Effects of coronavirus on college sports

[Da Coach]

Just got word, wife will be getting the vaccine sometime in December. Her hospital is getting doses soon. They said it wasn’t definitive, but they feel sure enough to start notifying people.

This is very encouraging. Usually it takes a minimum of 2-3 years or longer to develop a completely new vaccine and get it to market, but the collaborative effort proves that government and big business can work together for the benefit of the people.

[patrick_o'brian]

We are literally 2-3 months away from a vaccine. You could in theory prioritize public athletes above the general public so we could safely return to sports in a few months. As long as doctors and nurses get it first, and maybe some other key areas important for national defense. Maybe next give it to the folks keeping us sane while we wait.

Its not that far off. Just pour yourself a pint and wait.

Healthcare workers, first responders, and the elderly (you can define that age group on your own. could start as young as 60) should be first in line. Just my two cents.

I had the virus last month. My son brought it home from school. Really mild symptoms. Nasal congestion, body aches, loss of taste and smell. I’ve been recovered for almost 2 weeks. Only lingering effect is the fatigue. I’m shot for the day by 2pm.

[Da Coach]

Another MVC team affected- Loyola has paused all team activities due to positive Covid tests among team personnel
https://loyolaramblers.com/news/2020...ctivities.aspx

Loyola head coach Porter Moser says the Ramblers will have to cancel games in Indianaplis against Cincinnati, Duquesne and a third team. He said they also canceled a buy game on Dec. 4. But he’s looking for games Dec. 15-23. Wide open!
https://twitter.com/TheAndyKatz/stat...89010834808834

[Da Coach]

The Ivy League, which was the first conference to cancel all fall sports, has just cancelled all winter sports, including men's and women's basketball.

Several more Ivy League players have entered the transfer portal and hope to land somewhere else where they can play this season.

https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1328706156190109696

[Da Coach]

DePaul shuts their program down after positive Covid tests-

https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1329532650432978946

They have cancelled their first three games of the season scheduled for Nov. 25, Nov. 28 and Dec. 1. Those games were against Western Illinois, Chicago State and Alcorn State. Tough luck for those 3 lower-D1 programs who will miss out on playing a Big East team.

[Da Coach]

This is a little bit funny, but also a little bit sad-
Here is a picture of the Louisville team bench at their Yum Center arena and they prepare for their Tip-Off Classic. Louisville will face Evansville on Wednesday.
Their team bench is surrounded by and separated from the fans by an 8-foot plexiglass barrier. Plus their seats are arranged diagonally in groups of 2 or 3 to try to increase distancing.