First FBS spring game canceled due to concerns over the coronavirus
Bad news for Cincinnati fans, the Bearcats will not be holding a spring game after coming off an impressive 11-3 season.
The reason for the cancelation? Cincinnati has canceled the spring game as a precaution due to the COVID-19, aka coronavirus. Thankfully, there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus on Cincinnati’s campus at this time and the school’s leadership is doing what it can to keep it that way.
Cincinnati’s spring game was scheduled to be played on April 10.
On Tuesday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement asking all sporting events inside the state to take place without spectators for the time being:
“For indoor events, we are asking for no events with spectators other than the athletes, parents, and others essential to the game. Right now, outdoor events can continue.”
That statement would appear to impact the upcoming 2020 NCAA Tournament as the First Four is annually held in Dayton and several first round games of the tournament are scheduled to be held in the state.
Cincinnati AD John Cunningham issued the following statement announcing the cancelation of the upcoming Bearcat spring game:
“We are always going to put the health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes at the forefront of any decisions and will abide by Governor DeWine’s recommendations regarding indoor athletics events on campus. UC Athletics is continuously monitoring COVID-19 in conjunction with our medical staff, University administration, UC’s Public Health Response Team and the American Athletic Conference. UC will continue to conduct home events and advise our teams to travel in a safe and responsible manner.”
Additionally, Cincinnati has announced crowds on campus will be limited to 150 spectators or less until May 31, 2020.
This is just getting ridiculous. You can’t live in constant fear of something. Take proper precautions like washing your hands and go on with your life
agreed. Just put out a warning and tell people to cough in their hands and wash their hands. Problem solved
lol only if it were actually that easy for people to follow the basic hygiene and manners…
People have forgotten how to live without being told how to live by the news. I’m not one for conspiracy theory’s but something ain’t right in the news the last few years
Well I was just referring to how so many people don’t even wash their hands properly after using the restroom. Kids I understand. But man, I’ve seen so many adults just go straight out after they’re done. Disgusting… Can’t expect everyone will follow proper hygiene.
The media scare campaign is out in full force.100,000 deaths in a poulation of almost 8 billion is not even a DROP in the bucket. More people die from the common cold than that. Over reaction is the norm now with ANY subject. People don’t seem to have common sense anymore.
Bummed out now? Well then, there’s a good chance you’ll be really bummed out this fall when & if part 2 arrives.