The First Domino Has Fallen

[SW_Mustang]

North Dakota State to play one fall game to showcase their QB.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...one-fall-game/

I just came here to post this. I'll be tuning in - Trey is a phenomenal player.

He's easily the second best quarterback to ever call Matke Field home.

[crixus]

North Dakota State to play one fall game to showcase their QB.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...one-fall-game/

[crixus]

TCU QB diagnosed with heart condition after Covid-19 testing.

https://247sports.com/Article/TCU-Ho...son-150609274/

[crixus]

NFL puts 10 teams on hold due to Covid-19 testing efficacy.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...new-jersey-lab

[crixus]

I never once worried about my Dad embarrassing me at an athletic venue. People breaking rules to try to prove a point or be defiant enough to cause the game to stop is something he would never have done- and they shouldn't either. The point isn't having parents there- it is having them behave. If they were swearing at the officials or going onto the field that wouldn't be allowed either. We expect students to follow the rules of the game- parents and fans can do the same. And I am not some big mask supporter- but if that is the rule, or they don't play- I'll follow the rule.

I agree with you. Students are expected to follow the rules and so should their parents when attending student based events like sports. No double standards!!!

[Redwing]

My point is that in sports, it's more than just the athletes. Maybe I was reading too much into the comment about "who is playing sports about." But for me, it's more than just the participants. Yes, spectators do matter. Not saying that I condone bad behavior in any sense. That isn't my point. My point is that yes, the sport goes beyond the lines. Always has, always will. Mankind has watched sporting events for centuries.

[laker]

Uh, both? I bet most players of any sport LOVE fans watching them participate. And when it's a son or daughter, I know many a participant want the parent to be there. True, we all know the outlier parent for behavior, but I think you'd agree that they are the exception.

I never once worried about my Dad embarrassing me at an athletic venue. People breaking rules to try to prove a point or be defiant enough to cause the game to stop is something he would never have done- and they shouldn't either. The point isn't having parents there- it is having them behave. If they were swearing at the officials or going onto the field that wouldn't be allowed either. We expect students to follow the rules of the game- parents and fans can do the same. And I am not some big mask supporter- but if that is the rule, or they don't play- I'll follow the rule.

[NWHoops]

Uh, both? I bet most players of any sport LOVE fans watching them participate. And when it's a son or daughter, I know many a participant want the parent to be there. True, we all know the outlier parent for behavior, but I think you'd agree that they are the exception.

I loved playing sports and had great relationships with both my parents who both enjoyed sports and encouraged my participation (both were HS athletes). I never played for them, I played for the competition.

[Redwing]

It doesn't matter if you are pro or anti mask. The question to ask is who is playing HS sports about- the players or the fans? No one is making you come to watch- stay home if you can't follow the rules. Grow up and let them play!

Uh, both? I bet most players of any sport LOVE fans watching them participate. And when it's a son or daughter, I know many a participant want the parent to be there. True, we all know the outlier parent for behavior, but I think you'd agree that they are the exception.

[laker]

A High School football game in Utah was stopped until the fans put on their masks and socially distanced themselves. It's not rocket science people. Sheesh!

https://sports.yahoo.com/high-school...170523352.html

It doesn't matter if you are pro or anti mask. The question to ask is who is playing HS sports about- the players or the fans? No one is making you come to watch- stay home if you can't follow the rules. Grow up and let them play!

[crixus]

A High School football game in Utah was stopped until the fans put on their masks and socially distanced themselves. It's not rocket science people. Sheesh!

https://sports.yahoo.com/high-school...170523352.html

[crixus]

There's a lot of professional rugby streaming live and on demand on ESPN+ this weekend. They've got Super Rugby from Australia and Pro14 rugby from Europe. If you're looking for some sports to watch give it go. I can't wait. :)

[SW_Mustang]

Couple small bits I've picked up...

Georgia College cancels all fall sports (D2 non-football)

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/sport...c-278b3bf3665e

University of Virginia unlikely to find a replacement for their opening game, and is also looking to allow family in the stands for games

https://richmond.com/sports/college/...705dd059d.html

[wscsuperfan]

University of Iowa cutting men's gymnastics, men's and women's swimming and men's tennis

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[crixus]

Covid-19 caused lung lesions in French rugby players.

https://www.espn.com/rugby/story/_/i...aused-covid-19