ULM only recently announced officially that summer would be online, so I’m not expecting an announcement for fall until July.

They won't open stadiums. I guess some states will but those kind of crowds make no sense.

I am sick of people that think it isn't a big deal. My wife is immunocompromised. We go for daily walks in the neighborhood as the street is wide and we wear masks when near others. A group of teenage boys rode by on bikes and coughed mockingly at us and laughed. Guess they learned it from their winner parents. I get people wanting to get back to work but people that are blatantly thining this is a joke and going out of their way to make sure they do nothing to care about others around them really suck.

Don't let half a dozen teenagers have such a large influence on how the majority of people are dealing with this.

Just checked the date, May 4th, I'll not ready to throw in the towel on all of 2020 just yet.

You can believe this is a big deal and believe we will continue to learn about the virus and how mitigate risks associated with as we return to society.

(05-04-2020 09:10 AM)Saint3333 Wrote:  Don't let half a dozen teenagers have such a large influence on how the majority of people are dealing with this.

Just checked the date, May 4th, I'll not ready to throw in the towel on all of 2020 just yet.

You can believe this is a big deal and believe we will continue to learn about the virus and how mitigate risks associated with as we return to society.

I agree but it was still annoying.

We take it day by day because it changes quickly. Her doctor is having her check in monthly. Current recommendation is to stay home from work until until end of July. I am very fortunate that my work is okay with this as well. This could all change of course at any moment.

I just read the plans by the Miami Dolphins to allow fans and it seems well thought out and could be a way this works.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2913...ns-stadium

Of course everybody is "planning" to open in the Fall, just like we are "planning" to have a football season start in August. The thing is, we don't know how those "plans" are going to be impacted over the coming months. This situation is ever-evolving, so coming out in May and saying that we aren't having in-person classes in August would be dumb, but it would also be dumb to think that "planning" is the same thing as "promised".

I am still not holding my breath that campuses will look like normal this Fall. It doesn't matter if the virus impacts college aged students or not. If one person gets it, think about how massive that could be on a campus. That student might not know it, but they could get their 60+ year old professor sick, who could get the entire department sick, who could take it home to who knows what.

The "plan" is to open. The "reality" has not yet been determined.

(05-01-2020 07:46 PM)Usajags Wrote:  

(05-01-2020 06:58 PM)GaSoEagle Wrote:  If colleges open back up football could happen maybe

All depends on what the results are as states continue to reopen. If there is no spike in cases, and we can get life back to normal by mid-June. Let’s play some FOOTBALL!!!!

I believe this is how it will work. There will be some changes to when practice starts due to no spring practice, hopefully players can get back at it by end of June, short break in July and start season prep mid to late July. No reason that can’t happen.

The SEC cancelled all athletic activity on it's campuses until July 31, so I imagine that will become the standard. If, of course, there is not an increase in infections.

(05-04-2020 02:49 PM)AtlantaJag Wrote:  

(05-01-2020 07:46 PM)Usajags Wrote:  [quote='GaSoEagle' pid='16802059' dateline='1588377491']
If colleges open back up football could happen maybe

All depends on what the results are as states continue to reopen. If there is no spike in cases, and we can get life back to normal by mid-June. Let’s play some FOOTBALL!!!!

I believe this is how it will work. There will be some changes to when practice starts due to no spring practice, hopefully players can get back at it by end of June, short break in July and start season prep mid to late July. No reason that can’t happen.

When the news cycle stops this 24 hr non stop talk about a virus, life will be resumed. Much of this discussion is over the top and many will come to realize this in the coming weeks if they haven't already. We are all fragile beings, subject to health issues daily which prior to now we have understood and acted accordingly. That should not mean that our country should be shut down, our economy damaged and the Bill of Rights tossed aside. Two California doctors are claiming the profession is being told to overstate deaths by claiming the virus is the cause when it's not. NY hospitals placed only 184 patients on the Comfort and their hospitals were nowhere near capacity claimed by the Governor. Several hospitals are going broke due to a lack of patients and needed surgeries. The virus has taken some and which is unfortunate but no more so than many other diseases. Lets stop this unending fear that we have and enjoy life.

(05-04-2020 05:25 PM)Florida RedWolf Wrote:  

(05-04-2020 02:49 PM)AtlantaJag Wrote:  

(05-01-2020 07:46 PM)Usajags Wrote:  [quote='GaSoEagle' pid='16802059' dateline='1588377491']
If colleges open back up football could happen maybe

All depends on what the results are as states continue to reopen. If there is no spike in cases, and we can get life back to normal by mid-June. Let’s play some FOOTBALL!!!!

I believe this is how it will work. There will be some changes to when practice starts due to no spring practice, hopefully players can get back at it by end of June, short break in July and start season prep mid to late July. No reason that can’t happen.

When the news cycle stops this 24 hr non stop talk about a virus, life will be resumed. Much of this discussion is over the top and many will come to realize this in the coming weeks if they haven't already. We are all fragile beings, subject to health issues daily which prior to now we have understood and acted accordingly. That should not mean that our country should be shut down, our economy damaged and the Bill of Rights tossed aside. Two California doctors are claiming the profession is being told to overstate deaths by claiming the virus is the cause when it's not. NY hospitals placed only 184 patients on the Comfort and their hospitals were nowhere near capacity claimed by the Governor. Several hospitals are going broke due to a lack of patients and needed surgeries. The virus has taken some and which is unfortunate but no more so than many other diseases. Lets stop this unending fear that we have and enjoy life.

So, if we stop talking about it, the virus will just disappear and people will stop dying? That's news to me. I didn't know that the virus was listening to the news and making its decisions based off of what CNN, Fox News, and NPR had to say.

I don't care what you have to say about the matter, as life is not going to go back to normal when people stop talking about it. There will be a new normal and we need to be okay with that. Just because two doctors said something doesn't mean it's true. As you said in your comment, people are told to say things all the time, just to make a point. Who is to say that they weren't doing just that?

The facts are that thousands of people have died, we still don't have a cure, and people being in close proximity to one another is an issue. You can try to refute that as much as you want with, "Well, if we ignore it, it won't get us", but that isn't real life. The fact that we have to even say, "People died and that sucks. Let's move on" is damn near terrifying. If that's how we respond to an actual pandemic now, our country has a lot to worry about after this is all over.

(05-04-2020 07:11 PM)rknj8993 Wrote:  as life is not going to go back to normal when people stop talking about it. There will be a new normal and we need to be okay with that.

I don't know, man. I think life will go back to exactly how it was before this eventually. And a big piece to why will be the media leaving this story behind.

I'm just not sure when that will be. I admit it could be awhile. But people will eventually find the next thing to panic about when this becomes a bit less dangerous in time.

Woodstock '68 took place in the midst of a global pandemic known as the Hong Kong flu. It killed 100k+ Americans and over 1 million worldwide.

I mention this not to minimize the current pandemic, but rather to point out that pandemics happen all the time and life goes on. This will be no different.

(05-04-2020 07:11 PM)rknj8993 Wrote:  

(05-04-2020 05:25 PM)Florida RedWolf Wrote:  

(05-04-2020 02:49 PM)AtlantaJag Wrote:  

(05-01-2020 07:46 PM)Usajags Wrote:  [quote='GaSoEagle' pid='16802059' dateline='1588377491']
If colleges open back up football could happen maybe

All depends on what the results are as states continue to reopen. If there is no spike in cases, and we can get life back to normal by mid-June. Let’s play some FOOTBALL!!!!

I believe this is how it will work. There will be some changes to when practice starts due to no spring practice, hopefully players can get back at it by end of June, short break in July and start season prep mid to late July. No reason that can’t happen.

When the news cycle stops this 24 hr non stop talk about a virus, life will be resumed. Much of this discussion is over the top and many will come to realize this in the coming weeks if they haven't already. We are all fragile beings, subject to health issues daily which prior to now we have understood and acted accordingly. That should not mean that our country should be shut down, our economy damaged and the Bill of Rights tossed aside. Two California doctors are claiming the profession is being told to overstate deaths by claiming the virus is the cause when it's not. NY hospitals placed only 184 patients on the Comfort and their hospitals were nowhere near capacity claimed by the Governor. Several hospitals are going broke due to a lack of patients and needed surgeries. The virus has taken some and which is unfortunate but no more so than many other diseases. Lets stop this unending fear that we have and enjoy life.

So, if we stop talking about it, the virus will just disappear and people will stop dying? That's news to me. I didn't know that the virus was listening to the news and making its decisions based off of what CNN, Fox News, and NPR had to say.

I don't care what you have to say about the matter, as life is not going to go back to normal when people stop talking about it. There will be a new normal and we need to be okay with that. Just because two doctors said something doesn't mean it's true. As you said in your comment, people are told to say things all the time, just to make a point. Who is to say that they weren't doing just that?

The facts are that thousands of people have died, we still don't have a cure, and people being in close proximity to one another is an issue. You can try to refute that as much as you want with, "Well, if we ignore it, it won't get us", but that isn't real life. The fact that we have to even say, "People died and that sucks. Let's move on" is damn near terrifying. If that's how we respond to an actual pandemic now, our country has a lot to worry about after this is all over.

Eventually, life will return to normal. Whether or not that is in September remains to be seen. But we're not going to continue doing this forever.

I think you'll find some states are willing to let games go ahead, but capacity will likely be limited. The Dolphins are looking at 25-50 percent capacity for games this year. I know the State of Arkansas has already discussed limiting capacity at College Football games instate.

For College Football, life will almost certainly not be "as normal" but there certainly is a chance to play football. Hiding in our houses and accepting defeat this thing is not the answer.

(05-04-2020 02:49 PM)AtlantaJag Wrote:  

(05-01-2020 07:46 PM)Usajags Wrote:  

(05-01-2020 06:58 PM)GaSoEagle Wrote:  If colleges open back up football could happen maybe

All depends on what the results are as states continue to reopen. If there is no spike in cases, and we can get life back to normal by mid-June. Let’s play some FOOTBALL!!!!

I believe this is how it will work. There will be some changes to when practice starts due to no spring practice, hopefully players can get back at it by end of June, short break in July and start season prep mid to late July. No reason that can’t happen.

The SEC cancelled all athletic activity on it's campuses until July 31, so I imagine that will become the standard. If, of course, there is not an increase in infections.

Hmm, the Arkansas AD, Hunter Yaurachek told the BOT that the Razorbacks will start football practice in mid-July & begin the season on 9/5 per Brett McMurphy referencing Susan El Khoury's report.

(05-04-2020 08:52 PM)appsfan Wrote:  

(05-04-2020 02:49 PM)AtlantaJag Wrote:  

(05-01-2020 07:46 PM)Usajags Wrote:  

(05-01-2020 06:58 PM)GaSoEagle Wrote:  If colleges open back up football could happen maybe

All depends on what the results are as states continue to reopen. If there is no spike in cases, and we can get life back to normal by mid-June. Let’s play some FOOTBALL!!!!

I believe this is how it will work. There will be some changes to when practice starts due to no spring practice, hopefully players can get back at it by end of June, short break in July and start season prep mid to late July. No reason that can’t happen.

The SEC cancelled all athletic activity on it's campuses until July 31, so I imagine that will become the standard. If, of course, there is not an increase in infections.

Hmm, the Arkansas AD, Hunter Yaurachek told the BOT that the Razorbacks will start football practice in mid-July & begin the season on 9/5 per Brett McMurphy referencing Susan El Khoury's report.

My mistake. They actually cancelled all camps and clinics until 7/31, so basically all the summer recruiting tools are off the table.

(05-04-2020 07:33 PM)_x_ Wrote:  

(05-04-2020 07:11 PM)rknj8993 Wrote:  as life is not going to go back to normal when people stop talking about it. There will be a new normal and we need to be okay with that.

I don't know, man. I think life will go back to exactly how it was before this eventually. And a big piece to why will be the media leaving this story behind.

I'm just not sure when that will be. I admit it could be awhile. But people will eventually find the next thing to panic about when this becomes a bit less dangerous in time.

We will call it normal but it will be normal like after 9/11. Similar but different in small ways. Of course normal changes all the time. Thank goodness it doesn't. stay the same.

(05-04-2020 05:25 PM)Florida RedWolf Wrote:  

(05-04-2020 02:49 PM)AtlantaJag Wrote:  

(05-01-2020 07:46 PM)Usajags Wrote:  [quote='GaSoEagle' pid='16802059' dateline='1588377491']
If colleges open back up football could happen maybe

All depends on what the results are as states continue to reopen. If there is no spike in cases, and we can get life back to normal by mid-June. Let’s play some FOOTBALL!!!!

I believe this is how it will work. There will be some changes to when practice starts due to no spring practice, hopefully players can get back at it by end of June, short break in July and start season prep mid to late July. No reason that can’t happen.

When the news cycle stops this 24 hr non stop talk about a virus, life will be resumed. Much of this discussion is over the top and many will come to realize this in the coming weeks if they haven't already. We are all fragile beings, subject to health issues daily which prior to now we have understood and acted accordingly. That should not mean that our country should be shut down, our economy damaged and the Bill of Rights tossed aside. Two California doctors are claiming the profession is being told to overstate deaths by claiming the virus is the cause when it's not. NY hospitals placed only 184 patients on the Comfort and their hospitals were nowhere near capacity claimed by the Governor. Several hospitals are going broke due to a lack of patients and needed surgeries. The virus has taken some and which is unfortunate but no more so than many other diseases. Lets stop this unending fear that we have and enjoy life.

I don't understand this mindset at all or the mindset that says keep the country 100% closed. It is like people only accept extremes. What is wrong with opening with restrictions, wearing masks, and protecting others. This country (and others) have become so selfish. It is all about me me me. Acting like a toddler when asked to do the bare minimum like wear a mask or saying that jobs can't go back for months are equally annoying. The thing I have learned from all of this is that people are so desperate to make everything about themselves and their is little empathy for others around you. There is no empathy for the worker that can't work and can't put food on the table and there is no empathy from those that claim they will follow no restrictions. I could see all these people whining about restrictions claiming during WWII that rationing and victory gardens were unconstitutional and playing dress up in front of state capitals.

(05-04-2020 07:11 PM)rknj8993 Wrote:  So, if we stop talking about it, the virus will just disappear and people will stop dying? That's news to me. I didn't know that the virus was listening to the news and making its decisions based off of what CNN, Fox News, and NPR had to say.

I don't care what you have to say about the matter, as life is not going to go back to normal when people stop talking about it. There will be a new normal and we need to be okay with that. Just because two doctors said something doesn't mean it's true. As you said in your comment, people are told to say things all the time, just to make a point. Who is to say that they weren't doing just that?

The facts are that thousands of people have died, we still don't have a cure, and people being in close proximity to one another is an issue. You can try to refute that as much as you want with, "Well, if we ignore it, it won't get us", but that isn't real life. The fact that we have to even say, "People died and that sucks. Let's move on" is damn near terrifying. If that's how we respond to an actual pandemic now, our country has a lot to worry about after this is all over.

that's not what he's saying.

Back in December (per CDC data) we were on pace to have the worst flu season in many years. There were no people wearing masks everywhere, forced closures of people's livelihoods, the media giving updated death counts hourly, or anything like that. Now I'm not saying Covid is the same as the flu, but the same principle applies...get it out of sight and out of mind so people will go about things as usual

More and more I'm thinking Sweden may have had the best model...rely on individuals to take proper precautions...they will have the herd immunity threshold before most countries and could ultimately have a lesser mortality toll because there won't be any secondary outbreaks that countries with lockdowns will have after lockdowns are lifted.

Yea, at this point I think it should be up to individuals. If you want to put yourself at risk, then feel free to. If you want to avoid others then go ahead. I mean who knows how long we had been exposed to all of this before the shelter in place order? Id be willing to bet a lot of people had it as early as February.

(05-05-2020 11:58 AM)Bobcat2013 Wrote:  Yea, at this point I think it should be up to individuals. If you want to put yourself at risk, then feel free to. If you want to avoid others then go ahead. I mean who knows how long we had been exposed to all of this before the shelter in place order? Id be willing to bet a lot of people had it as early as February.

France confirmed a community spread case today from mid December. 2 weeks before China even admitted there was a new virus going around

(05-04-2020 07:11 PM)rknj8993 Wrote:  

(05-04-2020 05:25 PM)Florida RedWolf Wrote:  

(05-04-2020 02:49 PM)AtlantaJag Wrote:  

(05-01-2020 07:46 PM)Usajags Wrote:  [quote='GaSoEagle' pid='16802059' dateline='1588377491']
If colleges open back up football could happen maybe

All depends on what the results are as states continue to reopen. If there is no spike in cases, and we can get life back to normal by mid-June. Let’s play some FOOTBALL!!!!

I believe this is how it will work. There will be some changes to when practice starts due to no spring practice, hopefully players can get back at it by end of June, short break in July and start season prep mid to late July. No reason that can’t happen.

When the news cycle stops this 24 hr non stop talk about a virus, life will be resumed. Much of this discussion is over the top and many will come to realize this in the coming weeks if they haven't already. We are all fragile beings, subject to health issues daily which prior to now we have understood and acted accordingly. That should not mean that our country should be shut down, our economy damaged and the Bill of Rights tossed aside. Two California doctors are claiming the profession is being told to overstate deaths by claiming the virus is the cause when it's not. NY hospitals placed only 184 patients on the Comfort and their hospitals were nowhere near capacity claimed by the Governor. Several hospitals are going broke due to a lack of patients and needed surgeries. The virus has taken some and which is unfortunate but no more so than many other diseases. Lets stop this unending fear that we have and enjoy life.

So, if we stop talking about it, the virus will just disappear and people will stop dying? That's news to me. I didn't know that the virus was listening to the news and making its decisions based off of what CNN, Fox News, and NPR had to say.

I don't care what you have to say about the matter, as life is not going to go back to normal when people stop talking about it. There will be a new normal and we need to be okay with that. Just because two doctors said something doesn't mean it's true. As you said in your comment, people are told to say things all the time, just to make a point. Who is to say that they weren't doing just that?

The facts are that thousands of people have died, we still don't have a cure, and people being in close proximity to one another is an issue. You can try to refute that as much as you want with, "Well, if we ignore it, it won't get us", but that isn't real life. The fact that we have to even say, "People died and that sucks. Let's move on" is damn near terrifying. If that's how we respond to an actual pandemic now, our country has a lot to worry about after this is all over.

Ostriches....you gotta love 'em.

(05-05-2020 11:58 AM)Bobcat2013 Wrote:  Yea, at this point I think it should be up to individuals. If you want to put yourself at risk, then feel free to. If you want to avoid others then go ahead. I mean who knows how long we had been exposed to all of this before the shelter in place order? Id be willing to bet a lot of people had it as early as February.

Except it's not that simple. If people "put themselves at risk;" AND it effected no one else, I'd agree . . Feel Free.

But the reality is, these people put themselves at risk, contract the virus, and PASS IT to others whom they come in contact with, some without even knowing they're passing it on.

That's not exercising any individual right. That's the epitome of Selfishness.