Some thoughts on making it as safe for players as possible. 1. Mandatory Clear Shields on Helmet for all players. 2. Long sleeve undershirt under shoulder pads. Mandatory that all positions wear gloves, QB's the only exception for the throwing hand. 4. Return of the old school knee-high socks. I have not heard anybody talking about how to make it as safe as possible for the players. Any thoughts?
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Originally posted by Dirty Harry View PostSome thoughts on making it as safe for players as possible. 1. Mandatory Clear Shields on Helmet for all players. 2. Long sleeve undershirt under shoulder pads. Mandatory that all positions wear gloves, QB's the only exception for the throwing hand. 4. Return of the old school knee-high socks. I have not heard anybody talking about how to make it as safe as possible for the players. Any thoughts?
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Originally posted by Fightingscot82 View PostI honestly don't see any of those precautions being enough. Unless the shields cover the mouth they won't do much. Gloves like hands are only as good as what's not on them.
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Originally posted by iupgroundhog View PostThey could go the Flag Football route. I think then they would need less players.
Football can be somewhat controlled. Campus life, however, is a whole new ballgame. Kids from 18 to 21 have a whole lot more than football on their minds -- partying, the ladies, etc.
First weekend back campuses will go nuts ... back to 250 people in a craphole frat basement.
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Originally posted by WarriorVoice View PostThe President of U Michigan is doubtful about football in the fall. I wish it weren't the case...
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Originally posted by Mjtheman View Post
Why not? Unless someone has a preexisting condition that age group has nothing to worry about. Look at the facts and quit the hysteria.
If you take any group of 50 college football players I can guarantee you a certain number of them have a preexisting condition.
Facts. Hysteria. Where do you get your information (or misinformation)?
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Originally posted by CALUPA69 View Post
Curiously WASHTENAW county has been relatively untouched (2.3% of cases, 1.8% of deaths) by C19, but with 52% of the student body from out of state/country, it is almost a certainty that those numbers will spike in the fall with or without sports.
Surely these schools are going to cover their backsides with making players sign releases, etc. If the players are uncomfortable ... they don't have to play. Nobody is forcing them.
Non-sports related look at Ocean City, MD. It made the decison to re-open a week before Memorial Day (perhaps their second biggest weekend of the season). Anybody know what this weekend is worth to OC? A real big number. No way they were going to miss out on all those dollar bills. And, of course, it was beyond slam-packed this weekend.
If anybody thinks money isn't a major factor in this D1 decison ... got some bad news for ya.
At our level do players really even 'need' a lockerroom? If that is deemed a sticking point they can wear their crap home after games and practices.
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Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View Post
What's the monetary value of a lost season of Michigan Wolverines football? Let's not pretend that's not a major factor.
Surely these schools are going to cover their backsides with making players sign releases, etc. If the players are uncomfortable ... they don't have to play. Nobody is forcing them.
Non-sports related look at Ocean City, MD. It made the decison to re-open a week before Memorial Day (perhaps their second biggest weekend of the season). Anybody know what this weekend is worth to OC? A real big number. No way they were going to miss out on all those dollar bills. And, of course, it was beyond slam-packed this weekend.
If anybody thinks money isn't a major factor in this D1 decison ... got some bad news for ya.
At our level do players really even 'need' a lockerroom? If that is deemed a sticking point they can wear their crap home after games and practices.
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