Schafer: I think there’s the one conversation that happens throughout the summer regarding, what can we do, where can we exercise, and should we should wear a mask? There will be no need for college athletes and if there is even high school sports by then, players will leave high school and join the pros from there in some sort. haha it is fun to watch the NCAA squirm on this issue. The shutdown was for the purpose of flattening the curve so hospitals can handle the number of patients they expected. So right now there’s a recommendation out: If you’re returning as a collegiate athlete and you had severe symptoms of COVID, really the recommendations are that you get an EKG, that you possibly get an echocardiogram of your heart, that you see a cardiologist. May 16, 2010 10,123 2,014 113. Hall: When you look at what the flip side is, you’re trying to find some things that, can they participate in this way, at this distance, with a mask, that’s still safe, that they can develop skills and still minimize their risk. So you kind of make those associations, and yes, it’s kind of a downstream thing, but we don’t know, especially athletes who have had quite severe symptoms, we don’t know the quality necessarily of their lungs in their heart as they get back to activity unless we look into to that. Get the latest news and information for the Connecticut Huskies. By continuing without changing your cookie settings, you agree to this collection. For some, that’s not going to school at all, for some of it’s going to school part time, and for others it’s going to be, “I’m okay with taking the risks for them to play football or soccer or lacrosse” or whatever it is that that is going on, and that’s a parental decision that people take on. Visit UConn Huskies. Everybody’s been cooped up inside for a while, which is quite difficult. Here’s the full statement, via Yahoo Sports: “Earlier today, speaking to a UConn journalism class, I was asked about the return of fall 2020 sports and how that may be managed in light of the pandemic. Katsouleas’ tightrope routine balances his own views — which are relevant — against the fact that others will have a voice in these decisions. You don’t have the control that you might have in the NBA’s situation, where they’re all isolated and they’re not leaving a single place. From baseball, softball, and soccer to hockey, track and field, and swimming and diving, UConn athletes consistently perform at an elite level athletically and academically. Obviously there are health benefits by participating, from a cardiovascular standpoint, but also a mental health standpoint to be able to have some type of outlet. The travel definitely adds a big complexity to that. Will be interesting to see how things play out! In eight conference games, the fifth-year senior from Spruce Grove, Alta., set a single-season Canada West record with 1,468 rushing yards and also led the country in touchdown runs (11) and carries (196). And this is one of the things that I think is important is for athletes and active people that have had COVID, there are some increased screening records for returning to sport with things like cardiac testing. We will also, as always, be guided by the governor and state government. UConn’s football team is in its first season as an FBS independent so they aren’t subjected to any conference decisions although three opponents on the 2020 schedule have already been lost and the Huskies have to wait to see on other … Hall: I think the college situation is hard. I think other things that it helps are things like keeping kids out of trouble, giving them a purpose and something to do, which are kind of the just general benefits of participation in team sports. Based on the guidance of the medical director for Club Sports and affirmed by the Medical Director of SHaW, Fall Club Sports will not be permitted to practice or compete in the fall 2020 season. If it is cancelled (or shortened or altered in some other way), the 2021 NFL Draft process will be strange and unusually risky for teams. August 20, 2020 - Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS) - UConn Health. It’s great for the kids’ mental health aspect. "Current thinking is that likely fall sports will be cancelled - with the exception of those that can be played at a safe distance”. One thing that we tell our athletes, though, especially as UConn students return, is, if you don’t report your symptoms it’s only going to be worse for you down the road. And in some of these events –football, eventually college basketball – it takes a lot of people to put on an event like that, even in the absence of fans. Register now! One of the main diseases that can affect your heart that they’re finding is something called myocarditis, an inflammation of your heart muscle. Mark my word – big college is about to go the way of the horse and buggy. Some people don’t care if the world is shut down for 18 months and half the American workforce loses their jobs. Is it possible some GMs trade away future picks to grab players they’ve been able to scout in this year’s draft? There’s developing concern about cardiovascular complications related to this that could have lasting effects on a young person. We want to make sure that everybody’s protected. We don’t know exactly what the downstream effects are going to be. Here’s the full statement, via Yahoo Sports: “Earlier today, speaking to a UConn journalism class, I was asked about the return of fall 2020 sports and how that may be … This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. At about 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Katsouleas seemed to … Is there a way Brees comes back to Saints in 2021? There’s a lot of stigma around becoming a COVID-positive patient, and I think that causes people to almost withdraw a little bit, people don’t want to say that they have symptoms for fear of being taken out at work, being taken out of sport, being taken out of school, all of those things. But the overriding reality for college football is that it will be very difficult to have college football without college. It’s such a moving target. Texans' HC choice may impact Watson's future. Greg Arias. HARTFORD, Conn. — The Big East announced Thursday its plans for the conference's six 2020 fall sports. Our websites may use cookies to personalize and enhance your experience. Everybody has to decide what level of risk they’re willing to take on based on their comfort level. But for a lot of smaller schools and high schools, that’s probably not an option because of resources. By UNH Athletic Communications - | Jan 2, 2021. Certainly everybody doesn’t need cardiac testing, and if you’re not returning to vigorous sport, or if you’re somebody who is going out and walking a few miles a day at a brisk pace, you’re probably not that person who needs advanced cardiac workup unless you’ve had cardiac disease to begin with. We want in the worst way to get back to those things that we value and that have great value, but at what cost? . We have found, in especially the hospitalized patients, that this virus likes to affect the lungs, and likes to affect cardiac issue. We’re hoping that in the sports world, that will always help people report because it’s more than just you when you’re part of a team. Our students, alumni, and fans from all over Connecticut — and beyond — rally around Husky pride. UConn President Thomas Katsouleas has walked back a claim college sports in the fall could be canceled. Not a member? For more information, please see our University Websites Privacy Notice. I just think we have to be patient and we have to wait for the science to kind of catch up. And then there’s the whole other talk of what to do if you’ve had it, and I’ve just really been encouraging not only my patients, but my friends who have young kids, my friends who are athletes themselves, and active individuals that if you had COVID or you were very certain you had COVID but it was before testing was widely available, to make sure that you’re getting a physical before returning back, that you’re talking to somebody who’s aware of these guidelines for cardiac testing. Connecticut has yet to make a decision about the fall athletics season. With UConn releasing its initial plan to re-open campus, the chances of … Hall: It is certainly great benefit to sports participation, individual or team, and the majority of the high school-level athletes are doing that because they want to at high school level. What we are seeing in America is the next generational change. Go Bills! Although sudden cardiac death in athletes is very rare, myocarditis is one of the leading causes of that. So that kind of philosophy, I think, tends to help resonate with athletes. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAF teams on CBSSports.com. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Connecticut president Thomas Katsouleas issued a statement on Tuesday clarifying comments he had made to one of the school’s journalism classes regarding the possibility of no college football this year. We are doing that at UConn, testing our student athletes pretty aggressively, because we have the ability to do that. Mission accomplished, in most places at least. That’s a much more controlled environment. The fall sports season is still on at UConn after some anxious moments Tuesday. Apr 22, 2020 #41 They really did sell out FB for Basketball. If campuses are closed to students, how can they be open to student-athletes? Hall: Other than that basic stuff about masks and basic hygiene to help with infection control, I don’t think anybody should feel bad about the fact that they say, “Well, I’m a little bit uncomfortable with this, so I’m just not going to participate this year.” If you feel like you are comfortable and your parent is comfortable and you are going to participate, then that’s your decision. That is the question at all levels of athletic competition throughout the world. Likely you’re not going to get good care, you’re going to be out longer, or you’re going to infect more people on your team and then your team’s going to be out longer, and then you don’t have full training. 23 national championships. (UNH courtesy photo by Jack Bouchard) So not only does it provide physical benefits of helping the kids stay fit, but also mental health benefits of getting those endorphins released and just helping with their overall mental health. The latest research is showing that this virus is not as contagious as what was once thought and the death rate is much lower. Ilnicki put an exclamation point on his remarkable varsity career this fall as he became the first U of A player in 42 years to capture the prestigious Hec Crighton Trophy. I began by saying that the questions surrounding fall sports are not going to be answered solely by presidents or athletic directors, but will largely be driven by the NCAA, and that in many ways the choices would be decided for us. haha it is fun to watch the NCAA squirm on this issue. The risk side of it is substantial. I think people are watching too much CNN. It’s quite another for those views to come from someone who is. This all leads to me to wonder how the potential unknowns associated with the 2021 draft will impact the 2020 draft. That approach would lay bare the reality that student-athletes are more athlete than student, and that they are there to generate revenue and balance budgets. Fears Imagined with Morehouse Cancelling Fall Sports, UConn Fallout. There are also very specific health implications that we’re finding with athletes. But it’s one thing for someone who isn’t the president of a university to offer such observations. To play or not to play? That is just really now getting talked about as colleges return to campus and we start talking about fall sports is, what are the things that could be the negative downstream effects of the virus once you’ve “recovered” from it. Home / Sports / Local Sports / Wildcats get 31 saves from Robinson but fall to UConn Wildcats get 31 saves from Robinson but fall to UConn. If it's only UCONN fall sports, that's fine. High school for most of them is kind of where things will end. The risks associated with projecting how successful a college athlete will be as a professional would be greater than normal. We’re in the fourth month of quarantine but we’ve finally got some meaty sports news to talk about. Youth sports account for almost four million emergency room visits each year. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. spoke to a UConn Journalism class moments ago. If they push too hard to salvage the coming season, they may undermine all future seasons by opening the door to far more persuasive arguments that players should get something more than tuition, room, board, and snacks for their abilities, efforts, sacrifices, and risks . After an initial report was sent out on Twitter, Katsouleas clarified his comments, saying that the comments he made were his opinion alone, and not based on any inside knowledge. The pros are giving it a shot. Based on the guidance of the medical director for Club Sports and affirmed by the Medical Director of SHaW, Fall Club Sports will not be permitted to practice or compete in the fall 2020 season. I think if you’re out running and you’re away from other people, like you’re running in a more secluded area, then it’s perfectly fine not to run with a mask on. Does a pick next year have less value than normal, considering the risk/unknown associated with it? So I think that’s another layer of it. Additionally, based on current State guidelines, the winter and spring Club Sport Teams will not initiate activity until the return to campus in January 2021. Many U.S. colleges have suspended or altered  their fall sports seasons. Katsouleas was careful to point out that he’s merely speculating at this point. Big College which has over-charged students for decades, is now having to face the fact that students can and will learn online and there is no need for these institutions. The Pres. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Both Dr. Allison Schafer and Dr. Matthew Hall are nonoperative sports medicine physicians who specialize in injury prevention and serve as team physicians for UConn athletics. I did however say that the current thinking is that it’s likely that fall sports will be canceled. Katsouleas had said that fall sports might not happen amid the coronavirus pandemic, but he’s already backtracked, according to a Tuesday report from Bleacher Report. Fall 2020 Communication to Club Sports. But I don't agree that it'll be nation wide. spoke to a UConn Journalism class moments ago. Probably would be less costly for them if FB is a no go this fall. So I think the travel piece is a big one. December 21st, at midnight, until January 3rd , programs cannot contact any recruits by any means, including in-person, phone, text, AND social media. UConn said it would consult the Big East before making a decision about other fall sports. 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Katsouleas told a UConn journalism class that “current thinking is that (it’s) likely fall sports will be canceled — with the exception of those that can be played at a safe distance,” according to the Twitter account of UCTV Sports. Neighboring New York is delaying their start of the fall sports season and getting rid of state playoffs entirely. Additionally, based on current State guidelines, the winter and spring Club Sport Teams will not initiate activity until the return to campus in January 2021. Could JAX tempt NYJ into trading up for Lawrence? Schafer: Being forthcoming with your symptoms with this virus I think is everything right now. This ain't good: BREAKING: UConn Pres. No one knows what will happen with college or pro football this year, but the president of one university currently believes that there will be no college football in 2020. Learn more about orthopedics and sports medicine at the UConn Musculoskeletal Institute at UConn Health. 2 BC. UConn has been one of the most cash-strapped athletics … UConn's president has released a statement about his comments regarding fall college sports in 2020 https://t.co/07RkZbwtfB The sports world … "Current thinking is that likely fall sports will be cancelled – with the exception of those that can be played at a safe distance”. 2020 season schedule, scores, stats, and highlights. But Connecticut, which closes the summer among the states seeming to be doing the best with COVID-19 infection control, appears ready to push ahead with high school sports. A look back at the major events leading to the current situation for fall sports, including the Big Ten postponing its season. But Connecticut, which closes the summer among the states seeming to be doing the best with COVID-19 infection control, appears ready to push ahead with high school sports. As gyms opened up, I really encouraged my patients who really wanted to get back in the gym to just do it as smart as they could, to make sure they’re wearing a mask, to make sure they’re sanitizing and cleaning their equipment down, that they’re washing off when they get home from the gym, that they’re not adjusting their mask too much while at the gym. Obviously the pool of people who could be contracting that is much greater. Many U.S. colleges have suspended or altered their fall sports seasons. Amid continued concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, officials … Our hope is that we will be able to play in the fall, as planned.”. I don’t think anybody really has the answers to that, and that’s what we’re all struggling with right now. The return of fall sports and youth athletes back on the field means millions of youngsters will experience an injury even before their sports season is officially over. 4 responses to “ UConn president speculates that fall sports will be canceled ” Asterisk Dynasty says: April 22, 2020 at 4:24 am. That’s the balance that college football delicately will be trying to strike this year. Also just the social stigma of it, I think, is a big and a real thing right now. But I think that people should honestly be very clearly given the ability to not participate and not feel like they’re going to be punished for that. UConn Today asked two UConn Health sports medicine experts to share their thoughts. Men fall in OT to No. The goal was never to keep the economy closed until there was no chance of anyone ever catching the virus. . Go. Schafer: The American Medical Society of Sports Medicine has come out with some recommendations recently for testing – more focused for the college population and the professional or Olympic-type population – anybody who has had symptoms of COVID and then COVID-positive, because we are finding downstream effects of the damage that it does to your lungs and your heart tissue. Although in one respect it’s no different than  the stewards of pro wrestling admitting that, as everyone already knew, the results are predetermined, in another respect tearing down that facade will set the stage, when the dust settles on the ongoing pandemic, for players to get paid. I predict that students attending a brick and mortar university will be the minority in 20 years. ... Sign up for this daily newsletter to receive updates about UConn athletics, local high school sports, and Connecticut's pro teams, the Sun and Hartford Athletic. The Pres. As the end of the fall recruiting season is quickly upon us, U Sports programs are accelerating their efforts to secure recruits before the December recruiting blackout period begins. No decisions have been made about fall sports and when they are made, we will look to the NCAA and our conference to take the lead on those choices. Edsall: UConn will benefit from its no football, no stress fall UConn head coach Randy Edsall, left, talks to quarterback Jack Zergiotis on the bench during a … Due to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BIG EAST Conference and its member institutions have announced that 2020 fall sports … So the quicker symptoms are reported, the quicker people can be isolated and cared for appropriately, the less effect it’s going to have for your teammates. I wonder if NFL teams are already considering the possibility of the 2020 college football season being cancelled. The University of Connecticut President Tom Katsouleas says that fall sports will "likely be cancelled." Schafer: If kids and patients do contract it, it’s not only obviously that individual, that high school student, that middle school student, it’s their family as well, now at risk, and then anybody their family has come in contact with, especially as some people resume work. And now you’ve got to travel on from place to place, how do you do that safely, how do you coordinate all that? Eastern Connecticut, Mitchell and Western Connecticut won’t have conference play in the fall, all fall sports are suspended at Quinnipiac except field hockey. 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The official athletics website for the University of Connecticut Huskies The idea that we would still be afraid to go outside in August is preposterous. UConn: "Fall sports likely cancelled" Thread starter RU4Real; Start date Apr 21, 2020; Prev. Tom Katsouleas says that fall sports will likely be cancelled. UConn Today asked two UConn Health sports medicine experts to share their thoughts. Name Pos School Ht Wt Hometown Status Commit Date; Damian Cogswell : ATH: St. Malachy\'s Memorial High School: 6'1: 180: Saint John, NB: Signed: 2020-01-31: Logan McNamee Learn how your comment data is processed. Schafer: The good things about continuing are just the good things about sports. University of Connecticut President Thomas Katsouleas told a journalism class at the school that he did not think it was likely that fall sports would be returning in 2020. This was not based on any inside knowledge or discussions on the subject, and was nothing more than speculation. 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