Looking Forward

[creekdipper]

With the recent announcements, there will inevitably be reassessments, recriminations, gloom & doom, and heated arguments in their wake.

Not trying to find any silver linings, the one sad but true fact is that all teams will be facing a lot of uncertainty about the upcoming season. If any team is facing some disruption due to transfers, those problems may be somewhat mitigated by the larger societal problems.

Indeed, many if not most are wondering if there will even be a season and how changes will impact their programs. Auriemma was talking on a sports program a couple of days ago how a potential extra year could impact a roster (moot point now, but imagine if entire classes wouldn't get to play). Would there be room for them plus incoming classes. How would having two years' worth of inexperienced rookies affect play? How would it affect veterans and/or recruits who were expecting to replace graduating players? We're nowhere near that point yet, but a 2020 season isn't guaranteed.

What will be the psychological impact of what has already taken place? Will basketball lose some of its importance to players, particularly if they can't play )or even attend classes) for an extended period? Can they keep their focus? Will basketball offer them a safe haven or at least temporary respite from the events in the outside world?

One thing seems to be certain. There won't be any European trip this summer.

 

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[madtownvol]

With the recent announcements, there will inevitably be reassessments, recriminations, gloom & doom, and heated arguments in their wake.

Not trying to find any silver linings, the one sad but true fact is that all teams will be facing a lot of uncertainty about the upcoming season. Indeed, many if not most are wondering if there will even be a season and how changes will impact their programs. Auriemma was talking on a sports program a couple of days ago how a potential extra year could impact a roster (moot point now, but imagine if entire classes wouldn't get to play). Would there be room for them plus incoming classes. How would having two years' worth of inexperienced rookies affect play? How would it affect veterans and/or recruits who were expecting to replace graduating players? We're nowhere near that point yet, but a 2020 season isn't guaranteed.

What will be the psychological impact of what has already taken place? Will basketball lose some of its importance to players, particularly if they can't play )or even attend classes) for an extended period? Can they keep their focus? Will basketball offer them a safe haven or at least temporary respite from the events in the outside world?

One thing seems to be certain. There won't be any European trip this summer.

The corona virus is a major, major disruption. My kids both play college soccer for very competitive D3 programs. And they are in constant contact with teammates and coaching and doing what they can do to stay ready.

So. I think for the most part players will be able to cope. If this crisis were to lead to a cancellation of Fall sports (probably not likely but certainly not impossible), then that would be a different scenario.

the other conundrums you mention are problems that teams and the NCAA will find solutions for because they will have to.


But, WCBB have gotten used to a fair degree of stability compared to the men's game. With the new transfer rules and the WNBA and pro leagues in Europe becoming a bigger financial draw for underclass players, we are all going to have get used to a lot more turnover among players and the reality that a fairly high percentage playes will not graduate from the program they originally committed to.

The entire recruiting philosophy and approach of coaches is going to have to adjust to this new reality.

 

[terrypedigo]

I just don't see us having a football season in 20, the virus will hopeful die down in the summer month's but the experts say the virus will come back in the fall, unless there is a game changing break through in fighting the virus, i just don't think we can take a chance, thousands are going to die in the next few weeks if we are lucky maybe under 150,000, think about it 100,000 fans at a game in November and have a break out of the virus again, don't won't be NEGA-VOL FAN, i just don't see us playing football or Basketball until the fall of 21, unless there is a major break through, hope and PRAY there is, for the sake of MAN KIND, and the world we lived in.

 

[savannahfan]

With the recent announcements, there will inevitably be reassessments, recriminations, gloom & doom, and heated arguments in their wake.

Not trying to find any silver linings, the one sad but true fact is that all teams will be facing a lot of uncertainty about the upcoming season. If any team is facing some disruption due to transfers, those problems may be somewhat mitigated by the larger societal problems.

Indeed, many if not most are wondering if there will even be a season and how changes will impact their programs. Auriemma was talking on a sports program a couple of days ago how a potential extra year could impact a roster (moot point now, but imagine if entire classes wouldn't get to play). Would there be room for them plus incoming classes. How would having two years' worth of inexperienced rookies affect play? How would it affect veterans and/or recruits who were expecting to replace graduating players? We're nowhere near that point yet, but a 2020 season isn't guaranteed.

What will be the psychological impact of what has already taken place? Will basketball lose some of its importance to players, particularly if they can't play )or even attend classes) for an extended period? Can they keep their focus? Will basketball offer them a safe haven or at least temporary respite from the events in the outside world?

One thing seems to be certain. There won't be any European trip this summer.

Personally I think the virus will effect everyone in sports the same way. (except they get a year older) Age for some will mean retiring, for others not so much. The kids will mature physically, hopeful mentally, skill in their sport not so much. For them it will be like the calendar just having a year skipped. The newbys will still be the same the others will not have become much different during the lost time. For college kids, this is what it is LOST TIME. I think in the long run the powers that be will decide to let everyone's eligibility be the same as it stood before the shutdown. Just lost time. Now some kids may take advantage of the period and work really hard on development of their skills and bodies. But I think these will be the minority. But setting all the pluses available aside, nothing will replace the loss of game experience. In this regard, they will all be in the lifeboat on the same seat they were before the shutdown...

 

[creekdipper]

It will also mean that the coaches are getting older.

Tick tock.

 

[WVU05UT09]

In the midst of the economic turmoil an opportunity will exist for Tennessee to reassert itself on a national level as one of a few places that care about the sport. Aside from the exit of Pat Summit, one of the other larger drivers behind our decline has been other institutions taking the sport more seriously--paying coaches more, making investments, etc.

Iowa State announces reduction in pay, bonuses for coaches

We are about to enter a new reality even at the P5 level. The above is just a preview. Some sports will hurt more than others but there will be pay cuts, staff reductions, less investments in facilities. The talk has already started about the NCAA reducing the number of sports required to be Division 1 (6 men, 8 women) from 14 perhaps down to 10. Schools will be very strategic about which sports generate revenue and have a chance at titles when deciding where to spread the resources. An opportunity in that environment exists for us to reassert our position.

 

[Volfan2012]

In the midst of the economic turmoil an opportunity will exist for Tennessee to reassert itself on a national level as one of a few places that care about the sport. Aside from the exit of Pat Summit, one of the other larger drivers behind our decline has been other institutions taking the sport more seriously--paying coaches more, making investments, etc.

Iowa State announces reduction in pay, bonuses for coaches

We are about to enter a new reality even at the P5 level. The above is just a preview. Some sports will hurt more than others but there will be pay cuts, staff reductions, less investments in facilities. The talk has already started about the NCAA reducing the number of sports required to be Division 1 (6 men, 8 women) from 14 perhaps down to 10. Schools will be very strategic about which sports generate revenue and have a chance at titles when deciding where to spread the resources. An opportunity in that environment exists for us to reassert our position.

Other than football, basketball and baseball and softball to a minor extent which sports generate any revenue. I don't see any other maybe swimming and track and field that bring in any money at all.

 

[WVU05UT09]

Other than football, basketball and baseball and softball to a minor extent which sports generate any revenue. I don't see any other maybe swimming and track and field that bring in any money at all.

Swimming & Diving is a problematic sport as its costs are higher than most other ones due to the costs of maintaining facilities. I feel for those kids as it will probably be a P5 sport only in the near future.

 

[Voltopia]

It will also mean that the coaches are getting older.

And grumpier!

 

[Lucy]

Interesting email from AD Phil. They are offering payment plans for football season ticket renewals. Didn’t see that coming. They must be pretty worried.

 

[creekdipper]

I thought about starting a "Coronavirus Impact Upon Lady Vols" thread since I wasn't sure if a dedicated thread had been established. Figured this one might do.

How will the current restrictions affect the program? Talking about short-term, not the unknown long-term effects that could stretch into fall or beyond.

Areas to consider:

1. Practice (individual and team). Where do players work on skills during off-season? Are gyms and courts available?

2. Recruiting.

3. Classes (to retain eligibilty or get ahead on credits during off-seadon).

4. Season ticket sales.

5. (Other)