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Post by auntkelly on Sept 16, 2020 14:41:11 GMT
The Big 10 has announced it will have a Fall 2020 football season, reversing its August 11th decision to cancel the season due to covid. NYT Big Ten To Play Football |
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Post by ntsf on Sept 16, 2020 14:49:40 GMT
and LSU coach announced yesterday that almost the whole team has covid...
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Post by tracylynn on Sept 16, 2020 14:54:34 GMT
I think it's disappointing they felt pressured to make this decision.
Playing Pro sports is one thing. There is maturity there for the most part. There are consequences to decisions being made. Even though pro-football isn't in a bubble, there are rules to be followed, and most, if not all, Teams are taking them seriously. The Seahawks haven't had one positive Covid test since starting in person work outs and practices (same for several other teams). But, they also released a rookie who broke team rules by trying to sneak his girl into the player hotel during training camp. There are no exceptions to the rules. Safety of yourself and Team are #1.
College kids have proven they are going to party. They are going to gather. And if LSU really announced that most of their players have Covid, there you go.
The Pac 12 is holding strong, and being criticized for it. They voted to protect the long term health of their players because we don't know long term effects on the heart and other organs due to Covid. They're going to come out looking smart on this one, despite the early critcism.
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Post by elaine on Sept 16, 2020 15:00:48 GMT
I am a HUGE Big 10 fan. I have been missing Buckeye football terribly this year.
AND I think that is absolutely the WRONG decision.
I have little doubt that the scenes we witnessed at Florida State will be played out in Columbus. College football is not worth people literally dying due to increased COVID exposure.
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Post by epeanymous on Sept 16, 2020 15:01:39 GMT
Let’s never forget what is really important!
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Post by stormsts on Sept 16, 2020 15:31:00 GMT
Another Big10 fan. I also agree that this is the wrong decision. Our university has worked really hard to bring the students back on campus and currently everything is going really well. Why screw it up now...
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Sept 16, 2020 16:01:03 GMT
and LSU coach announced yesterday that almost the whole team has covid... ☹️🙁 |
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Post by *KAS* on Sept 16, 2020 16:06:15 GMT
and LSU coach announced yesterday that almost the whole team has covid... No, he said that almost the whole team has had COVID, and so he's hopeful that they are all good from here on out and it doesn't come around a second time. |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Sept 16, 2020 16:07:49 GMT
and LSU coach announced yesterday that almost the whole team has covid... Not what he said but of course ESPN wanted to twist it to add to the controversy. |
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Post by MichyM on Sept 16, 2020 16:08:11 GMT
and LSU coach announced yesterday that almost the whole team has covid... No, he said that almost the whole team has had COVID, and so he's hopeful that they are all good from here on out and it doesn't come around a second time. That’s what I heard as well. *please note that I am not supporting the decision by the Big10. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Sept 16, 2020 16:08:26 GMT
and LSU coach announced yesterday that almost the whole team has covid... What Coach O said was the most of the team has already had covid. Only 2 or 3 are currently out with it. |
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Post by mikklynn on Sept 16, 2020 17:07:41 GMT
Ugh. I think this is a terrible decision.
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Post by tracylynn on Sept 16, 2020 18:34:36 GMT
and LSU coach announced yesterday that almost the whole team has covid... No, he said that almost the whole team has had COVID, and so he's hopeful that they are all good from here on out and it doesn't come around a second time. Which, as we know, is a ridiculous statement. The scientists have been very clear that they aren't sure what immunity does, or doesn't, look like yet. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Sept 16, 2020 18:47:09 GMT
Ugh. I think this is a terrible decision. I do too. If they get sick they’ll be out a long time, plus the risks of future health issues are unknown and could hurt their professional futures. |
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Post by tommygirl on Sept 16, 2020 21:51:34 GMT
It sounds like the players initially caught covid due to poor decisions on their part unrelated to football earlier in the summer. LSU AD interview-USA TODAY |
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Post by *KAS* on Sept 17, 2020 0:38:58 GMT
No, he said that almost the whole team has had COVID, and so he's hopeful that they are all good from here on out and it doesn't come around a second time. Which, as we know, is a ridiculous statement. The scientists have been very clear that they aren't sure what immunity does, or doesn't, look like yet. He shouldn’t be hopeful that they don’t get it again? He Said he’s not a doctor. He wasn’t making a medical statement or claiming he knows. Not sure why that’s a ridiculous statement. We should all be hopeful. |
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