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Jim Boeheim blames ACC’s COVID-19 protocols for close game, says “it’s foolish what we’re doing”

Syracuse just barely got past Bryant 85-84 this afternoon.

During the game, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim blamed the close game on the ACC’s COVID-19 protocols.

Boeheim at halftime: “Not practicing in 14 days, you just can’t play this game. They should’ve just canceled the game… We’re not conditioned. They’ve got fast guys and they’re pushing right by us… This is a tough game for us if we’re practicing every day. We’re not ready.”

— Matt Park (@MattPark1) November 27, 2020

After the game, Boeheim, who recently had COVID-19, said, “it’s foolish what we’re doing.