Gonzaga requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours to attend home games and also has suspended food and beverage sales at games to promote mask-wearing. While the Gonzaga's athletic director and president declined to comment, the university did release a general statement.
“Gonzaga University continues to work hard to implement and enforce the health and safety protocols mandated by the State and by University policy, including reinforcing the indoor masking requirement," the statement said. “Attendees at basketball games are required to wear face masks at all times. “We will not speak to specific actions taken with any specific individuals. We take enforcement of COVID-19 health and safety protocols seriously and will continue to evaluate how we can best mitigate the risks posed by COVID-19 with appropriate measures.”
As one of only two Gonzaga men's players to have their numbers retired, Stockton said that he hoped to maintain the relationship with his alma mater. “I think certainly it stresses [the relationship with Gonzaga],” Stockton said. “I’m pretty connected to the school. I’ve been part of this campus since I was probably 5 or 6 years old. I was just born a couple blocks away and sneaking into the gym and selling programs to get into games since I was a small boy. So, it’s strained but not broken, and I’m sure we’ll get through it, but it’s not without some conflict.
Just became a John Stockton fan
Apparently the mandate doesn't include the players.
Woke
I don’t know…maybe just wear a damn mask and the relationship won’t be strained? 🤷🏻♀️ doesn’t really seem that complicated. Good on GonzagaU for holding firm for the overall good of players and fans.
I applaud boomers disregard for science and humanity...let's thin the herd boomer
Good. He should lead by example
Smh
Man, he has some loose screws
Were the players wearing masks? Is it not a statewide mandate?
Sadly, this “new” virus has not followed the playbook of the majority of past diseases. Medical science has made the best recommendations they can w/what understanding they have at that point & time. I’m not here to argue for/against mask. I’m just going to follow recommendations
Great way to use Science 🤦♂️
Thoughts and prayers
Cult
Oh look, the guy who averaged 13 and 10 with zero rings has all the answers🤧
Suspended, not cancelled. This is a non-story except to remind people that rules apply to everyone.
If it's a statewide mandate then why wasn't he wearing a mask at the games? I've received 3 vaccination shots including the booster, live in Texas, and I only wear a mask where it is required. However, if it is required I comply.
Madness
If it’s a state mandate, why is a private school dishing out punishments? Let the state enforce their laws.
His shorts were so tight they cut off blood to his brain.
That’s sad
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Ok….so what’s the story here?
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