I suspect this will get the ball rolling for other programs
by Steelhop (2020-08-05 09:00:14)
Edited on 2020-08-05 09:00:54

In reply to: UCONN pulls the plug (link)  posted by BeatPS0607


to do the same. Just need one to weaken the dam. My guess is this will eventually lead up to the Power 5 teams but they will be the most resistant to cancelling the season. The PAC10 were looking for ways to move to the spring so my guess is that they will be 1st, followed by the B1G, then ACC, B12 and finally the SEC. Then comes basketball. I don't think they necessarily should but lawyers, liability and insurance have ways of pushing these issues.

One thing UConn that made it hard for them is that they are an independent this year. Tough to schedule games that way.


The Big 10 just announced their full schedule today.
by emd811  (2020-08-05 09:31:33)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Doesn't seem like they are in a hurry to cancel anything.


players are not on board as of yet
by jt  (2020-08-05 12:52:08)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

want to see the safety protocols.

This might get ugly.


Maybe remind the players they need to be responsible. You
by DomerJon  (2020-08-05 21:39:44)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Know, no parties, doing your girlfriend, side piece, oh and the other side piece! I have absolutely no faith they would listen to any protocols themselves.


classic *
by jt  (2020-08-06 11:02:04)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


I was hoping someone would enjoy that! *
by DomerJon  (2020-08-06 12:07:13)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


It is August 5th, let's see if they tee it up on Sept 3rd.
by Steelhop  (2020-08-05 09:48:51)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Let me be clear, I think they should play normally, but at the end of the day, liability and public pressure will force them to cancel the season. Just think about having 1 outbreak on September 1st. What do you think that will do.


UConn is in a different situation as you point out...
by DawsonMayes871  (2020-08-05 09:31:14)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

They were absolutely screwed in terms of scheduling. I don’t believe this gets the ball rolling in terms of major college football. Those dominos may eventually fall, but UConn’s decision will have nothing to do with it.


Ed Orgeron wants to play
by roccoglobboschoolforwomen  (2020-08-05 09:11:26)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

He said the other day "You call us at midnight and we'll play you in a pasture". My guess is the SEC will find a way to play.

The Pac 12 however seems to be on the opposite side of the coin. They've got a mini-uprising of players demanding things like payment in the name of Covid protection. Seems like a mess that may not get untangled in time.


If the Pac 12 is out, this would be the year for conf Champs
by DomerJon  (2020-08-05 09:51:00)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

to advance to the playoffs. There are no marquee OOC games to boost anyone up and it will be the top 2 teams playing in the conference Championship. otherwise you will end up getting Herbie and gang talking about the eye test and wanting to put in 3 loss SEC or Michigan.


I really think that the Pac 12 is not going to play
by jt  (2020-08-05 14:33:49)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Going to be very tough.


Because of the unified football players?
by Irish Warrior  (2020-08-05 14:51:22)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Or something else? Just curious


because of the virus *
by jt  (2020-08-05 15:39:49)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Michigan could win the Rose Bowl. By forfeit. *
by ArasEra  (2020-08-05 13:31:49)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post