So you are back to thinking Covid-19 is dangerous?
And you did nothing to refute my point at all. Parents of regular students are going to rightfully have issues with campuses being closed.
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2020 CU football season POSTPONED until Nov 6th?
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So you are back to thinking Covid-19 is dangerous?
And you did nothing to refute my point at all. Parents of regular students are going to rightfully have issues with campuses being closed.
2020 CU football season POSTPONED until Nov 6th?
So I would think it would be an NCAA violation to force out the general student population but allow athletes to remain in dorms? I don't see how they can say they are treating both groups the same.
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GuySmiley
Don't Drink the Kool-Aid
I think both you and @buffs233 are both correct. It is two ways of looking at a coin. It is right to point out, no students then why are athletes different?? Also, it is right to recognize the unique relationship with athletes (especially football which makes the University $$$$$$$$) all in a CoVid lens it may be right to say they should play if it benefits the athlete, the school, and perhaps others.
the NCAA regulations don't say athletes have to be treated like general students. the regs state athletes cannot receive impermissible benefits.
if athletes were allowed in person classes and the rest of students only had online options, that sounds like a benefit.
if athletes were allowed on campus to visit the library and the rest had no access to the library, that sounds like a benefit.
allowing players to continue to come to campus for practice doesn't seem like a benefit.
if athletes were allowed in person classes and the rest of students only had online options, that sounds like a benefit.
if athletes were allowed on campus to visit the library and the rest had no access to the library, that sounds like a benefit.
allowing players to continue to come to campus for practice doesn't seem like a benefit.
They’re Nebraska players. They can’t spell “lawsuit”.
But they are all Academic All-Americans aren't they?
hawg1
Well-Known Member
I don’t care about the NU player thing. I am interested in merits of the case.
Coronavirus update: 'Game-changer' Abbott test gets boost from Trump as Moderna shows vaccine progress
The Trump administration announced a $760 million deal with Abbott Laboratories (ABT) for a new rapid COVID-19 antigen test.
This is a "game" changer . . . 15 minute test results and only $5. Would allow so much more shared activity, including allowing fans that have been tested.
As with everything, we'll see how it pans out. If this test was available today, the Pac 12 would likely be playing football next month.
Coronavirus update: 'Game-changer' Abbott test gets boost from Trump as Moderna shows vaccine progress
The Trump administration announced a $760 million deal with Abbott Laboratories (ABT) for a new rapid COVID-19 antigen test.finance.yahoo.com
This is a "game" changer . . . 15 minute test results and only $5. Would allow so much more shared activity, including allowing fans that have been tested.
The technology used is similar to at-home pregnancy tests, according to Abbott divisional vice president of Applied Research and Technology, Dr. John Hackett — except that it still requires a clinician to administer the test.
I can see it now, 50K fans waiting in line while DRs hold the stick while you pee on it and you both wait nervously to see the results
We have a built in advantage. Two words. Pee Troughs.
What about people with stage fright?
- asking for a friend...
You always held it through full games at Folsom, eh?
COVID has dramatically lower risk for a college student. It makes no sense for them to hide in the basement for months on-end.
We agree that parents of regular students have a legitimate gripe, but they are not as safe as athletes who are subject to regular testing. That will change soon it seems, just not clear exactly when.
More importantly, why would the parent of a regular student be concerned about what 200 student-athletes do?
Yeah I don’t think the majority of parents are going to bitch about athletes being on campus so they can play football while their kids are sent home. I think that’s a lame excuse.
It’s about the faculty. And the effects can be pretty nasty in a small % of 20ish yo. Is it worth that small %?
Libby pit for me
Can't be. It only kills old people, get out there and play football for our entertainment.
Damn right we are. Especially when they make you sign a waiver stating that you will be charged the full cost of room and board if the school decides to send everyone home.
(School is the New Jersey Institute of Technology)
Why were we stupid enough to sign it? Because the kid is banking on the "hope" that after his Supermax type isolation period (NJ definition of quarantine), he will be able to do fall conditioning for his winter/spring non-revenue sport.
And in doing so, maybe get enough reps in to secure a spot on the travel team "if" they have a season and "if" they are allowed to travel.
This maybe should have been an OP for a thread titled "Completely dumbass things parents do for their kids."
Medford M.
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Neither you or I has any idea what the long term effects of Covid are, so don't say the risk is dramatically lower. If all you're looking at is mortality rate, then sure, but it's never just been about people dying.
If you pre-game correctly, this will never be an issue!
Lol
That is going to be one cold football season up there lol
I don't get why the Big and Pac made the decision to cancel when they did. They could have easily waited until this week or the following to make a decision. Especially now that things are looking better, not great, but better. As Wilner pointed out, the Pac has painted themselves into a bit of a box.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/08...ing-in-force-basketball-start-dates-and-more/
I shudder to think about the Pac being the only Conf that didn't have some sort of a season, assuming the Big does resume in Nov.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/08...ing-in-force-basketball-start-dates-and-more/
I shudder to think about the Pac being the only Conf that didn't have some sort of a season, assuming the Big does resume in Nov.
I am not sure how the Big10 will actually be able to play given that the governor of the state of Michigan is unlikely to allow it.
That is what the Pac12 is up against. Governors of California, Oregon, and Washington may be tough to convince.
That is what the Pac12 is up against. Governors of California, Oregon, and Washington may be tough to convince.
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