Which Utah Athlete Would You Choose To Quarantine With? We Answer…
Mar 17, 2020, 10:22 AM
Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers reacts before the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field on January 12, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Right now, national and local authorities are encouraging everyone to practice social distancing, to work from home and to self-quarantine if necessary.
The national conversation around coronavirus can be overwhelming so the KSL Sports team decided to have some fun.
We asked our followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram which Utah athlete they would choose to be quarantined with. We got a wide variety of answers – some from our audience and some from our own team
Among the KSL Sports team, a common answer was former BYU running back Jamal Williams. Watch any interview with Williams and you will understand why.
"I feel like SpongeBob." 😆
—Packers RB Jamaal Williams on playing in the rain (via @ryanrodigwfrv)
pic.twitter.com/b4ae4NtJRv— ESPN (@espn) September 23, 2019
Another fan favorite was Donovan Mitchell. Although, he is currently quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19. At KSL Sports, we assume these answers come in a perfect world where no one has the virus.
Jamaal “Baby J” Williams. We can play video games all day. 🎮 pic.twitter.com/BtgXrGuY00
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) March 16, 2020
Our fans and staff showed some love for our soccer stars in the state. A few chose Nick Rimando and a few others chose Christen Press.
Christen Press pic.twitter.com/8B0VVNK1U1
— SBAH 2.0 (@SBAfterhours) March 16, 2020
Do you remember Andrei Kirilenko? According to KSL Sports’ Ben Anderson he wanted to build a chocolate factory like Willy Wonka – so that was an obvious choice.
Andrei Kirilenko said when he got his max contract he was going to build a chocolate factory like Willy Wonka.
So this is an easy answer. pic.twitter.com/GCzL4n5AcO
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 16, 2020
Another popular answer was the newest Jazzman, Jordan Clarkson. People must want to get to know the only Filipino NBA player.
“He really lives a life with dope vibes all the time,” teammate Georges Niang tweeted about Clarkson.
— Jordan Clarkson (@JordanClarksons) March 17, 2020
Don’t worry, former Utes were also shown love. Host of Crimson Corner, Trevor Allen, just wants to eat ice cream with Eric Weddle.
Steve Smith was also a popular answer.
Eric Weddle or Steve Smith https://t.co/cHVHEO8Op0
— Trevor Allen (@TrevorASports) March 16, 2020
Host of Unrivaled, Alex Kirry had the most interesting answer of all – BYU Atheltic Director Tom Holmoe. When you give this answer some thought it makes a lot of sense. Being quarantined with Holmoe would allow any BYU Athletics fans to get some serious insight into the programs.
Not a current athlete but a couple weeks with @TomHolmoe would be fascinating. Pick his brain about #BYU athletics https://t.co/6Jhf899AYC
— Alex Kirry (@AlexKirryKSL) March 16, 2020
Have a better answer? It’s not too late to share. Tweet your answer @kslsports.
