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50 fans in the stands is 50 more than I expected!
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The surprise over the rise in COVID cases by our government officials is baffling. When the main test kits being used were shown to have a 33% inaccurate positive result, healthy people are being encouraged to get tested, and people are being tested multiple times after a positive test have all led to the increased numbers. More importantly, they should be looking at the mortality rate which has been dropping precipitously since the increase in testing.Originally posted by Da Coach View Post
At what point does the government's supposed purpose of 'protecting' us become an infringement on personal liberty? I for one think they need to make recommendations and let us make our own decisions for our safety based on those recommendations. I'm a grown ass man and if I want to risk it then that's my damn business. If you think I need to do things to protect others, then I humbly disagree. I shouldn't have to adjust my lifestyle because of someone else's fear. If that is the case, I'm afraid the color red might give me a stroke, so please don't wear red.
I'm healthy. Asking and expecting me to social distance and wear a mask at all times is ludicrous, and before someone tells me that I 'might' be infected, keep this in mind: I might be a serial murderer, but you're not locking me up in prison without any proof. Beyond that, the chance of spreading a virus when you have no symptoms is highly unlikely according to the CDC - it would require a great deal of close contact with someone over a long period of time.
They ruin my only hobby and I am going to be seriously upset. This is beyond stupid.
Sorry for the rant. This news is terrible.Larry Bird
I've got a theory that if you give 100 percent all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.Comment
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OK, a couple posts were deleted because I felt there was a comment that probably crossed the line a little regarding our rules about posting opinions and ideas, and not directing posts at other posters.
So feel free to post your opinions.
Speaking of how teams will allocate tickets.... Here is the first indication of how another MVC school is dealing with the coronavirus situation-
Indiana State will allow 25% capacity for their home games in the Hulman Center, on the campus if Indiana State. They are not allowing any new ticket sales this season, including no new season tickets and no new individual game tickets. Season ticket holders who opted to buy tickets this season "will be relocated based on priority points and the health and wellbeing of all."
And note that they will stream their home games on the ESPN website- "The Valley on ESPN.
Hulman Center is different from the Peoria Civic Center- Indiana rules regarding attendance at sporting events may not be as strict as Illinois, since their total case numbers and daily new case numbers are much lower than Illinois, even when corrected for the difference in population. Note that Indiana high schools are playing football this fall and allowing fan attendance, as well as some other fall sports, while Illinois high schools are not.
Also, the Hulman Center is owned and operated by the university, and thus they may be able to set some of their own rules, while Carver Arena is dependent on both the Civic Center board as well as the City of Peoria to determine rules.
Hulman Center capacity is 10,200, so 25% would allow 2,550 fans per game. Their average attendance at home games last season was 3,676, according to their stats page. However, having attended Bradley games there every year, I can say that actual attendance was significantly lower than that, probably less than 3,000. So most of their fans who attend games would be able to attend this season.
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Many on this board (maybe all) have a life passion of watching Bradley Basketball in person. If difficult decisions are made to reduce or eliminate that option this season, after missing the NCAA tournament this year... well I can't fault anyone from shedding real tears. It's a big part of a lot of people's lives.Compete. Defend. Rebound. Win.Comment
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The man cave, believe me I know how bad everyone wants to go to the games. It’s a way of life for a lot of people!You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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That's impressive. I could watch some BU from that room!Originally posted by lb071964 View PostLarry Bird
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Was that an offer to host people from the board for any games televised???Originally posted by lb071964 View Post
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I'm in! Are masks required?Originally posted by egib52 View Post
Was that an offer to host people from the board for any games televised???
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Tour all invited. I live in Aiken SC so come on down!Comment
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haha! Been needing a reason for a road trip!Originally posted by lb071964 View Post
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Do we draw numbers or pistols at 20 spaces?
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Dave Reynolds tweeted that BU @ Missouri is set for Tuesday Dec 22!Comment
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I had heard that was the one game that was holding up the schedule release. So maybe we will see the entire non-conference schedule soon.Originally posted by GoBU! View Post
Here is what is known-
No preseason exhibition games
Nov. 25, 26, & 27- 3-day, 3-game event at Xavier University in Cincinnati- Bradley will play Xavier, Toledo, & Oakland
Previous scheduled home games against St. Joseph's, Jackson State, Miami, and South Dakota State will be played- dates to be determined
One additional home game will be added, likely a non-division I team- to be announced soon.
The previously scheduled road game at Toledo that was scheduled for Nov. 14, will not be played, and will be moved to the 2021-22 season
The previously scheduled one-time "buy game" game at Missouri for Nov. 29 is now scheduled for Tuesday, December 22
The road game at Tulsa, scheduled for Dec 2 as part of a home and home series has been cancelled, as has the return game in 2021-22.
Then Bradley will play their MVC scheduled 18 games starting with a home game Dec. 31, 2020 against SIU.
If this all comes together, it will give Bradley:
3 neutral-court tournament games at Xavier (Xavier, Toledo, and Oakland)
5 non-conference home games (St. Joseph's, Jackson State, Miami, and South Dakota State and one to be determined)
1 road game at Missouri on Tues. Dec. 22
And an the 18-game MVC schedule for a total of 27 regular season games.
The NCAA allows for a maximum of 27 games.Comment
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