Chance of Football in 2020

Discussion in 'West Mall' started by AC, Jul 8, 2020.

  1. Horns11

    Horns11 10,000+ Posts

    Something to consider about the current state of things is that we have those Covid numbers with the restrictions in place (face masks, social distancing, people working from home, cancelling weddings or other activities, etc.). So how bad would the flu have been if those measures were in place? Or, to put it in a dark way, how bad would Covid be without those measures in place?
     
  2. horninchicago

    horninchicago 10,000+ Posts

    It would be the same.

    Change my, and every other sane person's around here, mind.

    Edit: Oops, I meant it would be better because of herd immunity etc. There will be no vaccine, so it needs to run its course. That should have already happened.

    So, no need to change my mind.
     
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  3. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

  4. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    Inside Texas' take on who got the best and worst of the new schedule
    It's short and worth a look if you are interested in this kind of thing
    Analyzing the Big 12's new schedule
     
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  5. RainH2burntO

    RainH2burntO 2,500+ Posts

    Thanks. Great piece, Joe.
     
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    Last edited: Aug 12, 2020
  6. mchammer

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  7. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    Agree. i think they thought everyone would follow them.
    Their coaches are already fielding questions about recruiting and transfers - I bet they love that
     
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  8. Horn6721

    Horn6721 10,000+ Posts

    Some people want us to schedule the Huskers. Not me
    And the B1G apparently nixed any of their schools playing at all.
    Desmond Howard said that the Big Ten should kick Nebraska out of the conference
    from link
    With the Big 12, ACC and SEC going forward with fall football, Nebraska — a dissenting vote in the Big Ten’s decision to cancel football in 2020 — came out swinging at the league’s decision. Head football coach Scott Frost and athletic director Bill Moos raised the possibility of Nebraska going rogue and trying to compete elsewhere — something that cannot happen if the school wanted to keep its lucrative Big Ten membership.
     
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  9. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    Conference restrictions aside, I think we would crush them. And it would be more fun than UTEP
     
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  10. Jacob Johnson

    Jacob Johnson 2,500+ Posts

    Agreed they will be on campus but 80% of classes are not in person. 5% are in person with no more than 10-15 people in a room for social distancing purposes.
     
  11. Jacob Johnson

    Jacob Johnson 2,500+ Posts

    The real question is if Texas decided to have fans would you attend the game? I personally believe if teams even do 25% capacity. Many people will not go simply out of fear of getting the virus well those of us who actually have a fear of getting it. I personally am just fine watching the games online.

    Hit the like button if you will go to the games.

    Hit the agree button if you won't go to the games.
     
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  12. RainH2burntO

    RainH2burntO 2,500+ Posts

    I'd go if it was full capacity, no masks.
     
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  13. RainH2burntO

    RainH2burntO 2,500+ Posts

    I know I do
     
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  14. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

     
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  15. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    UTEP Sept 12 now official
     
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  16. AC

    AC 2,500+ Posts

    I’m happy. What an off-season!!!
    9-1. OSU going to be tuff.
    :bevo:
     
  17. LHABSOB

    LHABSOB 1,000+ Posts

    I wasn't around in 1918 to compare to Spanish Flu but the 5th person I know died from Covid yesterday. She was like a 2nd mom to me. Yes, she had underlying health conditions just like the other 4 and yes she was probably in the last year or two of her life. But I can't think of a single person I have known in my previous 50 years on earth who died of the flu. So maybe I am an statistical aberration but I don't see the comparison for Covid to the Flu.

    Having said that- we let our 12 year old go to a church camp with her friends in Keller last month before our move to Chicago and she came back with Covid. Having lived thru it, I can tell you that her symptoms were what I would call a mild flu at worse. 3 days of fatigue and congestion and loss of taste and smell. Our greatest fears were exposing someone else and trying to figure out how to maneuver through our move from DFW to Chicago in the middle of it all. We are here now, trying to find HIC's address so I can teepee his house in the middle of the night and my wife told me to keep our tix when the athletic dept calls so it looks like we will be making some trips back to ATX this fall.
     
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  18. LHABSOB

    LHABSOB 1,000+ Posts

    What are ya'll hearing about tickets and seating? I am waiting to see if I get kicked to the upper deck with spacing and what they are doing with my OU tix.

    UPDATE FROM THE TEXAS ATHLETICS DIRECTOR

    Longhorn Nation, We Can Do This Together
    Last week, we had so many of our staff members teaming up to reach out to all of you – our loyal and dedicated Longhorn Foundation members and season ticket holders – and we’re continuing that effort over the next two weeks or so. We’ve called season ticket holders who have decided to take this year off for now, and next plan to start calling season ticket holders who are still interested in attending games this year. All totaled, as of today we made more than 4,000 outbound calls and received nearly 2,000 inbound calls from you. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to read our email, take it to heart and for spending time as we talked through the options with you.
     
  19. RainH2burntO

    RainH2burntO 2,500+ Posts

    Appreciate this post.
    Very sorry to hear about your loved one.
    And best of luck completing your move.
    It is real tough but I think most of us have to keep going while trying to watch out for and care for those who are vulnerable. Most of all...They need to be careful themselves. It is a fine line to walk for all of us.
    Always enjoy your posts, LHA. You seem like a very even handed fellow if I'm not mistaken.
    I cannot answer your question on season tix. I live OOT and usually buy a mini plan +one other choice game each year. Not sure how many options I'll have this year.
    All the best...
    :hookem:
     
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  20. nashhorn

    nashhorn 5,000+ Posts

    Sorry about your losses LHA, truly! But glad to hear it was tolerable for your daughter. Given you feelings surprised you let her go to camp. And I’m embarrassed because I feel I should know but who is HIC?
    I’m guessing the move to Chicago was work? Guess it could have been family but hard for me to think a Chicago move out of just wanted to’ right now. Sorry, not meaning to be nosy just curious.
     
  21. horninchicago

    horninchicago 10,000+ Posts

    I think he was talking about me. He can come T P my house, no worries. We can have drinks and admire his work.
     
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  22. nashhorn

    nashhorn 5,000+ Posts

    Oh, ok I get it.
     
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  23. EDT

    EDT 1,000+ Posts

    Chicago looks like it would be a great place for a vacation right now, a real riot for sure.
     
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  24. mchammer

    mchammer 10,000+ Posts

    A lot of bargains on shopping, I heard.
     
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  25. RainH2burntO

    RainH2burntO 2,500+ Posts

    I lived in Chicago for a year or two some years ago. Not many trees to TP.
    Really liked my time there, though. Enjoyed the people and made many memories, although I spent a good deal of my time working. Went back later on a short trip and proposed to my (now) wife in that beautiful old church down in watertower area. Guess the town has changed quite a bit I gather.

    Edit: Sry..I edited this and inserted quotes I was responding to and it relocated post upon saving
     
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  26. horninchicago

    horninchicago 10,000+ Posts

    Lots of trees in the burbs where I live. Oops, I shouldn't let everyone know that.
     
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  27. Badass

    Badass 2,500+ Posts

    Does anyone know what games if any will be on LHN?
     
  28. SabreHorn

    SabreHorn 10,000+ Posts

    With limited games for Fox to choose from, I think you could see their two bell cows every week.
     
  29. LHABSOB

    LHABSOB 1,000+ Posts

    So back in March when COVID broke out, my daughter came to us begging that if they had camp could she go with her friends. At the time, I carelessly said- 'Of course' thinking that one of two things would happen- COVID would blow over by July and all would be fine or things would continue in a lock down and camp would be canceled. Our church in Fort Worth canceled all summer camps but her friends church in Keller (Keystone- yeah their COVID outbreak was all over the DFW news) kept their camp. I spent 4th of July weekend in angst over whether to pull the plug and have my daughter pissed at me or let her go and trust all would be fine. Like most of us with COVID- we have to weigh the risk and make a decision. My wife and I made the decision to let her go. I was surprised to see the videos and photos from camp at how the kids weren't wearing masks and basically shoulder to shoulder crammed pack at worship and dance parties. BUT I am not going to blame the church, it was our decision as parents to let her go and ultimately the risk we took that she would get COVID. Fortunately like I said her symptoms were mild and I feel more strongly now that it is not as big of a risk for a healthy young person.

    Yes- work promotion. Moved into the new house last week and loving it so far- will probably be hating it in Feb. I say 'Chicago' but I am out in the western burbs. It's like someone in McKinney or Southlake saying they live in Dallas. We have a 7th and 8th grader so we thought it was better to get the move done before school starts rather than prolong it. And our oldest will be a freshman at Purdue moving in next week so I think my wife was happy to get up close to her baby boy. Still pisses me off that UT Admission policy didn't get him into UT Engineering but Purdue Engineering pursued him and welcomed him with open arms. Something's messed up there but that's a conversation for another board.
     
  30. horninchicago

    horninchicago 10,000+ Posts

    Exactly. Everyone should be back to normal weighing the risks of leaving the house on a daily basis. That's the bottom line.

    I'm in the SW burbs. Don't tp my house though.
     
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