MA Fan Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 Overreaction or ahead of the curve? http://ciacsports.com/site/?p=14215 A few schools in PA declining to host basketball tournament games: https://www.inquirer.com/high-school-sports/piaa-postponed-games-coronavirus-oxford-coatesville-west-chester-rustin-unionville-lower-merion-20200310.html VA issued a statement discouraging teams from pre and postgame handshakes in basketball games this week, I wonder if we will also see more elbows and less hand-checking 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYHSFAN33 Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Considering where I am, and Westchester bring a “hot zone” there are rescheduling and last minute plans being made right now to try and keep the playoffs moving in NY. Not sure how it’s going to play out here but it is a struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendsofthefall Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 The whole country will be following the NY area's lead shortly. Everyone's being contained, self quarantining and staying out of large public gatherings in all aspects of life right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYHSFAN33 Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, legendsofthefall said: The whole country will be following the NY area's lead shortly. Everyone's being contained, self quarantining and staying out of large public gatherings in all aspects of life right now. Looks like the games will be played with no fans around my area: https://mobile.twitter.com/KDJmedia1/status/1237541566954131457 https://mobile.twitter.com/CHSAA_NYC/status/1237540836755173377 https://mobile.twitter.com/step_basketball/status/1237491547429576704 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Fan Posted March 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, NYHSFAN33 said: Considering where I am, and Westchester bring a “hot zone” there are rescheduling and last minute plans being made right now to try and keep the playoffs moving in NY. Not sure how it’s going to play out here but it is a struggle. I saw that Fordham said they would still be willing to host the State Federation championships but wouldn't allow any fans. Ohio restricting attendance to a limited number of family members: https://www.ohsaa.org/news-media/articles/ohsaa-announces-tournament-details-following-governors-recommendation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badrouter Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 I was in the "this is an annoying overreaction" camp until today. Listened to the Waking Up podcast with Nicholas Christakis and now am fairly certain we have a massive health emergency. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Fan Posted March 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Delaware moving their state basketball tournament after the University of Delaware decided not to allow spectators: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=572&ModuleInstanceID=10696&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=24262&PageID=3949 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noonereal Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 20 hours ago, MA Fan said: Overreaction or ahead of the curve? Proactive. Are we going to wait and have to shut down the country (which seems to be the administrations plan) or shut down many things now and avoid the major hit? The problem is, we need to do it as a country, not here and there. It will not work with 1,000's of different approaches. This is why we have a central government. They won't even test though and they hold the tongue of the CDC. This is some fucked up shit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noonereal Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 2 hours ago, MA Fan said: Delaware moving their state basketball tournament after the University of Delaware decided not to allow spectators: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=572&ModuleInstanceID=10696&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=24262&PageID=3949 see this is what I just spoke to We need to be in unison as a country or, as in this case, just moving the threat across the street, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawgGoneIt Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Idk, kinda hate to see it affect sports events like this, but, I figure an abundance of caution is the right course of action. At one point the WHO estimated 80% of the world's population would be infected with this virus. Social distancing makes sure that all 80% doesn't contract it at once and inundate the medical systems all at once. Cancelling sporting events or limiting close quarters contact is a good practice to slow the spread. Too bad for the kids though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noonereal Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 11 minutes ago, HawgGoneIt said: Idk, kinda hate to see it affect sports events like this, but, I figure an abundance of caution is the right course of action. At one point the WHO estimated 80% of the world's population would be infected with this virus. Social distancing makes sure that all 80% doesn't contract it at once and inundate the medical systems all at once. Cancelling sporting events or limiting close quarters contact is a good practice to slow the spread. Too bad for the kids though. it's not an abundance look to italy to understand the 80% is the estimate without nation measures to contain. yes, even failed containment will slow it down and make it easier to deal with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Fan Posted March 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Hundreds of students swarm CIAC offices in protest after Connecticut high school sports tournaments cancelled amid coronavirus concerns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawgGoneIt Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 24 minutes ago, MA Fan said: Hundreds of students swarm CIAC offices in protest after Connecticut high school sports tournaments cancelled amid coronavirus concerns I don't blame the kids for this. Sad situation for them after putting so much into their sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I AM IRONMAN Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 19 minutes ago, HawgGoneIt said: I don't blame the kids for this. Sad situation for them after putting so much into their sports. I agree hawg but this is more important then hs sports. Feel bad for the kids...but life isn't always fair. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawgGoneIt Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Just now, I AM IRONMAN said: I agree hawg but this is more important then hs sports. Feel bad for the kids...but life isn't always fair. I totally agree, I just don't blame the kids for being upset and voicing it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sausmann9 Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 16 hours ago, NYHSFAN33 said: Considering where I am, and Westchester bring a “hot zone” there are rescheduling and last minute plans being made right now to try and keep the playoffs moving in NY. Not sure how it’s going to play out here but it is a struggle. If you all (NY and NJ guys) need to "bug out" at the last second w/ nowheres to go, find yourself heading towards eastern PA to the small town of Bethlehem. There you will find food, shelter, clean water, and about 600 really good high school football games to watch either in the house or on the deck. Tents can be put up in the yard next to the pond with access to all other household comforts. You can chill w/ the dogs or walk across the street and hang out at Lehigh Univ sports fields. I know this sounds like a silly invite but back-pocket this one just in case. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Fan Posted March 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Rutgers coronavirus announcement: No NJSIAA basketball finals on campus, games moved to Phillipsburg Mt. Lebanon says it won’t play PIAA tournament game vs. Eastern Pa. team because of coronavirus MIAA D4 girls’ and D3 boys’ basketball semifinals at Worcester State postponed The Jersey people will be closer to their state's basketball finals if they do move to Bethlehem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I AM IRONMAN Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 15 minutes ago, sausmann9 said: If you all (NY and NJ guys) need to "bug out" at the last second w/ nowheres to go, find yourself heading towards eastern PA to the small town of Bethlehem. There you will find food, shelter, clean water, and about 600 really good high school football games to watch either in the house or on the deck. Tents can be put up in the yard next to the pond with access to all other household comforts. You can chill w/ the dogs or walk across the street and hang out at Lehigh Univ sports fields. I know this sounds like a silly invite but back-pocket this one just in case. Thanks brother..lived in A town from 88-95....great area..Becahi and CC had some great teams when I was there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendsofthefall Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 2 hours ago, MA Fan said: Rutgers coronavirus announcement: No NJSIAA basketball finals on campus, games moved to Phillipsburg Mt. Lebanon says it won’t play PIAA tournament game vs. Eastern Pa. team because of coronavirus MIAA D4 girls’ and D3 boys’ basketball semifinals at Worcester State postponed The Jersey people will be closer to their state's basketball finals if they do move to Bethlehem. No they won't. Which Jersey people are you referring to? The majority of the state's population is in North Jersey (specifically Northeastern NJ) which is nowhere near Pburg or Bethlehem. That's country Jersey down and out there. Rutgers is much closer to the "Jersey people". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Fan Posted March 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, legendsofthefall said: No they won't. Which Jersey people are you referring to? The majority of the state's population is in North Jersey (specifically Northeastern NJ) which is nowhere near Pburg or Bethlehem. That's country Jersey down and out there. Rutgers is much closer to the "Jersey people". I was saying that Phillipsburg is more convenient to Bethlehem than it is to where most of the NJ population live now. Because saussmann had invited the population of NJ to Bethlehem in the previous post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendsofthefall Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, MA Fan said: I was saying that Phillipsburg is more convenient to Bethlehem than it is to where most of the NJ population live now. Ahh gotcha, my bad. I misinterpreted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Fan Posted March 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Maryland finally caved and closed their state basketball tournaments to fans, no media allowed either: https://www.mpssaa.org/boys--girls-state-basketball-tournaments-contingency-plan-announced/ Virginia finals at VCU in Richmond still allowing spectators as normal despite VCU banning campus events with more than 100 people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawgGoneIt Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 Sounded like he was inviting trouble to me either way. Look at the Jersey crew on here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Fan Posted March 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 13 hours ago, HawgGoneIt said: Sounded like he was inviting trouble to me either way. Look at the Jersey crew on here! KeystoneStateBaller will put Bethlehem Catholic on the national map! Illinois limiting attendance to 60 fans per school; https://www.ihsa.org/News-Media/Announcements/ihsa-announces-tournament-updates-related-to-covid-19 VA limiting to immediate family members Friday and Saturday: https://www.roanoke.com/sports/high_schools/vhsl-restricting-attendance-to-immediate-family-for-friday-saturday-state/article_5fafcc83-7e8e-5cec-9a38-9310a93901fd.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Fan Posted March 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 "ahead of the curve" is winning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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