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Football attendance plan - Tigerx3 - 05-18-2020 06:47 PM

As far as I know there isn’t a plan yet but let’s see some ideas.

NCAA and AAC says We are going to delay the season till after Labor Day.
Attendance will be limited to 50% capacity and social distancing in place.

From Tiger Lane to entry gates to seating what would your plan look like?

Who gets in? Any walk ups? Who gets moved? Schedule?

Give it a shot. Winner gets a virtual atta boy!


RE: Football attendance pla - aardWolf - 05-18-2020 06:50 PM

I'm Stadium Club seating, and they sell that out every year... So I'm curious what that's going to look like. 150 people in an enclosed area, or do you turn away 50% of the people? And are turnaways in a sellout room based on points, who bought tickets first, or who shows up first?


RE: Football attendance plan - Atlanta - 05-18-2020 06:51 PM

I say if you are healthy & well, go to the games. The fresh air will do you good.


RE: Football attendance pla - memphisike - 05-18-2020 06:51 PM

Wear masks and gloves and go to the games, it's a virus it'll pass, until then stay safe


RE: Football attendance plan - aTxTIGER - 05-18-2020 07:05 PM

I think we have to assume that if games take place in the fall that there will most likely be no fans. If there are fans allowed then it will be a lot less than 50% capacity. Maybe something closer to 10% capacity.

Most people on this board don't know what the consequences were of the Atalanta-Valencia Champions League soccer game back in February, but the major sports leagues do. And they don't want that to happen again.


RE: Football attendance plan - gulfcoastgal - 05-18-2020 07:15 PM

(05-18-2020 06:47 PM)Tigerx3 Wrote:  As far as I know there isn’t a plan yet but let’s see some ideas.

NCAA and AAC says We are going to delay the season till after Labor Day.
Attendance will be limited to 50% capacity and social distancing in place.

From Tiger Lane to entry gates to seating what would your plan look like?

Who gets in? Any walk ups? Who gets moved? Schedule?

Give it a shot. Winner gets a virtual atta boy!

Don’t see any enforceable way to regulate Tiger Lane...which in reality makes in stadium distancing moot. From a legal perspective, I’d think it’d be difficult to conclusively prove viral origination points of contact. As far as concessions go, I’d pay extra for a “fast pass” wristband with limited options if it meant no/shorter waiting in line time.


RE: Football attendance plan - Unionman76 - 05-18-2020 07:16 PM

(05-18-2020 06:51 PM)memphisike Wrote:  Wear masks and gloves and go to the games, it's a virus it'll pass, until then stay safe

early games better be at night

or the mask will kill you in the heat


RE: Football attendance plan - GoDownSwinging - 05-18-2020 07:54 PM

I would imagine there could be a plan that the university will come up with when it comes to "social distancing."

Perhaps, when single game tickets come on sale in July/August, you'll probably see an adjusted map with limited seats available. However, you could very well see the tarps being removed in the south end zone.

I'm anticipating the Arkansas State game being a night game on CBS Sports Network. Seems like that's type of game that'll be broadcast on CBSSN.

However, I'm anticipating the Purdue and Houston kickoffs to be at 11 AM kickoffs respectively. Yes, the temperature plays a role when it comes to whether if you're going to wear a face mask or not. I do anticipate kickoffs for these games to be released in two weeks.

But, the fans are going to be the ones that will probably get the unlucky end of the spectrum. I do hope that Arkansas State can bring their band (if they're invited) just for the experience for those band students, and it makes the environment and atmosphere of the game, better. I like bands playing.

Good news: We're at May 18, so we have three and a half months until Labor Day weekend. Which is more than enough time.


RE: Football attendance plan - Tigerx3 - 05-18-2020 08:52 PM

(05-18-2020 07:15 PM)gulfcoastgal Wrote:  
(05-18-2020 06:47 PM)Tigerx3 Wrote:  As far as I know there isn’t a plan yet but let’s see some ideas.

NCAA and AAC says We are going to delay the season till after Labor Day.
Attendance will be limited to 50% capacity and social distancing in place.

From Tiger Lane to entry gates to seating what would your plan look like?

Who gets in? Any walk ups? Who gets moved? Schedule?

Give it a shot. Winner gets a virtual atta boy!

Don’t see any enforceable way to regulate Tiger Lane...which in reality makes in stadium distancing moot. From a legal perspective, I’d think it’d be difficult to conclusively prove viral origination points of contact. As far as concessions go, I’d pay extra for a “fast pass” wristband with limited options if it meant no/shorter waiting in line time.

It’s amazing how much force lies with a length of yellow caution tape strategically placed. That would be easiest thing to deal with if they choose to do so.


RE: Football attendance plan - Tigerx3 - 05-18-2020 09:35 PM

(05-18-2020 07:05 PM)aTxTIGER Wrote:  I think we have to assume that if games take place in the fall that there will most likely be no fans. If there are fans allowed then it will be a lot less than 50% capacity. Maybe something closer to 10% capacity.

Most people on this board don't know what the consequences were of the Atalanta-Valencia Champions League soccer game back in February, but the major sports leagues do. And they don't want that to happen again.

‘More than a month later, experts are pointing to a Champions League game between Atalanta and Valencia as one of the biggest reasons why Bergamo, Italy, has become one of the epicenters of the coronavirus pandemic — a “biological bomb” was the way one respiratory specialist put it.‘


RE: Football attendance plan - covingtontiger - 05-18-2020 09:59 PM

I don't know what the plan will be. It's going to be interesting to watch this develop, though. I would like to make a few points about how this relates to me personally:

1. I have ordered Tiger football tickets and paid for my two Tiger Lane spots through the Highland Hundred.
2. I really want to see the Tigers play this year. Our team's potential is tremendous.
3. I'm over 75 and have several pre-existing conditions that supposedly put me at risk.
4. I have attended church services the past two weekends wearing a mask and doing social distancing.
5. Masks are uncomfortable and I would not want to wear one at games in 90-100 degree heat.
6. I don't see any easy way to social distance in the stadium.
7. I really don't see how we could Tailgate and socially distance.

In summary, to have fans at games is going to require the University to demonstrate the wisdom of Solomon. And, unless a vaccine miraculously appears, we fans will have to accept some exposure to be at games. I'm not sure which way I'll jump until I see a plan.


RE: Football attendance plan - k2tigers - 05-18-2020 10:00 PM

(05-18-2020 07:15 PM)gulfcoastgal Wrote:  
(05-18-2020 06:47 PM)Tigerx3 Wrote:  As far as I know there isn’t a plan yet but let’s see some ideas.

NCAA and AAC says We are going to delay the season till after Labor Day.
Attendance will be limited to 50% capacity and social distancing in place.

From Tiger Lane to entry gates to seating what would your plan look like?

Who gets in? Any walk ups? Who gets moved? Schedule?

Give it a shot. Winner gets a virtual atta boy!

Don’t see any enforceable way to regulate Tiger Lane...which in reality makes in stadium distancing moot. From a legal perspective, I’d think it’d be difficult to conclusively prove viral origination points of contact. As far as concessions go, I’d pay extra for a “fast pass” wristband with limited options if it meant no/shorter waiting in line time.


Lol

GCGal


RE: Football attendance plan - pkptigers07 - 05-18-2020 11:25 PM

(05-18-2020 07:05 PM)aTxTIGER Wrote:  I think we have to assume that if games take place in the fall that there will most likely be no fans. If there are fans allowed then it will be a lot less than 50% capacity. Maybe something closer to 10% capacity.

Most people on this board don't know what the consequences were of the Atalanta-Valencia Champions League soccer game back in February, but the major sports leagues do. And they don't want that to happen again.
Dr. Rudd has already said that he doesn’t see a situation where we play without fans. I believe he said something along the lines of “if it’s not safe for fans to be in the stands then how can we say it’s safe for student-athletes on the field”.

I think most schools are looking at pretty significant restrictions on their campuses in the fall. Hard to see where contact sports and tens of thousands of fans fit into those models.


RE: Football attendance plan - holyterror - 05-19-2020 07:25 AM

(05-18-2020 11:25 PM)pkptigers07 Wrote:  
(05-18-2020 07:05 PM)aTxTIGER Wrote:  I think we have to assume that if games take place in the fall that there will most likely be no fans. If there are fans allowed then it will be a lot less than 50% capacity. Maybe something closer to 10% capacity.

Most people on this board don't know what the consequences were of the Atalanta-Valencia Champions League soccer game back in February, but the major sports leagues do. And they don't want that to happen again.
Dr. Rudd has already said that he doesn’t see a situation where we play without fans. I believe he said something along the lines of “if it’s not safe for fans to be in the stands then how can we say it’s safe for student-athletes on the field”.

I think most schools are looking at pretty significant restrictions on their campuses in the fall. Hard to see where contact sports and tens of thousands of fans fit into those models.

I’m thinking our 62,000 seat stadium is looking better and better.


RE: Football attendance plan - fsquid - 05-19-2020 09:20 AM

How about we schedule the games and if you want to go, go. If you are afraid or have someone vulnerable at home, don't. Done.


RE: Football attendance plan - Tiger87 - 05-19-2020 02:40 PM

(05-18-2020 09:35 PM)Tigerx3 Wrote:  
(05-18-2020 07:05 PM)aTxTIGER Wrote:  I think we have to assume that if games take place in the fall that there will most likely be no fans. If there are fans allowed then it will be a lot less than 50% capacity. Maybe something closer to 10% capacity.

Most people on this board don't know what the consequences were of the Atalanta-Valencia Champions League soccer game back in February, but the major sports leagues do. And they don't want that to happen again.

‘More than a month later, experts are pointing to a Champions League game between Atalanta and Valencia as one of the biggest reasons why Bergamo, Italy, has become one of the epicenters of the coronavirus pandemic — a “biological bomb” was the way one respiratory specialist put it.‘

Yeah, I saw that episode too. But it's a theory and was absent quite a bit of data to back it up. Some scientists are now saying that we had the virus on the West coast in December. If so, we certainly had it at the Super Bowl. But I've seen no traceable data to support anything like what Real Sports said about the soccer match.


RE: Football attendance plan - ImaTiger - 05-19-2020 02:49 PM

(05-19-2020 09:20 AM)fsquid Wrote:  How about we schedule the games and if you want to go, go. If you are afraid or have someone vulnerable at home, don't. Done.

Self Determination? Sounds like; America to me.


RE: Football attendance plan - Tiger87 - 05-19-2020 02:49 PM

(05-18-2020 11:25 PM)pkptigers07 Wrote:  
(05-18-2020 07:05 PM)aTxTIGER Wrote:  I think we have to assume that if games take place in the fall that there will most likely be no fans. If there are fans allowed then it will be a lot less than 50% capacity. Maybe something closer to 10% capacity.

Most people on this board don't know what the consequences were of the Atalanta-Valencia Champions League soccer game back in February, but the major sports leagues do. And they don't want that to happen again.
Dr. Rudd has already said that he doesn’t see a situation where we play without fans. I believe he said something along the lines of “if it’s not safe for fans to be in the stands then how can we say it’s safe for student-athletes on the field”.

I think most schools are looking at pretty significant restrictions on their campuses in the fall. Hard to see where contact sports and tens of thousands of fans fit into those models.

I love Dr. Rudd, but it's easy. Student-athletes are largely and significantly not at risk for this virus. Besides, those student-athletes already do a lot of things that would not be safe for fans.

They will figure out a way to play the games. Fans is another issue.


RE: Football attendance plan - tiger ron - 05-19-2020 02:59 PM

Play the games with fans. Those most vulnerable or sick should stay home. Everyone use common sense.


RE: Football attendance plan - Tiger87 - 05-19-2020 03:03 PM

My guess...

Games will be played.
Schedule will be modified to limit travel and get done more quickly. Not sure how this happens with tv contracts and all, but they can figure it out. Maybe as simple as conference games only, no open weeks, with championships and a limited post-season. Try to get finished before a second wave possibly hits in winter.
Testing of entire teams every week. Positive test leads to a 2-week quarantine for the player only. (English Premier League has just announced a 1-week player quarantine which could become the model for pro sports.)
No band. Limited students. Cheerleaders are fine.
Attendance is tough to predict. Right now, I guess 1/3 capacity. Seat costs will be a premium, and availability based upon priority points.
Gates will open much earlier to allow fans to avoid the rush. Masks are mandatory. Bathrooms are fine, due to limited capacity and increased availability of sanitizer.
If restaurants reopen safely over coming months, concessions will have momentum for business as usual.
Tiger Lane will remain open, but limited capacity. Screens will be setup outside the stadium for fans to distantly attend.