The First Domino Has Fallen

[boatcapt]

Those are my thoughts too. If anything, COVID is just speeding up the process for the schools that were on their way out anyway. This is just a gut opinion, but I think the pandemic would have to be around for 2-3 years before we start seeing impact on other schools that would have been fine otherwise - and even then, the Harvards and Stanfords of the world would survive just fine.

Most schools have received considerable funds from the Gov for "Covid relief." While maybe not being made whole to pre-Covid levels, I would imagine they are doing quite a bit to mitigate closures.

[SW_Mustang]

Minnesota, Nebraska and Michigan State to decline bowl bids if invited.

https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...tation-invited

I wonder why we've come full-circle. Everyone started the season not playing, ended up playing, and now won't finish the season.

I wonder what makes this next stretch that much more different than when the season began. The situation is a lot worse now, and will continue to get worse for the next couple months yet - but it just seems odd to me.

[SW_Mustang]

I think the schools that close/merge were in serious financial problem before Covid. I'd say 3/4 of the 1/3 predicted would have closed anyway...maybe not next year, but certainly in 5 years.

Those are my thoughts too. If anything, COVID is just speeding up the process for the schools that were on their way out anyway. This is just a gut opinion, but I think the pandemic would have to be around for 2-3 years before we start seeing impact on other schools that would have been fine otherwise - and even then, the Harvards and Stanfords of the world would survive just fine.

[boatcapt]

Not sports, but here's an interesting article about the financial impact COVID is having on schools.

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-n...id-and-red-ink

They make an interesting albeit bold prediction - 1/3rd of private schools will either have to close or merge in the next few years. I don't see that happening personally, but I do think the closures will trickle in at a higher rate than they otherwise would have.

I think the schools that close/merge were in serious financial problem before Covid. I'd say 3/4 of the 1/3 predicted would have closed anyway...maybe not next year, but certainly in 5 years.

[crixus]

Iowa pauses workouts because of Covid-19 cases within their program. But they're hoping the Music City Bowl will be played.

https://247sports.com/Article/Iowa-H...ame-157582050/

[crixus]

Tennessee is out of the Liberty Bowl. I hope Army gets to fill their spot vs West Virginia.

https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ovid-19-issues

Game on! Army will take Tennessee's spot.

https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...cing-tennessee

[crixus]

Minnesota, Nebraska and Michigan State to decline bowl bids if invited.

https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...tation-invited

[crixus]

The Guaranteed Rate Bowl and the Birmingham Bowl have both been cancelled.

https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...-teams-opt-out

[crixus]

Tennessee is out of the Liberty Bowl. I hope Army gets to fill their spot vs West Virginia.

https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ovid-19-issues

[SW_Mustang]

Not sports, but here's an interesting article about the financial impact COVID is having on schools.

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-n...id-and-red-ink

They make an interesting albeit bold prediction - 1/3rd of private schools will either have to close or merge in the next few years. I don't see that happening personally, but I do think the closures will trickle in at a higher rate than they otherwise would have.

[ctrabs74]

9-2 Army won't be going to a bowl, being passed over by teams that won 2 and 3 games.

When bowls start acting like bowels, get rid of them.

https://www.recordonline.com/story/s...ce/3986261001/



Apparently, that contract prevented Army from getting an opportunity outside of Shreveport. The mass opt outs by the Pac 12 teams all but doomed the Knights getting their opportunity this season as the Independence Bowl cancelled this season's edition.

If this doesn't tell you that the Four Letter Nitwits in Bristol have WAY too much power over the college football postseason, then I don't know what does.

[laker]

9-2 Army won't be going to a bowl, being passed over by teams that won 2 and 3 games.

When bowls start acting like bowels, get rid of them.

[crixus]

crixus , I watched the game. I was really impressed by SJSU!

Thank you. Boise State never stood a chance. ;) Just kidding. I hope SJSU can keep their mojo going for one more game, Ball State is very good.

[crixus]

Oh yes. Enjoyed seeing it happen. Glad that Ball State came out of nowhere to win the MAC too. Iowa State had been the feel good story of the season, but now that belongs to the Spartans.

How about a Cincinnati, Coastal Carolina, and SJSU D1 playoff? Throw a one loss Indiana in there. Put some new blood in there instead of the same old same old bias. It would be more interesting.

I like your ideas and nominate you for Commissioner. Boise State just opted out of a bowl game too (whiny babies).

[wssuram]

Hey laker, did you see my underdog Spartans knock off mighty Boise State in the MW Championship game? San Jose State will play MAC champ Ball State in the Arizona Bowl on New Year's Eve.

https://www.facebook.com/SanJoseStat...4048019565814/

crixus , I watched the game. I was really impressed by SJSU!