California announced yesterday that they may start the 2020-21 school-year early - possibly in July. Although the announcement didn't mention whether it would be a mixture of online and physical classes, I get the sense that some of it at least would be in person since they talked about how that would help some parents be able to go back to work.

It seems like colleges should pursue that approach too where they can (like at Rice). In case we have a new outbreak in the fall or winter (and aren't prepared for it), getting some classes in over the summer might be the new normal for all schools. Going to a quarter system over semesters might be something to consider as well.

But I don't see where summer schooling really helps you get a football season in any easier.

https://www.politico.com/states/californ...ly-1280662