(06-12-2020 05:27 PM)Bronco14 Wrote: If they're not on their deathbed, nothing really to see here.
There is, if you're a Houston fan.
In addition, what's happened at Houston could just as easily happen to your Broncos.
There is something to see here, especially given the fact that 8 Alabama/Auburn players have tested positive, as well.
Moreover, for every athlete who contracts Covid-19 as a result of practicing with teammates and failing to take adequate precautions, there could be dozens of other students and staff on campus who become sick. Some entire campuses could be adversely affected.
Some college presidents may question whether its worth having a FB season if it would involve increased risk of a campus-wide epidemic.
No I think that was accurate. From what I can tell, they didn't test the athletes when they got on campus at the beginning of the month. They screened them but didn't test them unless they had a temperature of 100.2 or higher. That's how a lot of schools are planning on doing this, but some are testing everyone as a precaution.
So 6 of their athletes were working out with teammates and started demonstrating symptoms that led to them getting tested - whether it was fever, a cough, or whatever.
I posted on the Rice site that I think athletic departments need to test all of the student-athletes before they begin the workouts. It's probably expensive, but I wonder if campuses will think it's a worthwhile expense because it will give them a good guide as to how things might look in 2 months when all of the students return to campus.
No I think that was accurate. From what I can tell, they didn't test the athletes when they got on campus at the beginning of the month. They screened them but didn't test them unless they had a temperature of 100.2 or higher. That's how a lot of schools are planning on doing this, but some are testing everyone as a precaution.
So 6 of their athletes were working out with teammates and started demonstrating symptoms that led to them getting tested - whether it was fever, a cough, or whatever.
I posted on the Rice site that I think athletic departments need to test all of the student-athletes before they begin the workouts. It's probably expensive, but I wonder if campuses will think it's a worthwhile expense because it will give them a good guide as to how things might look in 2 months when all of the students return to campus.
Wow - they are opening themselves up for major liability
Well---this is what happens when you dont have a plan beyond "crossing your fingers and hoping for the best". We apparently didnt even bother testing our kids when they reported and had no ongoing regular periodic testing plan set up....the only "plan" in place was to test just those that exhibited actual symptoms. So, learn a lesson at our expense---the "Crossing Your Fingers and Hoping for the Best Plan" appears to have a significant failure rate. Apparently, its a significant expense---but if you want to play this year---your going to have to do it.
Ive said this from the start---my belief continues to be the season will start on time but will never be completed. There are over 13K FBS football players---and that doesnt include coaches, families, and support staff (and their families). I suspect most, if not all teams will be dealing with outbreaks and quarantines by the mid-way point of the season.
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(06-12-2020 08:03 PM)Attackcoog Wrote: Well---this is what happens when you dont have a plan beyond "crossing your fingers and hoping for the best". We apparently didnt even bother testing our kids when they reported and had no ongoing regular periodic testing plan set up....the only "plan" in place was to test just those that exhibited actual symptoms. So, learn a lesson at our expense---the "Crossing Your Fingers and Hoping for the Best Plan" appears to have a significant failure rate.
The "Crossing Your Fingers and Hoping for the Best Plan," which seems to be the plan in a lot of U.S. States, sounds like what they would have done during the medieval era.
(This post was last modified: 06-12-2020 08:19 PM by jedclampett.)
(06-12-2020 08:18 PM)Big Frog II Wrote: TCU purchased 2 machines that can give the results back in 15 minutes. They want to be ahead of anyone spreading the virus.
Good idea.
But perhaps it's time for them to take more drastic measures:
(06-12-2020 04:31 PM)TerryD Wrote: Stewart Mandel
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NEWS: The University of Houston is immediately suspending all voluntary workouts after six symptomatic student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19.
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This is the first one I've seen where the athletes were symptomatic.
I would think most in the P5 are going to bust it to try to have a season the SEC included. I know revenue is the driving force but I really think here almost in mid June that it's going to be a fool's errand.
(06-12-2020 08:18 PM)Big Frog II Wrote: TCU purchased 2 machines that can give the results back in 15 minutes. They want to be ahead of anyone spreading the virus.
Stock symbol of said machines, please and thank you.
(06-12-2020 08:18 PM)Big Frog II Wrote: TCU purchased 2 machines that can give the results back in 15 minutes. They want to be ahead of anyone spreading the virus.
Stock symbol of said machines, please and thank you.
I don't know to be honest. I'll see if I can find out who the manufacturer is in the next few days.
(06-12-2020 08:18 PM)Big Frog II Wrote: TCU purchased 2 machines that can give the results back in 15 minutes. They want to be ahead of anyone spreading the virus.
Stock symbol of said machines, please and thank you.
(06-12-2020 05:27 PM)Bronco14 Wrote: If they're not on their deathbed, nothing really to see here.
And that's absurd ... if a college athlete recovers from the coronavirus with a permanent reduction in lung capacity or permanent reduction in heart functioning, that's going to hamper their peak performance.
That might not be as big a deal in the MAC, but in the P5 schools were the rosters have plenty of NFL draft prospects who might no longer be draft prospects if they take too much permanent damage to their cardiovacular or pulmonary systems, that's going to be a concern.
(This post was last modified: 06-13-2020 09:00 AM by BruceMcF.)
(06-12-2020 08:18 PM)Big Frog II Wrote: TCU purchased 2 machines that can give the results back in 15 minutes. They want to be ahead of anyone spreading the virus.
Stock symbol of said machines, please and thank you.
(06-12-2020 05:27 PM)Bronco14 Wrote: If they're not on their deathbed, nothing really to see here.
And that's absurd ... if a college athlete recovers from the coronavirus with a permanent reduction in lung capacity or permanent reduction in heart functioning, that's going to hamper their peak performance.
That might not be as big a deal in the MAC, but in the P5 schools were the rosters have plenty of NFL draft prospects who might no longer be draft prospects if they take too much permanent damage to their cardiovacular or pulmonary systems, that's going to be a concern.
...not to mention the adverse consequences of potential permanent cardiopulmonary damage to those student athletes with severe cases of Covid-19 who have no aspirations to play in the NFL, or those whom they might transmit the virus to.
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Covid issue hits the University of Houston
