Does this cancel spring practice too?

[OrangeBeachVol]

I can see the O&W game may be canceled but practice has limited people there already. Hope not.

 

[RCKYT0P]

I would assume that it depends on what happens after the 30th.

 

[JohnWardForever]

Probably after this week. There will be enormous pressure to cancel. I don't know the answer on Practicing.; other than "Close Contact".

 

[VOLINVONORE]

I would assume that it depends on what happens after the 30th.

It should be determined by what the Scientists learn about the virus and determine if prevention and trearment methods can be discovered and applied.

 

[Sara Clark]

Sounds like spring practice is still a go

 

[Tennesseefan2019]

Virginia cancelled their spring practice and I wouldn't be surprised if Tennessee wound up doing that.

 

[LeBleu]

Their around each other already, So canceling practice would be to late I would think

Edit unless after spring break

 

[volmandu]

I think schools will probably cancel the practices at this point and try to get those 15 practices added to fall camp ..start fall camp early

 

[American_PitVol]

I hope the players take this seriously and don't go flying to various places for spring break...

 

[Volsfaninva917]

Virginia cancelled their spring practice and I wouldn't be surprised if Tennessee wound up doing that.

They suspended football activities for the time being and their spring practice hasn't even started yet it won't start until March 24th. They are seeing how things play out before resuming just like everyone else, please be careful of wording.

 

[headhunter15]

I think schools will probably cancel the practices at this point and try to get those 15 practices added to fall camp ..start fall camp early

Now that would be a great idea! July is just a dead month for football.

 

[njvols]

I can see the O&W game may be canceled but practice has limited people there already. Hope not.

It’s all gonna be shut down.

 

[OldLofter]

Sounds like spring practice is still a go

We all know how “infected” the media is (are).

 

[Sara Clark]

We all know how “infected” the media is (are).

Lol, underrated post. I would like this 100x's if I could!

 

[bpalmer28]

Can we just quarantine the team and keep practicing until the virus has run it's course? Symptoms for people their age are usually very minor, right? Like maybe a runny nose?

 

[BigOrangeAl 1979]

I would be willing to bet that spring practice and the O W game will be canceled

 

[JohnWardForever]

Their around each other already, So canceling practice would be to late I would think

Edit unless after spring break

BUT they go home, (Or wherever) after practice and mingle with whoever. It just takes one infected person to start an avalanche.

 

[JohnWardForever]

Can we just quarantine the team and keep practicing until the virus has run it's course? Symptoms for people their age are usually very minor, right? Like maybe a runny nose?

No Coaches? I would think Chaney would be in the Not so Great symptoms if you get it category.

 

[I40flyer]

Can we just quarantine the team and keep practicing until the virus has run it's course? Symptoms for people their age are usually very minor, right? Like maybe a runny nose?

But what about the coaches and the leader in the AD? Maybe, as in the movie STRIPES, they could self train!

 

[ptcarter]

I say, keep practicing. Sounds a little insensitive and selfish, doesn't it? Couple of things to consider-

• The real danger is to senior citizens or those with auto-immune issues that can't fight it off. So rule that out with 20 year olds that have good health and a training table.
• So you keep them off the field.. They have to be *somewhere*, so where would they go if they aren't practicing? Would they all stay in their dorm rooms? I doubt that. They might be safer on the practice field.

Not having an O&W game would make a little more sense. Not really necessary, except for public relations. More for the fans.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Not sure if cancelling Spring Practice would help us or hurt us.

As long as Fitz still has access to team in the S&C program, I say fine as we only have 4 EE kids. That would hurt other schools more.

 

[UTwick]

I hope the players take this seriously and don't go flying to various places for spring break...

Amen, and might I add, not assault or shoot anyone.

 

[fifties fan]

People with underlying health issues.....isn't that Trey Smith guy still around?

 

[Xtra Orange]

People with underlying health issues.....isn't that Trey Smith guy still around?

This was my first thought also. I have no clue if blood clotting issues have any effect on ones immune system, but Trey Smith was the first thing that popped in my head when I read that

 

[etcolton]

Currently a UT student. as of right now all students living in university housing must go back to their primary residence until at least April 3rd. Rare exceptions may be made if the student can not make it back home. So I think at this point it’s safe to say spring practice is on hold for now.