Mavric Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) Sounds like this is likely getting cancelled. Edited February 2, 2021 by Mavric Can't spell Quote Link to comment
seaofred92 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 25 minutes ago, Mavric said: Sounds like this is likely getting calcelled. https://nebraska.rivals.com/news/big-red-business-huskers-game-in-dublin-in-doubt Quote The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late last week warned consumers to avoid all travel from the United States to Ireland because of the presently “very high level” of Covid-19 cases. Canceling the Ireland trip would set off a chain reaction for the schools, the conference, the promoters, the Irish tourism industry, and the fans who shelled out thousands of dollars for tickets, tour packages and airfare months ago before Covid-19 shut down ticket demand. Since the match-up at Aviva Stadium in Dublin is technically an Illinois home game, would the two teams play instead in Champaign-Urbana, and on the same date? Could the game be played instead now on Week 1 vs. Week Zero? What about refunds to fans; will they be made whole for both the land packages and airfare? Would Nebraska and Illinois get a shot at scheduling a future Aer Lingus game in Dublin? Anthony Travel, the game’s official travel promoter, recently stopped collecting monthly payments from fans who had purchased tickets and travel packages in the thousands of dollars. Previously, as the pandemic spread, the company had extended deadlines on ordering travel packages and put late-payment fees on hold. “With the uncertainty, we decided to be buyer friendly and not collect on the monthly payments until we know more,” John Anthony, the owner of the Dallas-based college travel management company said in an email on Sunday. Quote Link to comment
Dogs In A Pile Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 26 minutes ago, Mavric said: Sounds like this is likely getting calcelled. Not surprised at all. Quote Link to comment
Fru Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 As much as I'd like to see a game in the motherland, this is probably for the best. Play it stateside at Soldier field, Wrigley or Arrowhead. Hopefully sneak out with a W and start the season with some decent momentum. Quote Link to comment
MyBloodIsRed16 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, Fru said: As much as I'd like to see a game in the motherland, this is probably for the best. Play it stateside at Soldier field, Wrigley or Arrowhead. Hopefully sneak out with a W and start the season with some decent momentum. Soldier field would be cool but with the way everyone complains about Purdue's turf there is no way they would want the Huskers to play in Soldier Field. It's always really bad. Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 12 minutes ago, MyBloodIsRed16 said: Soldier field would be cool but with the way everyone complains about Purdue's turf there is no way they would want the Huskers to play in Soldier Field. It's always really bad. I KNOW you're not disrespecting the greatest field in the NFL. 1 Quote Link to comment
MyBloodIsRed16 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 8 minutes ago, knapplc said: I KNOW you're not disrespecting the greatest field in the NFL. not the field. The turf. Love Soldier field. Started going to games every year from 86 to 2000. 1 Quote Link to comment
Wistrom Disciple Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 2 hours ago, knapplc said: I KNOW you're not disrespecting the greatest field in the NFL. Arrowhead? If you're referring to Solider Field, it's pretty solid. I'm pretty sure that the field stays in good shape because it isn't used after Week 17 except for once or twice a decade 7 Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 6 hours ago, Mavric said: Sounds like this is likely getting cancelled. It was an interesting idea before the pandemic that a lot of fans would have enjoyed. We had actually thought about going. But, even if the vaccine gets distributed in both countries this summer, I can't imagine being open enough that thousands of fans are going to head over seas. Plus, everyone would need to be buying tickets long before this summer to make it work. Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 3 hours ago, MyBloodIsRed16 said: not the field. The turf. Love Soldier field. Started going to games every year from 86 to 2000. Soldier Field was cool till they ruined it. 1 Quote Link to comment
Hilltop Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 39 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said: Soldier Field was cool till they ruined it. Soldier field died on this day in 1985... 4 Quote Link to comment
In the Deed the Glory Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 6 hours ago, knapplc said: I KNOW you're not disrespecting the greatest field in the NFL. Who said something about Lambeau?!? 2 Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 hour ago, In the Deed the Glory said: Who said something about Lambeau?!? A remarkable place. The fans are incredible. The Packers...? Oy. Quote Link to comment
In the Deed the Glory Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 20 hours ago, knapplc said: A remarkable place. The fans are incredible. The Packers...? Oy. Lol. Sounds just like a Bears fan. Salty because Rodgers and Favre have kicked your butts for 30 years. Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 20 minutes ago, In the Deed the Glory said: Lol. Sounds just like a Bears fan. Salty because Rodgers and Favre have kicked your butts for 30 years. That gravy train is ending sooner than later. Quote Link to comment
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