arizona scheduling wise in the future.Alieberman wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:23 pm So am I understanding this correctly…. Any pac team coming off Covid protocol can just decide they aren’t ready to play even though they are cleared?
Or this only applies to UC schools?
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Just wait until Arizona inevitably gets their own COVID shutdown.Alieberman wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:47 pmThis really is an awful awful precedent to setChooChooCat wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:34 pmThe conference is trying to “protect” their top teams. So in other words if Stanford and Cal were available as make up games for us this weekend it would’ve been scheduled regardless how long each team has returned to practice. The conference thinks they’re being smart and in their “smartness” are going to fuck over Arizona scheduling wise in the future.Alieberman wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:23 pm So am I understanding this correctly…. Any pac team coming off Covid protocol can just decide they aren’t ready to play even though they are cleared?
Or this only applies to UC schools?
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Oh I know... I've already talked about that.... it's when / not ifChooChooCat wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:52 pmJust wait until Arizona inevitably gets their own COVID shutdown.Alieberman wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:47 pmThis really is an awful awful precedent to setChooChooCat wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:34 pmThe conference is trying to “protect” their top teams. So in other words if Stanford and Cal were available as make up games for us this weekend it would’ve been scheduled regardless how long each team has returned to practice. The conference thinks they’re being smart and in their “smartness” are going to fuck over Arizona scheduling wise in the future.Alieberman wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:23 pm So am I understanding this correctly…. Any pac team coming off Covid protocol can just decide they aren’t ready to play even though they are cleared?
Or this only applies to UC schools?
Which is why you get in whatever games you can with what 2 teams can play at any moment in time.
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Can’t wait until we play 5 games in 8 days in the name of “student-athlete safety”.
My eyes might roll so far up into the back of my head that they never return.
My eyes might roll so far up into the back of my head that they never return.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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I say we just do what the NBA is doing, but instead of signing random dudes to 10 day contracts for Covid relief, each team can bring back any former player from that school to fill out the rosters.
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I imagine many of the athletes can handle that physically, pretty common for AAU teams to play 4 games in a weekend. I imagine many of the Euro U17 teams play a lot of games too.
But at least for AAU, college athletes are expected to play defense.
But then there's pesky thought that these are students first, then athletes.
But at least for AAU, college athletes are expected to play defense.
But then there's pesky thought that these are students first, then athletes.
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The quality of officiating might take a hit.
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Todays coronavirus cases in AZ just out..............14,888
Omicron is ripping through the AZ population. Only a matter of time before the UA BBall team gets hit.
After the UA is forced to pause for a couple of weeks and then returns, there is likely no way we will be able to complete the full schedule.
Here's my question for the PAC12 leadership. If the UA is unable to schedule two games against UCLA/USC (and can only play each team once) will we be forced to play the scheduled games in February (right now scheduled to be played in Tucson) in Los Angeles???
Will we receive the same deference from the conference leadership as did the LA schools??
Omicron is ripping through the AZ population. Only a matter of time before the UA BBall team gets hit.
After the UA is forced to pause for a couple of weeks and then returns, there is likely no way we will be able to complete the full schedule.
Here's my question for the PAC12 leadership. If the UA is unable to schedule two games against UCLA/USC (and can only play each team once) will we be forced to play the scheduled games in February (right now scheduled to be played in Tucson) in Los Angeles???
Will we receive the same deference from the conference leadership as did the LA schools??
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I might disagree with that.
If the conference is forced to use new officials (say high school refs) the quality might actually improve.
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It’s kinda crazy.
My wife and kid had last January.
Both got vaxed.
Both have it now.
My wife and kid had last January.
Both got vaxed.
Both have it now.
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IMNSHO, allowing fans in arenas during this Omicron surge is probably suicide for any team's schedule.Postmaster wrote: ↑Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:52 am It’s kinda crazy.
My wife and kid had last January.
Both got vaxed.
Both have it now.
As a fully vaccinated fan, I would not attend.
Somehow, I hope we can limp through this period (it seems to maybe last only 4-6 weeks, hopefully), and still have a good end=of-season and post-season....
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If the Feb games in Tucson end up being played on the scheduled dates, there is no chance they move the location. And Arizona should never agree to move it. Now if they get postponed, and we only have time to get in 1 meeting in, who knows? I would say wherever can have fans in attendance, which is more likely Tucson, but I assume the conference will favor the SoCal schools.dmjcat wrote: ↑Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:37 am Todays coronavirus cases in AZ just out..............14,888
Omicron is ripping through the AZ population. Only a matter of time before the UA BBall team gets hit.
After the UA is forced to pause for a couple of weeks and then returns, there is likely no way we will be able to complete the full schedule.
Here's my question for the PAC12 leadership. If the UA is unable to schedule two games against UCLA/USC (and can only play each team once) will we be forced to play the scheduled games in February (right now scheduled to be played in Tucson) in Los Angeles???
Will we receive the same deference from the conference leadership as did the LA schools??
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I don't see how we are going to come close to completing a regular season. Omicron is still a couple weeks away from peaking in the US. Soon every game will be affected.
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Unpopular opinion-
If it is just a matter of time before omicron hits all of us.... it would be better for AZ basketball it happens sooner rather than later. (I am not advocating any team member to test positive)
If it is just a matter of time before omicron hits all of us.... it would be better for AZ basketball it happens sooner rather than later. (I am not advocating any team member to test positive)
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The majority of Pac 12 teams have already had it run through their programs which puts them in a competitive advantage since they do not need to test for 90 days following, which runs through the NCAA tournament at this point. Based on that logic, I would assume the teams that already have had it (Stanford, Colorado, Oregon, USC, UCLA, ASU, UW off the top of my head) will not have to cancel any games going forward unless it was only a portion of their team that came down with it.Catintheheat wrote: ↑Fri Jan 07, 2022 9:09 am I don't see how we are going to come close to completing a regular season. Omicron is still a couple weeks away from peaking in the US. Soon every game will be affected.
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I don't think this is that unpopular. Sure we don't what anyone to get sick, but COVID is not just going to go away, we are long past that point.Alieberman wrote: ↑Fri Jan 07, 2022 9:21 am Unpopular opinion-
If it is just a matter of time before omicron hits all of us.... it would be better for AZ basketball it happens sooner rather than later. (I am not advocating any team member to test positive)
What might be a more unpopular opinion is that we need to stop worrying about cases in young, healthy individuals, like a college basketball team. Sure we don't want them to possibly pass it on to people that are more vulnerable, but if we continue on that path then there is just no end as it will always be a risk. Shooting for 0 risk is unfortunately unrealistic. Highly effective protection against severe disease is available to everyone, so it is time to hit the off-ramp on the currently endless path. Sorry if this is a little out there for this thread.
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I think we still need to try to flatten the curve because healthcare is not going to be able to treat everyone if covid goes wild. We need to slow transmission as much as possible
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totally agree with everything. And any notion of eradication at any point was unfounded. Virus going to virus. Was never just going away.DrWildcat wrote: ↑Fri Jan 07, 2022 10:24 amI don't think this is that unpopular. Sure we don't what anyone to get sick, but COVID is not just going to go away, we are long past that point.Alieberman wrote: ↑Fri Jan 07, 2022 9:21 am Unpopular opinion-
If it is just a matter of time before omicron hits all of us.... it would be better for AZ basketball it happens sooner rather than later. (I am not advocating any team member to test positive)
What might be a more unpopular opinion is that we need to stop worrying about cases in young, healthy individuals, like a college basketball team. Sure we don't want them to possibly pass it on to people that are more vulnerable, but if we continue on that path then there is just no end as it will always be a risk. Shooting for 0 risk is unfortunately unrealistic. Highly effective protection against severe disease is available to everyone, so it is time to hit the off-ramp on the currently endless path. Sorry if this is a little out there for this thread.
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I'm sure compliance with this change will be the same as compliance with actually wearing a mask inside McKale and will be strictly enforced!Merkin wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:07 pm Going to get all the Karens all riled up.
https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildca ... WrLy_nc2XM
The University of Arizona now requires the use of surgical or higher-grade (KN95, KF94 and N99) masks in all indoor spaces on UA's campus where it is not possible to socially distance.
That includes sporting events held at McKale Center, a spokesperson on the UA's COVID Ambassador Team Hotline confirmed Thursday.
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Might be more as you have to be admitted. Hopefully they have masks for the girls game tonight in case some have not heard.
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Certainly makes sense to supply folks if they don't have them then to just deny them entry and say sorry.
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I feel like I haven’t seen a game in over a month…wtf Pac12?
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It's clear the conference is protecting the LA schools at the expense of everyone else.
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Right now it doesn't even feel like we are in the middle of basketball season.
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Wait, UCLA is playing Cal today and not us? It’s not like they were already in NorCal last week so why didn’t they just stay home and play us after there little LBSU tune up?
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Yes, thank you might PAC-12 gods for protecting USC. What an absolute joke.
Yes, thank you might PAC-12 gods for protecting USC. What an absolute joke.
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I guess our next game will be the first round of the PAC-12 tourney?
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Is any team in the Pac-12 ... that hasn't shut down because of Covid.....missing more games than us?
So frustrating
So frustrating
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Further Guidance On UArizona Masking Requirement
Okay, for those going to McKale, or the plays at Centennial Hall, here's some further word. Robbins made his decree from Mount Horeb on the caliber of masks required. But, per somebody involved in event management at the U, they're just requiring (and handing out) the routine blue single-use masks you see everywhere. (Ironically made in China.) It's possible they'll ask you to double-mask. That's about it.Merkin wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:07 pm Going to get all the Karens all riled up.
https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildca ... WrLy_nc2XM
The University of Arizona now requires the use of surgical or higher-grade (KN95, KF94 and N99) masks in all indoor spaces on UA's campus where it is not possible to socially distance.
That includes sporting events held at McKale Center, a spokesperson on the UA's COVID Ambassador Team Hotline confirmed Thursday.