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Post by JT on Aug 17, 2020 18:16:11 GMT -5
University of Washington - founded 1861. University of Wisconsin - founded 1848. The UW was founded in 1848. The University of Washington came along 13 years later. We agreed last year that the winner of the head-to-head series would own the initials. Guess who won? I never agreed to that.
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Post by texastothehouse15 on Aug 17, 2020 18:19:06 GMT -5
My point was that there is really no reason for any of the P5 to play volleyball in the Fall. I have yet to hear a good argument for fall relative to spring Vball - especially now the fall NC is out of the question. Football I can understand, Though I don’t think they will make it work, and the SEC could probably handle a Spring move. But why are the ACC, SEC and B12 going ahead with fall volleyball? Why wouldn’t Texas or Baylor prefer to play for a natty, or Florida? I don’t get why the two seasons are linked - other than a few institutions having problems with space. The FBS and NCAA are different things. The only argument that makes sense to me is the optics. They don’t want it to look like they made the decision for the wrong reasons so all the other fall sports have to go for the ride, even if it rules out a championship, or even a real season for them.. That doesn’t mean I know why they made the decision about football, other than it clearly indicates just how low on the totem pole the other sports are. Has the NCAA ruled that fall participants are excluded from a spring NC? They have not and I don't expect them to make that announcement until they for sure say they are having a spring season which may take a while
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Post by mikegarrison on Aug 17, 2020 18:20:40 GMT -5
How many big 10 schools are testing all students before arriving? I know Ohio State is. I know others outside the big 10 are as well. That will help I think. These coaches will bubble the hell out of the players. I honestly think we'll see football. Maybe not Big 10 but others. Purdue required testing prior to arriving on campus. They sent home test kits to students. Classes start Aug 24th. Good thing it's impossible to catch a virus between the time you test for it at home and the time you show up on campus. Otherwise there might be sort of a flaw in that plan.
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Post by mikegarrison on Aug 17, 2020 18:21:54 GMT -5
We agreed last year that the winner of the head-to-head series would own the initials. Guess who won? I never agreed to that. Well, maybe that's because we didn't ask the gopher fans?
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Post by redcard🏐 on Aug 17, 2020 18:29:50 GMT -5
Purdue required testing prior to arriving on campus. They sent home test kits to students. Classes start Aug 24th. Good thing it's impossible to catch a virus between the time you test for it at home and the time you show up on campus. Otherwise there might be sort of a flaw in that plan. Of course it’s flawed, but if I get a positive result I’m not going to campus and may opt in to online only the first semester. If Purdue can stop known positives up front then its as good of a plan as you can expect.
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Post by mikegarrison on Aug 17, 2020 18:38:04 GMT -5
Good thing it's impossible to catch a virus between the time you test for it at home and the time you show up on campus. Otherwise there might be sort of a flaw in that plan. Of course it’s flawed, but if I get a positive result I’m not going to campus and may opt in to online only the first semester. If Purdue can stop known positives up front then its as good of a plan as you can expect. I agree it's better than nothing ... unless it gives people a false sense of confidence that leads to increased risk-taking.
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Post by texastothehouse15 on Aug 17, 2020 18:58:04 GMT -5
Not sure if I want to believe some unverified podcast host. I didn't want to scroll through twitter but has he had any correct scoops in the past month or so? I'd say he is pretty reliable.
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Post by texastothehouse15 on Aug 17, 2020 18:58:55 GMT -5
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Post by n00b on Aug 17, 2020 19:07:57 GMT -5
Not sure I believe in Sir Yacht.
That being said, the Big Ten looks absolutely terrible. I don't see how you leave the meeting where the vote to end the season happened without assurances that all 14 universities pledge to put forth a united front. If schools absolutely refuse, you're in a tough spot but I think they needed to embrace the CAA model who said we aren't crowning a conference champion this year, but it's up to each school to decide what to do for themselves.
Nebraska didn't have the leverage to go rogue. Ohio State absolutely does (and probably Penn State too). If Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State and Iowa play with the ACC and/or Big 12 this year, there is no way the Big Ten kicks them out.
What a cluster.
I'll add, it isn't just about politics, but a failure by the Big Ten commissioner IMO. The Pac-12 has three schools in two states that are represented by a Republican governor, but they aren't having these issues.
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Post by mikegarrison on Aug 17, 2020 20:15:45 GMT -5
Penn State is the same place that hushed up a child abuse scandal because it threatened football. I'm not surprised if they are willing to risk some COVID-19 cases.
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Post by oldnewbie on Aug 17, 2020 20:16:19 GMT -5
Purdue required testing prior to arriving on campus. They sent home test kits to students. Classes start Aug 24th. Good thing it's impossible to catch a virus between the time you test for it at home and the time you show up on campus. Otherwise there might be sort of a flaw in that plan. Well, that should at least delay your first cases by a few days. That is enough time for the administration to remember exactly who they are dealing with, throw their hands up, say "f--k this s--t" and go home. http://instagram.com/p/CD9MEV0JAo4
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Post by mikegarrison on Aug 17, 2020 21:10:29 GMT -5
LOL.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2020 21:16:01 GMT -5
We are in the middle of a pandemic in which the nation as a collective screwed up so badly it makes the idea of "American Exceptionalism" a punchline. The death toll keeps ticking up by 1,000 people a day.
Why do people feel the B1G needed to explain why it was postponing? Do we need it written out in crayon?
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Post by oldnewbie on Aug 17, 2020 21:37:15 GMT -5
We are in the middle of a pandemic in which the nation as a collective screwed up so badly it makes the idea of "American Exceptionalism" a punchline. The death toll keeps ticking up by 1,000 people a day. Why do people feel the B1G needed to explain why it was postponing? Do we need it written out in crayon? No kidding. I was listening to a sports show with a couple of college sports analysts (Brady Quinn was one) talking about the season being stolen from these poor football players by the B1G. These poor players who are so dedicated and have worked so hard. Excuse me? People had the opportunity to show their dedication to the football season last May/June/July by masking the f up and staying away from people to continue the downward trend. They refused, in droves, and now its too late. Don't blame the B1G and the PAC12 for making an obvious decision that stemmed from the idiocy of people who couldn't be bothered when it actually mattered.
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Post by Riviera Minestrone on Aug 17, 2020 21:41:47 GMT -5
We are in the middle of a pandemic in which the nation as a collective screwed up so badly it makes the idea of "American Exceptionalism" a punchline. The death toll keeps ticking up by 1,000 people a day. Why do people feel the B1G needed to explain why it was postponing? Do we need it written out in crayon? Considering collegiate displays of immaturity....Maybe this is what they could relate to?
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