ACC Pulls the Plug: No Fan Access starting tomorrow.

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

In light of the rapidly changing landscape regarding COVID-19, the latest developments nationally from health authorities and today’s announcement by the NCAA COVID-19 Advisory Panel, the ACC will alter the remainder of the ACC Tournament.

After consultation with the league’s presidents and athletic directors, it was determined that beginning Thursday, March 12, all games will be played with only essential tournament personnel, limited school administrators and student-athlete guests, broadcast television and credentialed media members present.

 

[kirbivore]

Good

 

[rrlbees]

Did they do it because everyone else is? They should have done it before fans traveled. It’s the right thing to do but why now and not Monday?

 

[rocfan44]

Did they do it because everyone else is? They should have done it before fans traveled. It’s the right thing to do but why now and not Monday?

Wow, I hope the ACC re-emburses everyone for the travel to NC. I know they will get the ticket money back. I’d be very mad if I spent the money to go.

 

[FreakTalksAboutSU]

How do they know the risk is greater tomorrow than today? Why not implement it immediately?

 

[DilemaCuse]

what a mess, I would understand the Big East due to the proximity of the cases near NYC but this is just unchartered

I really hope they get this under control and we can all stop succumbing to the fear porn from the media

 

[Chris02M]

what a mess, I would understand the Big East due to the proximity of the cases near NYC but this is just unchartered

I really hope they get this under control and we can all stop succumbing to the fear Pron from the media

only happens during election years

 

[FreakTalksAboutSU]

what a mess, I would understand the Big East due to the proximity of the cases near NYC but this is just unchartered

I really hope they get this under control and we can all stop succumbing to the fear Pron from the media

If every American stayed in their homes for 2 weeks, the virus would all but go away. Short of that, I cant think of anything worse than 20,000 people in one building right now.

 

[Cheriehoop]

what a mess, I would understand the Big East due to the proximity of the cases near NYC but this is just unchartered

I really hope they get this under control and we can all stop succumbing to the fear Pron from the media

The media? Aren’t they just repeating what medical experts are saying and suggesting? Most of the decisions I heard about say something about ‘after conferring with medical experts ...”

 

[JLine]

Another one folds to media induced hysteria. Kick in the junk to the fans that already traveled.

 

[DilemaCuse]

this is such a fitting end to an awful season by Syracuse standards

 

[Bayside44]

It would be ironic if Jim Boeheim is the one that turns out the lights in Greensboro.

 

[FreakTalksAboutSU]

For people who think this is media induced - stop watching the media and start reading the science and the medical professionals and then get back to me.

The only reason this is going off the rails is because of those who are doubting this. The "I'm traveling no matter what" people. And that is directly responsible for people dying. If we all did the right thing we very well could be on a track for this to be under control. Instead, we are led by a fool whose priorities are economy and not life and that's criminal IMO.

 

[OrangeDW]

How do they know the risk is greater tomorrow than today? Why not implement it immediately?

Man, I’d happily go golfing(and I don’t even really like golf), maybe a little hike, and find an outdoor bar in a heartbeat. Probably a way better day than watching those crappy games.

 

[rrlbees]

what a mess, I would understand the Big East due to the proximity of the cases near NYC but this is just unchartered

I really hope they get this under control and we can all stop succumbing to the fear Pron from the media

Except the media is having virologists and other medical experts on who give us the facts. Many of them have been advocating for social distancing for a long time. It’s a shame that all these states and entities are doing it on their own with no national guidance.

 

[orange79]

The h0t takes in this thread are amazing.

And we're only 17 posts in.

 

[DilemaCuse]

How do they know the risk is greater tomorrow than today? Why not implement it immediately?

because its monkey see monkey do
John Swofford didnt think its a threat early this week but now that the NCAA immposed a ban he now feels pressure to do so at the best convenient time, its all so no one looks bad with continuing with business as usual because that would then be seen as reckless by some people

 

[JLine]

 

[DilemaCuse]

Its not a death sentence unless your over 70 or have a weak immune system

Here's Who Faces The Greatest Risk Of Severe Illness From Coronavirus

The data from China offer insights into the way different age groups are affected after being infected.

www.npr.org

Outkick the Show: Wednesday, March 11, 2020

On today's Outkick the Show, Clay Travis commented on the coronavirus hysteria and the overreaction in the media and in the world of sports. Clay Travis also discussed the latest with the campaigns of Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, last night's episode of The Bachelor, and the ridiculous lawsuit...

www.outkickthecoverage.com

im signing off, go cuse

 

[bballbeadle]

Well, I guess I made the right decision to travel on to Charlotte. I did list my tickets on Stub Hub. Oh well.

My head is spinning.

 

[SUGIANT]

If every American stayed in their homes for 2 weeks, the virus would all but go away. Short of that, I cant think of anything worse than 20,000 people in one building right now.

Why would it go away? as soon as we all came out wouldn’t it appear again I mean it started in China, are they going to stay inside for 2 weeks?

 

[Orijinal]

Worldwide paranoia. I swear I better find toilet paper at Wegmans when I need it