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Did Europe have enough to export, or was it eveyone for themselves?

Good points. Let’s “getter done” next month.

Well 5 months ago we just got started. Does Europe already have this?

This is why it should not happen. Especially if the other three P5 conferences succeed. The big 3 will be having Spring ball with the recruits the Big Ten loses to them before singing day. I will be watching the NCAA tourney. The kids will have no reason to play. Makes no sense unless everyone does it, and we know the SEC, ACC and Big 12 will not be doing it. They will be pushing through a fall season and see how far they get.

50 million a month. Isn’t that 1/6 of our population? I have no plans on getting tested unless I feel sick, or some one around me was and even then I might just stay away from others for a couple weeks. This capacity seems like more than we need. I think I would rather know how many people have antibodies.

Big Ten is already looking like a joke. They may as well own it and start the season.

I think he just acknowledges that he a prick.

The Big Ten presidents and chancellors think they are the Ivy League with better sports. I mentioned this in another thread, but Delany once threatened that if college kids get paid like professionals for sports the Big Ten might go to an olympic sport and Div3 football model. I think someone mentioned that it was an idol threat from Delany, but I think he knew what he was dealing with in the academic world of the Big Ten. The Big Ten receives enough research money and CIC money they could continue to operate academically just like the ivy league. The Big Ten was in the lead on conference expansion, BTN, stipends, guaranteed tuition/medical and other items with Delany in charge and the other conferences hated it. The Big Ten was even in the lead on how to deal with COVID until they cancelled. Now the ACC/SEC and Big12 see an opening to stick a nail in the Big Ten coffin if they pull this off. ESPN will even turn on the Big Ten since they got in bed with FOX/BTN. And Notre Dame, a midwest school that doesn't have much love for the Big Ten either has joined in. So what will be the outcome? NFL ready players will leave (Michigan has lost their left tackle and best corner already) and not play in the Spring or Dome football if that even happens. Younger studs will start to think transfer for next fall instead of playing in the Spring. Recruits that came to play Football and not 'play school' will rethink commitments before the Feb deadline. The Big Ten will take a talent hit, and ND and the Big12 will be the beneficiaries along with some northeastern ACC schools. OSU is really the only team keeping the Big Ten relevant in the playoff era, anyway. If it is sustained, Harbaugh will go back to the NFL, Day will leave for greener recruiting pastures, and coaches like Fleck will use the Big Ten as a stepping stone like he did the MAC. Fretz and Fitz will stay. Nebraska will admit that they are a football school and leave for the Big12, especially given Michigan and Wiscy were the two Big Ten votes that got them kicked out of the AAU. Maryland and PSU will head for the ACC. Rutgers will get kicked out because they are Rutgers..... OK I am sort of just kidding here, but it was nice to vent.

I would bet yes.

I am hoping success this fall. I am hoping no one gets seriously ill either. It would be good news.

I have already seen Tennessee High school football highlights from a MIchigan recruit's first game of the season. If the high schoolers do not feel COVID they won't even know its around. No mandatory testing like the colleges. They will play though until someone gets really ill.

This is awesome. How can they tell who won? I am not sure who is who.

When do the real games start? ACC,Big12 and SEC?

I don’t know...wishful thinking....wanted to rub salt in the wound.

They will drop if the other teams play a week.

Tate Reeves Mississippi governor @tatereeves Replying to @tatereeves I know this will not be popular, but there will be no game day social gatherings around stadiums: rallies, parties, tailgates. It’s no fun, but it’s what allows the athletes to play. I’d still rather be in the SEC with no tailgates, than the PAC-12 or Big 10 with no football. 2:49 PM · Aug 20, 2020

Well this is another kick in nuts for the conference. I honestly hope the real power 3 conferences play and are successful.

Good to hear.

It’s funny you mention this. I am seeing this sentiment in other areas. Our school district is going back half time. 85% of people polled wanted full time school and are mad about the decision. Charter schools do what they want and are going back full time. The 15% that wanted all online are hoping they fail...well maybe not all of them, but I have heard comments from some suggesting and seeming to hope the charters fail. It seems to me we should all be hoping for success against COVID ASAP. I hope the other conferences have a successful season with healthy student athletes, coaches and fans.

Honestly his job is gone within a year. Especially if is kid plays at Mississippi. It might not be his fault, but he is gonna take the fall.

Add Ms #1 DB to the list of departures.

Martin is good. Michigan fans were sorry to see him go. Possession receiver.

Holy cow do we need football! We jumped from Warren to Flynn.

From the CDC website: "Studies have shown that flu illness is associated with an increase of heart attacks and stroke. A 2018 study found that the risk of heart attack was 6 times higher within a week of confirmed flu infection. These findings were most pronounced for older adults and those experiencing their first heart attack." from WebMD: "Viral infections like the flu also put added stress on your body, which can affect your blood pressure, heart rate, and overall heart function. That can raise your odds of having a heart attack or stroke." From Johns Hopkins: "Rheumatic heart disease is a condition in which the heart valves have been permanently damaged by rheumatic fever. The heart valve damage may start shortly after untreated or under-treated streptococcal infection such as strep throat or scarlet fever." Seems like we have been living with this possibility for other reasons...... I was curious because there seems to be a lot of decisions being made based on fear. I guess we have lost the time when people took personal responsibility. I remember a story about my older brother beating the crap out of someone and breaking his glasses. Turned out that the kid ran him off the road. When the father showed up at our house demanding we pay for the glasses, he was told about the latter part. He confirmed it, came back and apologized to my family, and said his kid would pay for the glasses. I am sure the kid got whooping #2 as well. The good ol days.....

I get that COVID is more contagious than other viruses, but many viruses and other infections we deal with today can cause heart issues correct? Is the number of heart issues caused from COVID much worse than other viruses because of what the virus does, or just because COVID is more prevalent right now?