Rashod Bateman sounds off on spring college football season

[GopherWeatherGuy]

I'm not advocating for it, nor have I called playing this fall evil or stupid. I am simply explaining why, having decided not to play this fall, they are attracted to the idea of playing in the spring.

I'm not weighing in on the political debate of whether they should play or not, but even if the virus magically disappears as has been predicted, there is no assurance that football or life in general will return to normal by next year. The schools are planning for reduced attendance and revenue going forward. Will that prove to be overly cautious? Perhaps, but the schools recognize the possibility that some people won't be able to afford tickets and donations at the same level as they have in the past and some will simply choose not to attend and donate. That might not be much of a concern for Alabama or Ohio State where they can be pretty sure that they can replace any ticket holders they lose, but the reality at Minnesota or Purdue is much different. We are all operating with great uncertainty and, while the scenario you describe could absolutely come to pass and SEC football might go off without a hitch, it's silly to pretend that it's the only potential outcome.

It shouldn't be a political debate on whether or not they should play, but that is what it has become. Aside from that, I agree with you that there is no certain outcome.

But making plans today to basically derail 2 seasons instead of 1, is a huge mistake. Especially if the majority of the other P5 conferences plan to play a normal fall schedule next year.

If they are able to get through this fall season, they absolutely will be playing a normal fall season next year. That would be another huge detriment to the B1G, and set them further behind.

 

[MplsGopher]

“I agree there is no certain outcome, but I will definitely conclude in August that what they’re planning is guaranteed to ruin things for the next two years, if not longer, and condemn it as such.”

Fraud.

 

[golf]

If it affects the fall football season at all in terms of games played or delaying the start, it would be monumentally stupid. The other conferences will be playing full schedules as they didn’t punt into the spring. So how would it help to put yourself at a disadvantage when it comes to CFP, bowls, etc. for a second straight season? The B1G has already F’d themselves. No need to make it worse than it already is. I really want to see football, but in this scenario, I’ll take a hard “pass”.

I agree. In a winter/spring season there would be players opting out and no bowls at the end so not even sure the games would have much meaning. I guess the value would be it gives the opt-in players a chance to showcase talents for the nfl, but from a fan's standpoint might as well wait till 2021 imo.

I suppose money could be an issue if the amount was significant enough.

 

[MplsGopher]

Not true, the Big Ten and PAC champs will likely play at the real Rose Bowl. Not the fake ass CFP bowl.