In the DC - Baltimore area there are really two powerful people, the guy in the White House and the Super Bowl head football coach. We have had both chime in on the Big Ten not playing football in the last 24 hours. First it was President Trump and now it's Jimmy's brother John:
“Free the Big Ten. Let’s go. Let’s go play some football. Let’s get Michigan and Ohio State and all those great teams playing some football out there. Michigan had zero positive tests in August, they’re doing a great job with protocols and those guys want to play.”
There continues to be rumors about October start and a Big Ten President's re-vote today. I don't believe either. I think the Big Ten is still researching options and the availability of rapid testing. Once they have a plan, then they will take it to the Presidents to vote. My best guess is that November would be the earliest and January the most likely. I do think it makes sense to play games when students are not around and many Universities are sending kids home after Thanksgiving.
For your college football viewing pleasure it starts back again tonight:
Central Arkansas vs. UAB
S. Alabama vs. S. Miss
I thought we would at least get some better games this holiday weekend but sadly, no:
The highlighted teams playing on Saturday include: Marshall, Army, SMU, and Memphis. With the primetime game of the weekend on Labor Day night: BYU vs. Navy
At least its football.
Side note: some Detroit News and Free Press articles are now behind the paywall. I understand they are struggling, but paying for things that have been free for along time is not a good strategy. I can't believe we have let the Airlines get away with that. Luggage fees or paying for a regular seat drives me crazy!!
from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2020/09/michigan-thursday-john-says-free-big-ten.html
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