Over/Under on playing Chicago St. Tuesday night

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How does the team go home for Christmas when they are playing the biggest game of the year on New Years?

they always go home for a couple of days. They’ll leave tomorrow night and I’m assuming they’ll be back in the 26th. Sometimes they come back on the night of the 25th.
 
How the F did my comment just get deleted? I didn’t even say anything bad. It’s the truth. The AD is waiting for future guidance on allowing fans. (If needed). How is that a bad comment????
I don't think so...a lot of pro athletes and coaches are speaking out about the harder-than-necessary COVID protocols right now. People are vaccinated now is the argument they're making, and while people are still catching it, the mortality rate is very low for the vaccinated. People should just be operating at their own risk at this point. No need to prevent fans, and no need to keep players out for such extended lengths of time.
 
UCF had a game cancelled earlier and may have the ability to add a game.

While we lose the home game, what about @UCF on Dec 28th?

The basketball team gets a little warm up before Baylor and can stick around the next day to watch their football mates.

Clone bowl game fans can swarm another stadium.

TV might even pick it up due to ISU ranking and “future Big 12” matchup.
 
UCF had a game cancelled earlier and may have the ability to add a game.

While we lose the home game, what about @UCF on Dec 28th?

The basketball team gets a little warm up before Baylor and can stick around the next day to watch their football mates.

Clone bowl game fans can swarm another stadium.

TV might even pick it up due to ISU ranking and “future Big 12” matchup.
That's a fun idea. Not sure they like getting rid of a home game but I doubt many students and people will go to mid major game during Christmas break anyways.
 
Maybe Morningside can come in, that went well last time.

I know your comment is in jest, but if it comes to having to find a replacement, why not? Or a school like Buena Vista, University of Dubuque, etc.

I know they're not Division I schools, but it really wouldn't be all that different from playing a 300 range Division I school like Chicago State.
 
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I know your comment is in jest, but if it comes to having to find a replacement, why not? Or a school like Buena Vista, University of Dubuque, etc.

I know they're not Division I schools, but it really wouldn't be all that different from playing a 300 range Division I school like Chicago State.
It most certainly would be. D3 non scholarship? Closer to HS than a D1.
 
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I know your comment is in jest, but if it comes to having to find a replacement, why not? Or a school like Buena Vista, University of Dubuque, etc.

I know they're not Division I schools, but it really wouldn't be all that different from playing a 300 range Division I school like Chicago State.
If Chicago State cancels, I say postpone the game into the future and give the kids an extra day home for Christmas.
Do not jeopardize the health of our kids, or schedule a team we have no time to prepare for - creates a no win situation.
As a matter of fact, if Chicago State says they will play Tuesday I would demand proof that our kids are at no risk. Worst case possible / play Chicago State and end up on Covid protocols.
 
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If Chicago State cancels, I say postpone the game into the future and give the kids an extra day home for Christmas.
Do not jeopardize the health of our kids, or schedule a team we have no time to prepare for - creates a no win situation.
As a matter of fact, if Chicago State says they will play Tuesday I would demand proof that our kids are at no risk. Worst case possible / play Chicago State and end up on Covid protocols.
TLDR version: cancel the Chicago State game, don’t wait for them to do anything. Pollard should just cancel. Maybe the delay is him trying to find a replacement, that would make sense.
 
Do you really think athletes are getting sick playing competitions twice a week? Or perhaps it's the other 160 hours. The flights home, the gatherings, etc...

Also, the athletes have scheduled around a game tomorrow. Cancelling it on 36hr notice doesn't move the needle much for them
Was just thinking the same. If you’re worried about COVID, I’d worry more about what these kids are exposed to on holiday break with family, friends, airports, etc. I think the practice facility is one of the safer places they could be.
 
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