Kansas joined them after Duke set the precedent. The big-time schools will probably cancel the NCAA tourney before the NCAA does.cactus wrote:Duke not pulls out of all athletic events indefinitely Only a matter of time unfortunately. Might even be cancelled today.
Just hoping that once things settle down, it'll still somehow be possible logistically to hold it a month or two late. But it's clearly not happening this month now. Really a shame.Jojogunne wrote:I don't see how the NCAAT can take place now.
Rest? They're used to playing multiple times every week. They would've already had 9 or 10 days off from the CAA title game to when they would've played in the NCAAT. That would've been more then they wanted. May would just make then rusty, not rested. But it would also be the same for every other team.Flying Dutchmen wrote:Our starters could use the rest, May Madness woudn't be that bad after all.
It was an obvious joke.Wags wrote:Rest? They're used to playing multiple times every week. They would've already had 9 or 10 days off from the CAA title game to when they would've played in the NCAAT. That would've been more then they wanted. May would just make then rusty, not rested. But it would also be the same for every other team.Flying Dutchmen wrote:Our starters could use the rest, May Madness woudn't be that bad after all.
Sounds plausible. I just wish they could have, for now, postponed indefinitely and tried to play the tournament later on. And even if the virus were under control by then, but they still couldn't pull it off logistically, then fine. But wait and see first instead of rushing to cancel it now. Maybe as you said, insurance might've driven the haste in their decision.Flying Dutchmen wrote:Wags wrote:Rest? They're used to playing multiple times every week. They would've already had 9 or 10 days off from the CAA title game to when they would've played in the NCAAT. That would've been more then they wanted. May would just make then rusty, not rested. But it would also be the same for every other team.Flying Dutchmen wrote:Our starters could use the rest, May Madness woudn't be that bad after all.Sorry, man. I might just be on edge with all that's going on.Flying Dutchmen wrote: It was an obvious joke.
Flying Dutchmen wrote: What isn't is this outcome. Let's be honest, it's probably a money (insurance) decision, veiled as a safety decision.
I think some of the bigger schools have the risk of players looking to professional careers to opt out of the tournament if it is held later on, and I do understand that.Wags wrote:Sounds plausible. I just wish they could have, for now, postponed indefinitely and tried to play the tournament later on. And even if the virus were under control by then, but they still couldn't pull it off logistically, then fine. But wait and see first instead of rushing to cancel it now. Maybe as you said, insurance might've driven the haste in their decision.
, and many including myself were already making arrangements, and bringing groups to boot! Was fortunate to be there for the last 2 net cuts, but an NCAA tourney game has been THE need!I don't want to get political on this site, but I'll take his sympathy for what it's worth since Francesa also tweeted an admission in the same day that while he's been a big supporter of the President, he said the President hasn't handled this crisis well at all. Maybe if Francesa and others with influence had thrown their support somewhere else four years ago, we'd have had much better leadership today and been ahead of this crisis instead of behind it, like we are, and maybe it wouldn't have been the serious issue it is in this country right now - first and foremost, for American citizens' health, but at this far less serious level, maybe we'd have also had an NCAA tournament for Hofstra to play in.Hof_Judge99 wrote:Mike Francesa tweeting his sympathy to us fans, I for one can’t sleep, just heartbroken beyond words.
Its bad enough that after 19 years of frustration for the program and the players and us fans but please do me a favor (all due respect) don't bring POLITICS into this discussion. IMO there's no place for POLITICS here its so devastating that on the simplest levels(amateur) and what should be pure and innocent gets tarnished with this constant POLITICAL divide. I realize this is a somewhat naive narrative but lets just make this about the schools, coaches, fans and most of all the kids that have given so much to the sports that they love. SAD SO VERY SAD BUT DON'T PLAY THE BLAME GAME!!!Wags wrote:I don't want to get political on this site, but I'll take his sympathy for what it's worth since Francesa also tweeted an admission in the same day that while he's been a big supporter of the President, he said the President hasn't handled this crisis well at all. Maybe if Francesa and others with influence had thrown their support somewhere else four years ago, we'd have had much better leadership today and been ahead of this crisis instead of behind it, like we are, and maybe it wouldn't have been the serious issue it is in this country right now - first and foremost, for American citizens' health, but at this far less serious level, maybe we'd have also had an NCAA tournament for Hofstra to play in.Hof_Judge99 wrote:Mike Francesa tweeting his sympathy to us fans, I for one can’t sleep, just heartbroken beyond words.
100% agree triplectriplec2195 wrote:Its bad enough that after 19 years of frustration for the program and the players and us fans but please do me a favor (all due respect) don't bring POLITICS into this discussion. IMO there's no place for POLITICS here its so devastating that on the simplest levels(amateur) and what should be pure and innocent gets tarnished with this constant POLITICAL divide. I realize this is a somewhat naive narrative but lets just make this about the schools, coaches, fans and most of all the kids that have given so much to the sports that they love. SAD SO VERY SAD BUT DON'T PLAY THE BLAME GAME!!!Wags wrote:I don't want to get political on this site, but I'll take his sympathy for what it's worth since Francesa also tweeted an admission in the same day that while he's been a big supporter of the President, he said the President hasn't handled this crisis well at all. Maybe if Francesa and others with influence had thrown their support somewhere else four years ago, we'd have had much better leadership today and been ahead of this crisis instead of behind it, like we are, and maybe it wouldn't have been the serious issue it is in this country right now - first and foremost, for American citizens' health, but at this far less serious level, maybe we'd have also had an NCAA tournament for Hofstra to play in.Hof_Judge99 wrote:Mike Francesa tweeting his sympathy to us fans, I for one can’t sleep, just heartbroken beyond words.
Fair enough. Only mentioned it in response to the first comment about Francesa (which I didn't make) because I think Francesa's "sympathy" for Hofstra (which he only talks about in years when the team has any realistic chance in March) should be seen for what it's worth.triplec2195 wrote:Its bad enough that after 19 years of frustration for the program and the players and us fans but please do me a favor (all due respect) don't bring POLITICS into this discussion. IMO there's no place for POLITICS here its so devastating that on the simplest levels(amateur) and what should be pure and innocent gets tarnished with this constant POLITICAL divide. I realize this is a somewhat naive narrative but lets just make this about the schools, coaches, fans and most of all the kids that have given so much to the sports that they love. SAD SO VERY SAD BUT DON'T PLAY THE BLAME GAME!!!Wags wrote:I don't want to get political on this site, but I'll take his sympathy for what it's worth since Francesa also tweeted an admission in the same day that while he's been a big supporter of the President, he said the President hasn't handled this crisis well at all. Maybe if Francesa and others with influence had thrown their support somewhere else four years ago, we'd have had much better leadership today and been ahead of this crisis instead of behind it, like we are, and maybe it wouldn't have been the serious issue it is in this country right now - first and foremost, for American citizens' health, but at this far less serious level, maybe we'd have also had an NCAA tournament for Hofstra to play in.Hof_Judge99 wrote:Mike Francesa tweeting his sympathy to us fans, I for one can’t sleep, just heartbroken beyond words.
[/quote]I really wish, but I think once the NCAA said "canceled" instead of "postponed" there was no going back. I would take it in any month, whenever they might be able to reschedule it, April to October, any time before next season. But I just don't think it'll ever happen.triplec2195 wrote: I see where you're coming from Wags when it comes to Francesa who is one of the most self-righteous people around and I think you either love him or despise him kinda like the POTUS but I'll say this when it comes to rescheduling games and making this NCAA tourney happen NO or IMPOSSIBLE shouldn't be in the conversation. Almost everything is doable and where there's a will there's a way. They should leave the door open for this and this cancellation should be re-visited(revoked) and adopt the phrase let's find a way to make this happen for the benefit of everyone these games impact but obviously first and foremost the players(kids) who make this great sport what it is and who have earned this.
