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RE: Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - Chillie Willie - 09-25-2020 05:33 PM
(09-25-2020 04:50 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:Those who support playing, which seems to be the majority at this point.(09-25-2020 04:50 PM)monarx Wrote:(09-25-2020 03:43 PM)Grommet Wrote:(09-25-2020 02:04 PM)Cyniclone Wrote:(09-25-2020 01:32 PM)ODBlue Wrote: A school that cancels football when other schools in the conference are playing tells that recruit that this school doesn't take football seriously. That this is not a football school. That football is not important to the school.
That would certainly explain the $67.5 million stadium that opened last year. That's a common move for schools that don't consider football important.
It'd also explain why they hired a coordinator from one of the most powerful and storied programs of all time to be their head coach. Everyone knows that's a white flag.
No longer a surprise, but there goes spring football. I cant believe that ODU and UConn are the only two teams that cant seem to figure out how to play safely. As my buddy always says, "its hard being a Monarch fan".
Who said the other schools were playing safely?
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RE: Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - djnva - 09-25-2020 05:38 PM
ODU Football 2020: UNDEFEATED
Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - Monarchblue - 09-25-2020 06:03 PM
Embarassing. Just embarrassing.
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RE: Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - 99Monarch - 09-25-2020 06:10 PM
I’m just curious why they are so adamant about playing basketball, do those players and coaches health and safety no matter? It makes no sense. At least be consistent in your narrative!!
RE: Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - Grommet - 09-25-2020 06:58 PM
(09-25-2020 06:03 PM)Monarchblue Wrote: Embarassing. Just embarrassing.
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Yes, but we've gotten used to you.
RE: Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - Grommet - 09-25-2020 07:02 PM
(09-25-2020 05:33 PM)Chillie Willie Wrote:(09-25-2020 04:50 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:Those who support playing, which seems to be the majority at this point.(09-25-2020 04:50 PM)monarx Wrote:(09-25-2020 03:43 PM)Grommet Wrote:(09-25-2020 02:04 PM)Cyniclone Wrote: That would certainly explain the $67.5 million stadium that opened last year. That's a common move for schools that don't consider football important.
It'd also explain why they hired a coordinator from one of the most powerful and storied programs of all time to be their head coach. Everyone knows that's a white flag.
No longer a surprise, but there goes spring football. I cant believe that ODU and UConn are the only two teams that cant seem to figure out how to play safely. As my buddy always says, "its hard being a Monarch fan".
Who said the other schools were playing safely?
I'd rather stick with our convictions than cow to peer pressure. I get that money may play as much as a role as health, but I still agree with odu admin's decision.
RE: Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - Monarchblue - 09-25-2020 07:16 PM
(09-25-2020 06:58 PM)Grommet Wrote:Sick burn.(09-25-2020 06:03 PM)Monarchblue Wrote: Embarassing. Just embarrassing.
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RE: Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - Grommet - 09-25-2020 07:25 PM
(09-25-2020 07:16 PM)Monarchblue Wrote:(09-25-2020 06:58 PM)Grommet Wrote:Sick burn.(09-25-2020 06:03 PM)Monarchblue Wrote: Embarassing. Just embarrassing.
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Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - Monarchblue - 09-25-2020 07:44 PM
https://www.pilotonline.com/sports/vp-sp-odu-fall-sports-canceled-20200925-hws4m7iqezcnzhr2v7g5lsnx7i-story.html
"ODU athletic director Wood Selig, who last week stood by the school’s August decision to postpone after other FBS conferences changed course and decided to play football this fall, declined to comment through a school spokesman."
Really, Wood? No comment? Somebody fire this dude immediately.
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RE: Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - Grommet - 09-25-2020 07:57 PM
"Fire_somebody" must be the password for new members
Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - Monarchblue - 09-25-2020 09:01 PM
Everything that dude touches turns to ****. Of all the people who need to be fired, he tops the list.
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RE: Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - TheDancinMonarch - 09-25-2020 09:16 PM
(09-25-2020 07:44 PM)Monarchblue Wrote: https://www.pilotonline.com/sports/vp-sp-odu-fall-sports-canceled-20200925-hws4m7iqezcnzhr2v7g5lsnx7i-story.html
"ODU athletic director Wood Selig, who last week stood by the school’s August decision to postpone after other FBS conferences changed course and decided to play football this fall, declined to comment through a school spokesman."
Really, Wood? No comment? Somebody fire this dude immediately.
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If you don`t have athletics then why do you need an Athletic Director? It should be easy to throw this dead wood over the side.
RE: Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - jaybird44 - 09-25-2020 10:40 PM
This whole thing was botched from the beginning.hoping we play basketball.
RE: Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - monarx - 09-26-2020 01:22 AM
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/26/us/college-football-conferences-covid-19-schedule-spt-trnd/index.html
MAC and MWC are playing now. Looks like it’s just ODU and UConn sitting out. Here’s hoping Wood really is smarter than every other AD in FBS football. If so i would imagine he will be hired away from us by the SEC or ACC as soon as this season is over.
RE: Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - Mr.BigBlue - 09-26-2020 04:46 AM
It is all about losing more money....NOTHING to do with health and safety. That is a cover. If we played with not way to recoup those expenses we would have lost more money. Another example of how unprepared we are financially to have been playing in FBS. I also think they knew how bad this season was going to be so they bagged it as fast as they could. Finally...if you don't think politics didn't factor into this decision you are mistaken. Bad decision !!!
RE: Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - Grommet - 09-26-2020 05:32 AM
ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY! NO MONEY! GOOOD!
Life doesn't occur in clearly defined black and white. It occurs in shades of grey. Anyone who says differently is trying to sell you something.
Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - Chillie Willie - 09-26-2020 06:46 AM
In the Pilot article Wood said ODU loses $2-3M by not playing. Maybe he's talking about NCAA money but otherwise I'm not sure anyone believes him.
https://www.pilotonline.com/sports/vp-sp-odu-fall-sports-canceled-20200925-hws4m7iqezcnzhr2v7g5lsnx7i-story.html
RE: Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - Monarchist13 - 09-26-2020 09:09 AM
(09-26-2020 06:46 AM)Chillie Willie Wrote: In the Pilot article Wood said ODU loses $2-3M by not playing. Maybe he's talking about NCAA money but otherwise I'm not sure anyone believes him.
https://www.pilotonline.com/sports/vp-sp-odu-fall-sports-canceled-20200925-hws4m7iqezcnzhr2v7g5lsnx7i-story.html
With gameday operations, travel and more COVID testing without any offsetting revenue, that number would be bigger if we did play. It’s gonna take years for us to recover financially from this.
Hopefully Ricky wins fast and can draw the fans back in.
RE: Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - blueandsilver - 09-26-2020 10:42 AM
I guess you can argue either side. However, we are in the vapor thin minority of not giving it a shot to cobble together a season. I'm disappointed, and if it was $$$$ would have been glad to increase my support to see some Monarch Football. Just thought ODU was so quick out of the gate to cancel when everyone else at least tried to see what could be salvaged. Either ODU sports leadership are the smartest people in NCAA or we will have substantial egg on our faces.
We are definitely running in a very small circle. This will pass, but the interesting questions will be the ramifications of ODU's decision on student-athletes: Will the players be granted a 'free season' for the one they missed? If the seniors stick around for a post senior year, what are the ramifications for scholarship players and the incoming class -- will the NCAA increase the scholarship cap for 3 FBS football teams that did not compete?, give everyone another season and expand the scholarship caps for a finite period?, or say tough luck ODU - you made your decision and decisions have consequences?
Was ODU's decision, right or wrong - benny_t - 09-26-2020 10:51 AM
For all of the ODU made the right decision crowd. If canceling football is the right decision for our players safety. When can we expect them to cancel basketball season. No significant breakthrough on treatment and no vaccine. For the safety of our basketball players I think we need to go ahead and cancel bball season too.
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