Ivy to Cancel Tournament

[SmartyBarrett]

Disney World is still open. So there's that. I'm more concerned about the Newport Paddy's Day parade. Got people flying in all over for that.

Boston already cancelled theirs ...

But the Boston Marathon is still on. Go figure.

I don't expect that to be the case for long.

[ramster]

Boston already cancelled theirs ...

But the Boston Marathon is still on. Go figure.

I don't expect that to be the case for long.

They cancelled the NYC Half Marathon

Boston Marathon is just a matter of time, will be cancelled

[rambone 78]

A lot of events are going to be cancelled over the next couple of months.

Waiting to see how big this is going to get in this country, before things can get back to normal at some point.

[rhodyruckus]

So they have to fly home? WTF is that? Probably be safer in Cambridge for sure.

Agree. Dispersing possibly infected persons even wider? It would’ve made more sense keeping them together.

I think this is correct - the prudent move would have been to cancel spring break

I kind of see both sides: while "sheltering in place" seems prudent right now, what happens if this really blows up by the end of the semester at which point the government puts in restrictions on interstate travel? Then the students are stuck on campus and can't go home for the summer.

UMaine is fairly isolated geographically and there have been no cases reported in the state yet, so for their situation it seems like a sound decision to keep dorms open and encouraging students to stay: https://bangordailynews.com/2020/03/10/ ... -outbreak/

Not sure it works for every school's situation though.

[RF1]

The NCAA Tournament is going to be facing a dilemma in the state of Ohio where the four play in games are in Dayton and a first weekend pod (6 games) is in Cleveland. Ohio Gov. DeWine has recommended sports without spectators and all other gatherings should be minimized. His requests has already resulted in the cancellation of political rallies by Biden and Sanders that had been scheduled last night in the state ahead of its presidential primary next Tuesday.

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The NCAA Tournament is going to be facing a dilemma in the state of Ohio where the four play in games are in Dayton and a first weekend pod (6 games) is in Cleveland. Ohio Gov. DeWine has recommended sports without spectators and all other gatherings should be minimized. His requests has already resulted in the cancellation of political rallies by Biden and Sanders that had been scheduled last night in the state ahead of its presidential primary next Tuesday.

.......bring it to the RC.......

[Rhody74]

And nobody gives a Crap:

[Rhodymob05]

At this rate I can see the NCAA tournament being played without fans. NBA is doing the same now.

[RF1]

URI has just cancelled classes for the next several weeks. Students are being asked not to return to their dorms until at least April 3rd.

It would appear that if URI hosts an NIT game, no spectators will be allowed per this part of the press release:

Beginning Wednesday, March 11, currently scheduled intercollegiate events will compete as scheduled, however, fans will be prohibited from attending and only players, coaches and essential staff of the teams will be authorized to attend the events.

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[spookydog]

[RI_Bred]

It would appear that if URI hosts an NIT game, no spectators will be allowed per this part of the press release:

Now I don't feel so bad.

[RF1]

It would seem the real possibility of the NCAA Tournament being cancelled is now not a far fetched thought.

[RhodyKyle]

It would seem the real possibility of the NCAA Tournament being cancelled is now not a far fetched thought.

I think there is too much TV money on the line to cancel altogether. At worst the tournament will be played in empty arenas.

[CaptainRon]

The CBI has been canceled too. What is Jim Baron going to do now?

[Rhodymob05]

NCAA will go fanless. Its official.

[Rhody15]

I wonder when the A-10 and all other conferences will announce no more fans the rest of the weekend.

[hrstrat57]

I wonder when the A-10 and all other conferences will announce no more fans the rest of the weekend.

This evening for certain

[sevegny7]

Not true a10 again reconfirmed that the tourney is still on as planned.

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Not true a10 again reconfirmed that the tourney is still on as planned.

........for now......

[Rhodyram]

Not true a10 again reconfirmed that the tourney is still on as planned.

Where was this posted/stated?

[Joe95]

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[jakepnickers]

As a current member of the pep-band, it has been forwarded to us that the A10 is meeting tonight to discuss future plans and it is almost certain that they will follow the NCAA example and proceed only with teams and essential personnel.

[ATPTourFan]

[Taylor Swift]

As a current member of the pep-band, it has been forwarded to us that the A10 is meeting tonight to discuss future plans and it is almost certain that they will follow the NCAA example and proceed only with teams and essential personnel.

Sorry to hear that - I am sure you looked forward to this all season long.

[Rhodyram]

So.......I shouldn’t plan on Brooklyn Friday??

[Joe95]

I'm heading out tomorrow morning, already have air b&b paid for. #GoRhody

[sevegny7]

Me too I paid for an air bnb as well and too soon to get a refund so have no choice but to head to brooklyn. Tough spot to be in just hoping they dont change their mind in next couple days

[Joe95]

So blown out of proportion it's ridiculous.

[Rhody74]

For a bit of perspective on the danger of Covid 19, I suggest you read:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions ... -you-cant/