Coronavirus Pandemic Impacts

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Brett McMurphy
@Brett_McMurphy
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Air Force sets kickoffs for its only 2 games this fall:

Oct. 3 vs. Navy, 6 pm ET
Nov. 7 at Army, 11:30 am ET

 

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Jeff Goodman
@GoodmanHoops
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One source on whether the start date gets approved to be moved on Wednesday to Nov. 21: “I think it should pass, but it’s still unpredictable.”
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Jeff Goodman
@GoodmanHoops
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Division I Council set to vote Wednesday on moving the start of the college hoops season to Nov. 21. Source also said there will be recommendation of playing a minimum of 4 non-conference games and potential to start 8 hours/week to work with players - target date is Sept. 21.

 

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Jon Rothstein
@JonRothstein
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4h

As college basketball braces for Wednesday's announcement on a start date, mid-major programs everywhere are preparing for guarantee games to be taken away. Athletic Departments depend on this revenue.





Jon Rothstein
@JonRothstein
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Sources: While the Basketball Oversight Committee has bumped up its initial proposed start date from 11/25 to 11/21, many of the sport's key decision makers are concerned with opening a season against college football. This could also apply to 11/22 with the NFL.

 

[tblack33]

Jon Rothstein
@JonRothstein
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4h

As college basketball braces for Wednesday's announcement on a start date, mid-major programs everywhere are preparing for guarantee games to be taken away. Athletic Departments depend on this revenue.




Jon Rothstein
@JonRothstein
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Sources: While the Basketball Oversight Committee has bumped up its initial proposed start date from 11/25 to 11/21, many of the sport's key decision makers are concerned with opening a season against college football. This could also apply to 11/22 with the NFL.

Lol for a non profit the NCAA sure is worried about them TV ratings.

 

[sleeperpick]

Per Jon Rothstein the NCAA basketball season begins November 25th

 

[tblack33]

Per Jon Rothstein the NCAA basketball season begins November 25th

Here. We. Go. Lots of doubts we’d get here but everything is pointing to there being a season. Super stoked, hope AJ and Javon can go out right.

 

[GreenLantern]

OT games start 11/25!

 

[The Great PATSby]

OT games start 11/25!

Saw the email from Mason... the last sentence gives me hope

"As a reminder the Ticket Office is now available by text message. Now with a simple text of GOMASON to 20123 you can start a conversation with a ticket representative!"

 

[Patriotsince81]

A lot of people in the stands for Clemson football.

 

[sleeperpick]

So how is mason going to do it if they are allowed let’s say 30% capacity. First rights of renewal go by patriot points or something else?

 

[Mason2005]

So how is mason going to do it if they are allowed let’s say 30% capacity. First rights of renewal go by patriot points or something else?

If it's 30% they just have to uncover the corners to make it 10k again. 3k is 75% of our normal crowd. They can fulfill all season ticket holders and restrict the general crowd.

 

[Patriotsince81]

So how is mason going to do it if they are allowed let’s say 30% capacity. First rights of renewal go by patriot points or something else?

Season ticket holders first. Screw the students and casual fans, they never come anyway. No Cub/Girl Scouts, no youth groups. Hard core, loud fans and drunks, that's it.

 

[mkaufman1]

Season ticket holders first. Screw the students and casual fans, they never come anyway. No Cub/Girl Scouts, no youth groups. Hard core, loud fans and drunks, that's it.

section 115 and invited guests of 115 only!

 

[Jack Strop]

Season ticket holders first. Screw the students and casual fans, they never come anyway. No Cub/Girl Scouts, no youth groups. Hard core, loud fans and drunks, that's it.

As I recall, half of the season tix holders don't show up either. Many of them either write off the cost of their seats or sell them to vcu fans.

 

[GMUgemini]

As I recall, half of the season tix holders don't show up either. Many of them either write off the cost of their seats or sell them to vcu fans.

In other words, we should have no problem restricting the arena to 2,500-3,000...unfortunately.

 

[tblack33]

In other words, we should have no problem restricting the arena to 2,500-3,000...unfortunately.

Honestly I think if they say 3k is the cap and the pull the adds off the corners any season ticket holder who wants tickets should probably be able to get a full season package. The patriot club plaque was looking extremely slim last year.

 

[The Great PATSby]

Honestly I think if they say 3k is the cap and the pull the adds off the corners any season ticket holder who wants tickets should probably be able to get a full season package.

Agreed. Plus I'll bet there will be a drop in season ticket holder in general this year for a number of reasons. Fans tired of the Paulsen Regime, Corona Virus recession impact and don't have the financial means this year, people avoiding large crowds. I wouldn't be surprised if there's a 30%+ decrease in total season tickets this year even if season tickets are even offered.

 

[phoenix-arizona]

PAC 12 is playing a fall season.

 

[Five Two]

Good news from MLB- no new positive tests of players for the 26th straight day
https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/1309543299619917825

 

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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...ility-multiple-players-test-positive-covid-19:

"Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings close facilities after Titans players test positive for the coronavirus

The Tennessee Titans have closed their facilities until Saturday after three players and five team personnel members tested positive for the coronavirus, the NFL announced Tuesday.

The eight new positive tests have been confirmed after additional testing, a source told ESPN's Kevin Seifert. Those who tested positive have been asymptomatic as of Tuesday morning, a source told ESPN's Dan Graziano.

No decision has yet been made about Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Nashville, a source told ESPN. The Vikings' next game is Sunday at the Houston Texans.

In a statement, the Steelers said: 'We have been in contact with the NFL regarding the positive COVID-19 tests with the Titans. We have been informed to proceed with our game preparations for Sunday's game until we are informed otherwise. We will provide more information when available.'"