As Memphis enters a full week of progress in its COVID-19 outbreak, the cost is physical only and is also an intellectual challenge in search of answers.
Coach Ryan Silverfield said Monday that “probably almost the same” how many of his players remain quarantined due to positive COVID-19 tests or touches. He added that there is also a giant touch search organization that won’t go back until later. week and maybe more.
Both were the main reasons the Tigers canceled this week’s game opposed to Texas-San Antonio. Silverfield said the team would continue with the practices changed on Tuesday and Thursday as it regained all its strength.
“It’s hard, but we’re making progress. As we have a concept of this, we will be informed every day,” Silverfield said.
While the Tigers face another week off, Silverfield has accumulated data from their sports coaches as well as other programs. He spoke to Virginia Tech and former Memphis coach Justin Fuente, whose Hokies have not yet played this season after their September 19 game with Virginia. postponed due to COVID-19 problems.
The week off also gives you more time to prepare for EMS on October 3, but long-term balances who can exercise and how someone is recovering.
“Normally I wouldn’t take a look at SMU two weeks in advance, so maybe I can take a look at SMU this week,” Silverbox said. “But like many coaches, I spend a lot of time on what happens in the box (a) more about our players and handling some disorders outside of what happens on the white lines. “
The Tigers were evaluated on Sunday and will be re-evaluated on Wednesday according to their own old protocols. Once players don’t test positive, they’ll get a full heart education before they’re allowed to return to the football building.
At the same time, if they manage to face SMU, it will be 28 days between games, there will be rust, but it is a component of navigating this season in a pandemic where cancellations, postponements and consistent changes to the list are so general. as proper preparation.
Silverfield said the players had him, him and his team. Even if they are disappointed to wait a week before playing, they know it’s more to stay healthy than to play seriously under control.
“They sense that we don’t need to line up between those white lines without our family, our brotherhood,” Silverfield said. “I think when they put it in that perspective, a lot of our boys have had a COVID, we sense the seriousness of that and we have guys who are quarantined, so I think they need to play with as many guys as we can to get back on the field. “
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