College Football 2020 Discussion... as it pertains to our current climate
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No way this caht lead to an expanded playoff this year
LETS GO
LETS GO
jedi ninja
Larry the liberal
The NCAA and greed certainly go hand in hand, but in this case it’s not that simple. Many of these schools won’t have ANY sports outside of football and basketball if their football team doesn’t bring in the money they normally do. Seems odd anyone would argue to say fuck every other sport and their athletes when those same people are all about “if we only save one life” BS. Can’t have it both ways.
Also, who cares about “the optics?” The optics are the only reason people are walking around with masks on in the fucking summer being afraid of catching a virus. The optics shouldn’t be a concern, the facts should.
twinkie13
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Exactly
More schools die without sports
Let's all solemnly bow our heads and remember the most exciting Redbox Bowl of all time:
Positive tests 'a given', SEC tells football players
SEC football players raised concerns about the upcoming football season during a call with conference officials and members of the conference's medical advisory board on Wednesday, according to a recording obtained by The Washington Post.
Exactly.
That's exactly what they should be telling the players.
Remember, you can shut down a season/school but that doesn't mean these kids are going to hide at their parents house for 3-6-9 months till the threat has diminished.
The pac 12 players who have united are trying to effectively turn it into a mini NFL by demanding compensation. The scholarships and free housing/meals are not enough. I get it. They feel they have the leverage now so they're going to push.
Being the father of two young kids and already pricing out college expenses, I see the other side of that argument too. College years ain't cheap so those scholarships have tremendous value for the 99% that will never play a down in the NFL !!!
Being the father of two young kids and already pricing out college expenses, I see the other side of that argument too. College years ain't cheap so those scholarships have tremendous value for the 99% that will never play a down in the NFL !!!
Who the hell do these people think they are? They‘re as bad as the L.A. Teachers‘ Union
Teapot9
Not from 63rd
Most players are going to revolt and piggyback off pac 12. Amateurs, don't have any protection or money in their pockets. Or good ones go pro. A complete shit show. I can see many kids getting agents.
Shit changes everyday. But once fall camp is in full swing, that will say a lot. As will cases in the schools... That will determine a lot as well.
Just my prediction, won't go past middle of October if there is even a season.
I do not need or have the feel to be entertained by college athletes during a global pandemic. It's exploitation to the fullest.
Mlb has fucked up royally already. Nfl players opting out already.
Best way to do it is bubble, and it's almost impossible for football.
Shit changes everyday. But once fall camp is in full swing, that will say a lot. As will cases in the schools... That will determine a lot as well.
Just my prediction, won't go past middle of October if there is even a season.
I do not need or have the feel to be entertained by college athletes during a global pandemic. It's exploitation to the fullest.
Mlb has fucked up royally already. Nfl players opting out already.
Best way to do it is bubble, and it's almost impossible for football.
Yea they get a full freaking scholarship. They‘re not being exploited. Not to mention they can opt out. And this isn‘t about entertainment. Besides public morale, college football teams provide a hugely necessary boost to other areas in their university
A scholarship, not an athleteship. To go to school for 4 years at an academic institution.
Sure CFB provides a boost in a normal year, but this isn't your average year.
This isn't pro football.
Am I misreading this...he's mad because Gary said the n-word in order to call him out for saying it? This is typical fake victim shit. Gary could have been more sensitive in articulating his objection. But he really didn't do anything wrong. The player shouldn't be saying profanities in team meetings and Gary was just concretely calling that out. This is on level with white guys rapping the n-word.
twinkie13
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Haha. This dude is so mid. I “was promised early playing time”
No chest. Soggy Cheerios. That’s why you play defense at that school homie
Yeah...this is a bit confusing...
Of course Mandel trying to break something that seems to, for now, be a bit unclear.
Yeah we have to keep in mind that journalists often care more about being the first to break a story then about accuracy. Details probably still have to emerge here.
pressitup
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huh
I just mean the logistics. And the privilege is to be able to get a full ride education to become a better scientist or doctor than fauci right?
TahoeLegend
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Some positive news--Oklahoma is the first school to start formal practice because they play a week earlier. So far no cases. Riley is a very smart guy and they are wearing masks at all times, on and off the field, including during scrimmages and all other on-field activities.
Maybe there's hope for a season after all if schools and coaches will just use common sense, although anyone who knows coaches knows that's a long shot.
One bit of bad new is the OU/Army game at West Point was cancelled.
Maybe there's hope for a season after all if schools and coaches will just use common sense, although anyone who knows coaches knows that's a long shot.
One bit of bad new is the OU/Army game at West Point was cancelled.
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gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
I don't think the problem will be football-related activities at all. It will be what happens when they aren't in the football facility that sparks a surge in cases.
That's my concern also.
guaranteeed
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Micah Parsons opting out
That's a top 10 pick next year
That's a top 10 pick next year
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The one everyone is dreading would be Lawrence, except sports media, it's their wet dream, he has no reason already to play next year
Start working with a QB guru right now for the next 8 months is prolly a better situation for him to be starting in 13 months anyway
Not like boosters could even entice him since hes going 1.1 next year and guaranteed 34m or so, I think that's what Burrow got
Start working with a QB guru right now for the next 8 months is prolly a better situation for him to be starting in 13 months anyway
Not like boosters could even entice him since hes going 1.1 next year and guaranteed 34m or so, I think that's what Burrow got
Here come the B1G players
www.espn.com
Big Ten players follow Pac-12, form unity group
Following the lead of their peers in the Pac-12, Big Ten players have formed a unity group to address athlete concerns.
jedi ninja
Larry the liberal
Here come the B1G players
Big Ten players follow Pac-12, form unity group
Following the lead of their peers in the Pac-12, Big Ten players have formed a unity group to address athlete concerns.
If these “lists of demands” are related to covid, that’s one thing. If there’s anything on any of these lists that has to do with BS (“social justice,” “racial inequity,” etc), I hope the schools, conferences, and NCAA tell them to go pound salt. These kids, of all races, colors, creeds, are getting a scholarship to play football...if they don’t like it, they can easily just choose not to play. Doesn’t seem like anything crazy to suggest that either.
Unfortunately, as many have pointed out for over a decade, the pussification of this country, and these kids with their participation trophies and coddling they’ve gotten in their lives has led to this exact thing. Bunch of fucking whiny little pussies who want it all, but also don’t want to do anything they don’t feel like doing in order to get it.
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horses
Brady licks Marino's knob
Exactly; take the list of demands the LA teacher's union is asking for to return to the classroom as a direct example.
jedi ninja
Larry the liberal
I can completely understand they want to make sure they’re safe to play football. I don’t agree with it because, of course they’re safe as they aren’t over 70 years old, but I can understand the discussion. Demanding shit that has nothing to do with covid should be immediately dismissed, and they should be told if they bring it up again they can find something else to do with their lives for the next few years because they aren’t playing football for that school, conference, organization.
Good post Larry
Yeah, if that's the full list...it's definitely reasonable.
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