Several rumors circulating

[99gator]

That the reason for potentially cancelling the season is actually not COVID, or not COVID alone.

It's the organizing that the players are doing and how to respond to it.

 

[Crazy Ivan]

That the reason for potentially cancelling the season is actually not COVID, or not COVID alone.

It's the organizing that the players are doing and how to respond to it.

There was a link to a tweet on this yesterday in the RF saying P5 AD had said that and that the schools need time to develop a plan on how to move forward on that.

 

[vols 30]

Just another reason to go golfing every Saturday.

 

[Power T-Rev]

Just another reason to go golfing every Saturday.

Not that I need a reason. Lol

 

[VolnJC]

Just another reason to go golfing every Saturday.

I took an entire football season break about 3 years back and hiked every weekend one of my fave falls

 

[tim]

Football and the power it has gained needs a kick in the crotch. I’ll gladly skip a season or 3 to put the student back into student athlete. They need the university more than the university needs them.

 

[vols 30]

I took an entire football season break about 3 years back and hiked every weekend one of my fave falls

That's a Good idea for this fall.

 

[BreatheUT]

Football and the power it has gained needs a kick in the crotch. I’ll gladly skip a season or 3 to put the student back into student athlete. They need the university more than the university needs them.

Exactly. Somewhere along the lines football and all sports have gone from I'm fortunate to have this wonderful opportunity in college to I should be getting paid and let's form unions led by the likes of states like Calfornia. It is an extracurricular amateur activity.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

I took an entire football season break about 3 years back and hiked every weekend one of my fave falls

Butch took off that fall (2017) as well...

 

[Jaws]

That the reason for potentially cancelling the season is actually not COVID, or not COVID alone.

It's the organizing that the players are doing and how to respond to it.

The players should organize behind the idea of making sure their season is played, and their opportunity to showcase their talents for their future employers (NFL) are not denied by college administrator bureaucrats who don’t know whether to crap or wind their watches.

 

[MADISONGAVOL]

Just another reason to go golfing every Saturday.

I be sitting in stand just enjoying fall and being outdoors. Love the smell of leaves in fall.

 

[The Original Fade]

That the reason for potentially cancelling the season is actually not COVID, or not COVID alone.

It's the organizing that the players are doing and how to respond to it.

I wish somebody in power had the stones to tell these groups to go pound sand with their list of demands. And in those exact words at a press conference. Set the example and watch the liberal sports media flip out. Won’t happen though

 

[The Original Fade]

Exactly. Somewhere along the lines football and all sports have gone from I'm fortunate to have this wonderful opportunity in college to I'm should getting paid and let's form unions led by the likes of states like Calfornia. It is an extracurricular amateur activity.

And yet a sizable portion of this board are for players getting paid. I’m against it because of what we’re seeing now with these players groups, which would only get magnified when they start getting paid.

 

[Dumbledorange]

And yet a sizable portion of this board are for players getting paid. I’m against it because of what we’re seeing now with these players groups, which would only get magnified when they start getting paid.

Good. The pendulum may swing too far in the player's benefit for a time but that's just tuff titties.

 

[aaronvol]

Just another reason to go golfing every Saturday.

or fly fishing.

 

[ZippyMorocco]

And yet a sizable portion of this board are for players getting paid. I’m against it because of what we’re seeing now with these players groups, which would only get magnified when they start getting paid.

A lot of these players wouldn't be in college if the NFL had a minor league system. That would suit me just fine. Don't let the door hit you in the ass if you don't want to go to class. I will be happy watching the ones who want to be here.

 

[vegasvolfan]

Just another reason to go golfing every Saturday.

Good call looks like I will finally get some hiking in!

 

[Bloodrunsorange27]

I’d rather see the season cancelled than watch any of these schools bow down to any of the non-covid related demands from players.

 

[ftsandersvol]

That the reason for potentially cancelling the season is actually not COVID, or not COVID alone.

It's the organizing that the players are doing and how to respond to it.

These colleges are starting to reap what they have sown.

 

[GAVol]

And yet a sizable portion of this board are for players getting paid. I’m against it because of what we’re seeing now with these players groups, which would only get magnified when they start getting paid.

The pay issue is a drop in the bucket compared to this imo. Adding Covid to the mix just further highlights the elephant in the room - players receiving similar benefits to 30 years ago despite the revenue stream increasing exponentially. It was only a matter of time before they organized and asked for a piece of the pie.

 

[CaliVol2009]

The pay issue is a drop in the bucket compared to this imo. Adding Covid to the mix just further highlights the elephant in the room - players receiving similar benefits to 30 years ago despite the revenue stream increasing exponentially. It was only a matter of time before they organized and asked for a piece of the pie.

I’m certainly all for the healthcare provision.

 

[GAVol]

I’m certainly all for the healthcare provision.

At lot of the requests seem ok at face value, but the cost could really get out of control fast for things like healthcare or liability settlements.

 

[volroadwarrior]

NFL players disrespecting our flag and country. Now college players acting like union employees. Bye Bye Football. Been watching replays and old movies. Playing some tennis and not depending on idiots and exploited kids to entertain me.

 

[onevol74]

Time to put these spoiled children in a farm league. I am sure the university could use the real estate for better academic opportunities.

 

[CA_Vol]

That the reason for potentially cancelling the season is actually not COVID, or not COVID alone.

It's the organizing that the players are doing and how to respond to it.

Everyone is an activist now. What a stupid time to be alive.