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What do those who lead THE Big Ten say now to Husker fans who now have to watch the SEC steal the Nation's football heart?

 

Everyone knows where the problems for this fiasco of a non-football season come from, and they’re not coming from Lincoln. Everyone knows the Huskers have led the push-back against the Big Fourteen’s decision to cancel fall football and Husker faithful have made their displeasure fairly clear.

 

Everyone knows why the Huskers got hooked up with this Conference Of Confusion that will never be as much fun or as much home as the Old Big Eight was. Who thought we would miss playing Kansas so much? And OH for a home game with Iowa State!

 

And what about Husker fans? What about all the people and families around America (and the World) who have lived and died with this football team for generations? What about all the businesses that risk disappearing because our Fall ritual each week has been erased by those who hide behind excuses and vague and conflicted “Science”?


What about our State’s Identity that is more tied to its Big State University than any other State in the Union being so trivialized and devalued?    

 

Perhaps, these words... “From all of us in the Big Ten...”

 

“Dear Husker fans, we’re truly sorry for what has transpired this year with regard to your University, your sports programs, and your entire educational lives. We’re sorry that we give your opinion so little importance and that we prefer to make decisions shrouded in secrecy and in a haze of Rust Belt confusion and Old Steel Mill fog than listening to some its proud members like you.

 

We’re sorry to all you Husker fans who won’t be packing The Sea of Red and striking fear in the hearts of Husker opponents. And to all the young men and women who are being robbed of their game-day experience that they will never get back.

 

We’re sorry to all those courageous farmers in your State who are fighting off financial ruin to keep your farms operating and our bellies fed and who listen to Husker games while toiling out in your fields. You do something with corn, right? Or is it wheat?

 

We’re sorry to all you business owners who may never be able to keep your doors open. And to all who are losing a small fortune and the great impact that has on your community and your families.

 

In short, from THE Big Ten to Husker Nation, we’re sorry. We still won’t listen to you, but you can’t say we didn’t apologize!

 

And in conclusion, what would YOU as a Husker fan want to say to THE Big Confused Ten?

 

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19 hours ago, Roundball Shaman said:

What do those who lead THE Big Ten say now to Husker fans who now have to watch the SEC steal the Nation's football heart?

 

Everyone knows where the problems for this fiasco of a non-football season come from, and they’re not coming from Lincoln. Everyone knows the Huskers have led the push-back against the Big Fourteen’s decision to cancel fall football and Husker faithful have made their displeasure fairly clear.

 

Everyone knows why the Huskers got hooked up with this Conference Of Confusion that will never be as much fun or as much home as the Old Big Eight was. Who thought we would miss playing Kansas so much? And OH for a home game with Iowa State!

 

And what about Husker fans? What about all the people and families around America (and the World) who have lived and died with this football team for generations? What about all the businesses that risk disappearing because our Fall ritual each week has been erased by those who hide behind excuses and vague and conflicted “Science”?


What about our State’s Identity that is more tied to its Big State University than any other State in the Union being so trivialized and devalued?    

 

Perhaps, these words... “From all of us in the Big Ten...”

 

“Dear Husker fans, we’re truly sorry for what has transpired this year with regard to your University, your sports programs, and your entire educational lives. We’re sorry that we give your opinion so little importance and that we prefer to make decisions shrouded in secrecy and in a haze of Rust Belt confusion and Old Steel Mill fog than listening to some its proud members like you.

 

We’re sorry to all you Husker fans who won’t be packing The Sea of Red and striking fear in the hearts of Husker opponents. And to all the young men and women who are being robbed of their game-day experience that they will never get back.

 

We’re sorry to all those courageous farmers in your State who are fighting off financial ruin to keep your farms operating and our bellies fed and who listen to Husker games while toiling out in your fields. You do something with corn, right? Or is it wheat?

 

We’re sorry to all you business owners who may never be able to keep your doors open. And to all who are losing a small fortune and the great impact that has on your community and your families.

 

In short, from THE Big Ten to Husker Nation, we’re sorry. We still won’t listen to you, but you can’t say we didn’t apologize!

 

And in conclusion, what would YOU as a Husker fan want to say to THE Big Confused Ten?

 

Wait, I must have missed something overnight.  Are we the only team not allowed to play now?? Wow this is rough! They definitely owe us an apology!!!!

 

 

how dare they restrict only us from playing this fall
 

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16 hours ago, teachercd said:

Watching these other games makes me realize how stupid the Big Ten was.

 

ARMY f#&%ing played today.

 

 

Of course army played... who’s the ultimate commander in chief???

 

isnt it ironic known and widespread risk of brain injury and bodily harm doesn’t derail football. But the .000001% chance over severe side effect does?

 

 

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“Reports Linking 30-35% Of Big-Ten Athletes With COVID To Myocarditis Were Inaccurate... the Big 10 conference has already announced that it would be postponing fall sports as a result of the coronavirus. A conference spokesperson said: ‘As time progressed and after hours of discussion with our Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Big Ten Sports Medicine Committee, it became abundantly clear that there was too much uncertainty regarding potential medical risks to allow our student-athletes to compete this fall.’”

 

https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/reports-linking-30-35-big-ten-athletes-covid-myocarditis-were-inaccurate

 

My Comment:

 

It has become abundantly clear that there is no uncertainty regarding risks to all of us coming from the Big 10 conference, the Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Big Ten Sports Medicine Committee.

 

Is there a useful medical treatment for THAT? And are all you guys getting your regular pay checks on time OK?

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Here's what I would have the Big Ten say to ALL the teams not playing football right now:

 

  • Yes, it's true.  We do really want you to play football, but we don't want to be liable for anything that happens.
  • Suing us isn't going to work.  We've got more money than you all do, no matter how much you pool your resources.
  • We're gonna remember this.  We never forget.
  • All that being said - if you sign this waver that removes all legal and financial liability from us if your son/daughter gets sick and/or dies or is injured as a result of COVID-19, you can play until your heart's content.
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I would advise the Big Ten Board and Special K to speak openly, honestly and truthfully.  Should have all along.  

 

Have a public meeting and a final vote on a real plan.  They have had months to formulate options and contingencies.  

 

At this point, the only reasonable option is the Oct start with a ten game schedule plus a championship with bowl games optional for as many teams as get invites.

I dont see much value to spring or jan start to an exhibition type six game deal. I doubt the domes are even available due to NFL conflicts etc., and with no fans and poor TV $, the cost may be as bad as cancelling anyway.  Play meaningless (almost) games.  There is no guarantee the medical issues (whatever they are now) will be any better and could be worse.  Winter brings more illness and more cabin fever and less outdoor escapes.  Public social distancing fatigue is possible.  Risk of virus will still be present.  Maybe a vaccine is available that reduces death by 30% but frankly, death is not the real issue as young people are not dying now and never have.  

The primary fear seems to be infection (cases) and some as of yet unknown and speculative negative lasting effects.  

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