Report: Power 5 official calls summer football possibility 'the most absurd thing I've heard so far'
On Saturday morning, Sports Business Journal reported that there was a possibility that the 2020 college football season could be moved to the summer months to avoid a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus.
Obviously, that would require this current outbreak to go away soon to allow players to prepare. It would also be very difficult to pull off logistically.
However, don’t count on it happening. Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde spoke with a Power 5 official, who said it doesn’t sound like a serious option:
FWIW, didn’t take long after retweeting this to hear from a P5 official who called it “The most absurd thing I’ve heard so far.” That person doesn’t think this is a serious option at all. https://t.co/fEdL0gSTFd
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) March 28, 2020
An abbreviated summer season would be better than no football, but it would take a lot of work to make happen.
Instead, it seems likely that those in power will cross their fingers and hope the fall season works out for the best.
I have to agree. I see no chance of summer football happening. The virus isn’t slowing down as of yet, and it’s already 90 degrees in Florida, and this is only March. Playing football in 100 degree weather with limited conditioning doesn’t seem very bright.
I still dont think we will have football at all this year. There are just too many unknowns.
Great idea! Have these kids in Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama etc run around 120° heat (what it would feel like with equipment on) while they sit in a nice air conditioned luxury suit. Even if weren’t in a pandemic state, that idea is just absurd.
Great idea! Have these kids in Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama etc run around 120° heat (what it would feel like with equipment on) while they sit in a nice air conditioned luxury suit. Even if weren’t in a pandemic state, that idea is just absurd.
*in 120° heat
*we weren’t
Fall or Nothing
Football in the summer is absurd. Are they trying to kill these kids.
“An abbreviated summer season would be better than no football,” — what a stupid thing to say. You ever played a noontime game in 103 degree weather and 70% humidity? You might as well stick them with tainted needles and bet on who makes it. Just stupid…
How bout playing an abbreviated schedule with only conference games? Could still determine conference champs and have playoffs/NC game. Only if things have subsided of course.
That should be sent to the NCAA. To salvage the season, only play conference games.. I’ll support that idea.