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Post by betsyg on Aug 10, 2020 20:28:24 GMT
Sigh...I needed something to look forward to. Guess Buckeye football will not be it. collegefootballnews.com/2020/08/big-ten-cancels-fall-season-whats-next-for-college-footballI moved to TX from Ohio 25 years ago and I always anticipate the start of college football season because it marks the start of the end of the oppressive TX summer heat. It stings a little more this year because I just came back to a week of 100 degree temps from a beautiful 70 degree week in Ohio. I know, it's only college football. I'll get over it. I really will.
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Aug 10, 2020 20:32:02 GMT
I’m sorry. I’m looking forward to pro football and I am going to lose it if they cancel the season. I understand the reasons why but it sucks.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 10, 2020 20:33:08 GMT
I know, it's only college football. Except, in some cases, it's not *only* college football. If the SEC cancels the season, which now they probably will, Louisiana will lose multiple millions of dollars. LSU routinely gifts up to $30 million a year to the school for professors salaries and other things.
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Post by papersilly on Aug 10, 2020 20:35:35 GMT
I’m sorry. I’m looking forward to pro football and I am going to lose it if they cancel the season. I understand the reasons why but it sucks. omg, me too. they can take away baseball, basketball, hockey, etc but not pro football. i can accept not being able to be in the stadium but give me something to watch. i hate to say it but i think the NFL may just be greedy enough to move forward with the season even if there are no fans in the stands. they cancelled pre-season but i'm hoping the regular season can still move forward.
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naby64
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Post by naby64 on Aug 10, 2020 20:37:51 GMT
College football does so much more for universities than people realize. My DD works in Sports Compliance and I get a better insight than some. The income the university makes from football filters over to other sports. The bowl game monies that come from football helps fund other budgets in the school system.
I hate to sound dramatic and say it will kill me to not see football. It won't but I LOVE football. It does concern me what trickle down effect this will have on my DD's future.
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Post by christine58 on Aug 10, 2020 20:42:58 GMT
College football in these very big colleges and conferences help fund every other sport that college offers. This is huge for those schools and some of the smaller schools.
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River
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Post by River on Aug 10, 2020 20:44:49 GMT
I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for the SEC. I know it doesn't look good, but I'm not giving up hope until it's official.
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Post by christine58 on Aug 10, 2020 20:44:50 GMT
I’m sorry. I’m looking forward to pro football and I am going to lose it if they cancel the season. I understand the reasons why but it sucks. Me too. I love watching football on television. Yeah I know first world problem. Rumor has it that the NFL is going to move some of their games to Saturday’s says college will not be on television since they won’t be playing
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2020 20:55:10 GMT
I am a huge Michigan Uni fan and am super sad that there won't be any college football.
I am also holding my breath in regard to NFL. I love my Chiefs, but I really am not sure if there will be football. 😭
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finaledition
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Post by finaledition on Aug 10, 2020 21:00:46 GMT
PAC 12 is cancelled as well😩
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 10, 2020 21:04:28 GMT
I enjoy football as much as the next person, but this is absolutely the right decision.
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Post by sabrinae on Aug 10, 2020 21:27:37 GMT
I know, it's only college football. Except, in some cases, it's not *only* college football. If the SEC cancels the season, which now they probably will, Louisiana will lose multiple millions of dollars. LSU routinely gifts up to $30 million a year to the school for professors salaries and other things. Other schools are going to have to cope with the same issue. Ohio State gives millions back to their general fund every year.
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Post by auntkelly on Aug 11, 2020 0:23:37 GMT
I'm an Oklahoma fan. I'm hoping that Texas and Oklahoma will form a one year alliance w/ the SEC and ACC plus Notre Dame (which is being rumored) and that we'll have some college football games!
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RosieKat
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Post by RosieKat on Aug 11, 2020 0:55:13 GMT
Except, in some cases, it's not *only* college football. That's what DH and I were talking about. I will be honest, I don't care about football at all, and DH only borderline cares. I also think that for safety, this is probably the best call. But it will be financially devastating to countless universities and to other programs, both academic and athletic. Even a nonprofit has to pay the electric bills.
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 11, 2020 1:07:46 GMT
I enjoy football as much as the next person, but this is absolutely the right decision. It is, and I wonder if they won't have a spring football season instead.
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huskergal
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Post by huskergal on Aug 11, 2020 2:22:28 GMT
As a lifelong Husker fan, I am upset, but not surprised. My son is going to start at the University. He moves in Saturday. He made the marching band. I am sad that he will not get to perform this year. Hoping this time next year, we can be somewhat back to normal.
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Post by alexa11 on Aug 11, 2020 2:42:57 GMT
Y'all I'm not sure I'll survive!
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Post by 5peanutsnana on Aug 11, 2020 3:09:43 GMT
This is not confirmed...yet. Won't be surprised if it happens, though. I know Coach Ryan Day (Ohio State) is pushing hard for the season to be moved back.
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Post by hopemax on Aug 11, 2020 3:32:44 GMT
If people are more general College Football fans, and not obsessive follow everything on ESPN, team blogs and the like... People may not know the reason for the sudden cancellations from the MAC, Mountain West, Big-10 and rumored PAC-12 tomorrow after their meeting, is that multiple athletes that have recovered from COVID-19 (including asymptomatic cases) are being diagnosed with myocarditis (heart inflammation). This is a condition that can occur following cold viruses and influenza, and COVID appears to be no exception. Normally, the condition will resolve itself after 3-6 months with proper care and reduction of activity level. So for sports like football, this can become a serious issue, as high levels of physical activity are required. With all of the other unknowns of COVID, it is unknown how many players might be affected (so far the levels are higher than typical cold/flu) or if the heart will recover in the normal expected timeline. So this isn't just an issue of players contracting the virus, and adequate testing / social distancing protocols on campus, it's now an issue of how athletes' long term health may be affected even if the virus for them was no big deal. NFL-bound players are unlikely want to risk their health in a way that might make it impossible for them to play at the NFL level. So even though the ACC, Big-12 and SEC want to play football, as more players go through the examination process (which involves EKGs, blood tests and cardiac MRIs for athletes highly suspected of having an issue), their hand may be forced by not wanting to look like they are putting sports above health and safety of the players. It will be a gut punch for people hoping for a small return to normal stuff, but people should prepare themselves that fall sports likely won't happen. www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29633697/heart-condition-linked-covid-19-fuels-power-5-concern-season-viability
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Post by ~summer~ on Aug 11, 2020 3:59:23 GMT
I’m so sorry. I feel like this year is just a wash - but there will be next year
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Post by lindas on Aug 11, 2020 12:38:02 GMT
Forget the money, forget your disappointment, think about the athletes. No college football is going to have a major impact on the NFL 2021 draft and the future for a lot of these kids. Teams are only going to have sophomore or junior year tape to judge performance. For the poor kid that may have suffered an injury or just had a bad junior year this season could have been his make it or break it shot for getting drafted.
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Post by auntkelly on Aug 11, 2020 13:27:14 GMT
If people are more general College Football fans, and not obsessive follow everything on ESPN, team blogs and the like... Believe me, if you followed our college football thread in the Fall, you'd know that there are lots of people on this board who are more than "general College Football fans." There are a lot of differing opinions out there on whether the college football season should be cancelled and one's viewpoint really doesn't depend on whether one is a "general college football fan" or an "obsessive" college football fan.
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Post by huskermom98 on Aug 11, 2020 14:18:13 GMT
As a lifelong Husker fan, I am upset, but not surprised. My son is going to start at the University. He moves in Saturday. He made the marching band. I am sad that he will not get to perform this year. Hoping this time next year, we can be somewhat back to normal. Congrats to your son for making the marching band (even if they don't get to march this year ). I was on the flag line '94-'96 and married a guy from the drumline. We loved the experience, especially me since I got to attend the 94 Orange Bowl and 95 Fiesta Bowl!
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Post by betsyg on Aug 11, 2020 15:12:14 GMT
Forget the money, forget your disappointment, think about the athletes. No college football is going to have a major impact on the NFL 2021 draft and the future for a lot of these kids. Teams are only going to have sophomore or junior year tape to judge performance. For the poor kid that may have suffered an injury or just had a bad junior year this season could have been his make it or break it shot for getting drafted. Yes - absolutely. The impact on these kids' futures is heartbreaking. I feel so badly for all of the athletes that missed their spring seasons, and now who will miss their fall, who have worked so hard.
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Post by betsyg on Aug 11, 2020 15:14:13 GMT
If people are more general College Football fans, and not obsessive follow everything on ESPN, team blogs and the like... People may not know the reason for the sudden cancellations from the MAC, Mountain West, Big-10 and rumored PAC-12 tomorrow after their meeting, is that multiple athletes that have recovered from COVID-19 (including asymptomatic cases) are being diagnosed with myocarditis (heart inflammation). This is a condition that can occur following cold viruses and influenza, and COVID appears to be no exception. Normally, the condition will resolve itself after 3-6 months with proper care and reduction of activity level. So for sports like football, this can become a serious issue, as high levels of physical activity are required. With all of the other unknowns of COVID, it is unknown how many players might be affected (so far the levels are higher than typical cold/flu) or if the heart will recover in the normal expected timeline. So this isn't just an issue of players contracting the virus, and adequate testing / social distancing protocols on campus, it's now an issue of how athletes' long term health may be affected even if the virus for them was no big deal. NFL-bound players are unlikely want to risk their health in a way that might make it impossible for them to play at the NFL level. So even though the ACC, Big-12 and SEC want to play football, as more players go through the examination process (which involves EKGs, blood tests and cardiac MRIs for athletes highly suspected of having an issue), their hand may be forced by not wanting to look like they are putting sports above health and safety of the players. It will be a gut punch for people hoping for a small return to normal stuff, but people should prepare themselves that fall sports likely won't happen. www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29633697/heart-condition-linked-covid-19-fuels-power-5-concern-season-viabilityHow very scary!
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Post by betsyg on Aug 11, 2020 15:16:45 GMT
I know, it's only college football. Except, in some cases, it's not *only* college football. If the SEC cancels the season, which now they probably will, Louisiana will lose multiple millions of dollars. LSU routinely gifts up to $30 million a year to the school for professors salaries and other things. You're absolutely right. The fallout will be enormous.
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Post by missmiss on Aug 11, 2020 15:24:38 GMT
Forget the money, forget your disappointment, think about the athletes. No college football is going to have a major impact on the NFL 2021 draft and the future for a lot of these kids. Teams are only going to have sophomore or junior year tape to judge performance. For the poor kid that may have suffered an injury or just had a bad junior year this season could have been his make it or break it shot for getting drafted. I guess this will come across harsh but I hope those athletes have a back up plan in place. Considering only 1.6% of NCAA Football players make it into the NFL many should have that backup plan. Even if the athlete makes it to the big show it isn't a guarantee they stay there either. That is why they are called student athletes and not just athletes. Just my thoughts on this.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 11, 2020 15:26:45 GMT
If people are more general College Football fans, and not obsessive follow everything on ESPN, team blogs and the like... People may not know the reason for the sudden cancellations from the MAC, Mountain West, Big-10 and rumored PAC-12 tomorrow after their meeting, is that multiple athletes that have recovered from COVID-19 (including asymptomatic cases) are being diagnosed with myocarditis (heart inflammation). This is a condition that can occur following cold viruses and influenza, and COVID appears to be no exception. Normally, the condition will resolve itself after 3-6 months with proper care and reduction of activity level. So for sports like football, this can become a serious issue, as high levels of physical activity are required. With all of the other unknowns of COVID, it is unknown how many players might be affected (so far the levels are higher than typical cold/flu) or if the heart will recover in the normal expected timeline. So this isn't just an issue of players contracting the virus, and adequate testing / social distancing protocols on campus, it's now an issue of how athletes' long term health may be affected even if the virus for them was no big deal. NFL-bound players are unlikely want to risk their health in a way that might make it impossible for them to play at the NFL level. So even though the ACC, Big-12 and SEC want to play football, as more players go through the examination process (which involves EKGs, blood tests and cardiac MRIs for athletes highly suspected of having an issue), their hand may be forced by not wanting to look like they are putting sports above health and safety of the players. It will be a gut punch for people hoping for a small return to normal stuff, but people should prepare themselves that fall sports likely won't happen. www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29633697/heart-condition-linked-covid-19-fuels-power-5-concern-season-viabilityThis! I'm sorry people are disappointed by another disappointment in a very disappointing year. But health should come first. We do not know the long term effects of this virus. There is damage done even in asymptomatic people. The idea that it could very well destroy a career and a life should come way before we are worried about missing a year of televised entertainment.
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lindas
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Post by lindas on Aug 11, 2020 15:36:28 GMT
Forget the money, forget your disappointment, think about the athletes. No college football is going to have a major impact on the NFL 2021 draft and the future for a lot of these kids. Teams are only going to have sophomore or junior year tape to judge performance. For the poor kid that may have suffered an injury or just had a bad junior year this season could have been his make it or break it shot for getting drafted. I guess this will come across harsh but I hope those athletes have a back up plan in place. Considering only 1.6% of NCAA Football players make it into the NFL many should have that backup plan. Even if the athlete makes it to the big show it isn't a guarantee they stay there either. That is why they are called student athletes and not just athletes. Just my thoughts on this. Not harsh at all, I totally agree but unfortunately some don’t have a plan. So many declare themselves eligible during their junior year then don’t get drafted. Because of the rules they can’t go back and play football in their senior year so they drop out of college. It’s a shame.
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Post by auntkelly on Aug 11, 2020 15:57:31 GMT
Forget the money, forget your disappointment, think about the athletes. No college football is going to have a major impact on the NFL 2021 draft and the future for a lot of these kids. Teams are only going to have sophomore or junior year tape to judge performance. For the poor kid that may have suffered an injury or just had a bad junior year this season could have been his make it or break it shot for getting drafted. I guess this will come across harsh but I hope those athletes have a back up plan in place. Considering only 1.6% of NCAA Football players make it into the NFL many should have that backup plan. Even if the athlete makes it to the big show it isn't a guarantee they stay there either. That is why they are called student athletes and not just athletes. Just my thoughts on this. I think most of the players, even at big time programs, know they have very little chance of making it to the pros. Most of the college players truly are playing for the love of the game. And if they are on scholarship that is a huge bonus. It's just very sad that so many college football players are going to end their career without even so much as an acknowledgement on Senior Day. And before anyone says anything, I know that not having a Senior Day is not as sad as losing your life to covid. However, college football is just one more thing that is being taken away from us and it's okay to be sad if you are a big fan.
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