Per the above twitter, due to coronavirus concerns the 2020 CBI Tournament is cancelled.

Booooo

ivy league cancels basketball tourneys

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... oronavirus

Ivy League Players Unhappy

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/10/us/ivy-l ... index.html

I'd venture to say that the NCAA Tournament will go on. There's just wwwwwaaaaayyyyy too much money involved in that for the NCAA to cancel it.

So, with the cancellation of the CBI Tournament, I assume that diminishes our chances for post season play.

There goes the tarholes chances of playing post season basketball. LOLOLOL

Maybe we will get the CIT bid, if they don't cancel their tournament.

PoplarHillApp wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 11, 2020 1:35 pm

I'd venture to say that the NCAA Tournament will go on. There's just wwwwwaaaaayyyyy too much money involved in that for the NCAA to cancel it.

Hot off the presses; the NCAA just announced that the tournament will be played with no fans.

Unbelievable!

appst89 wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:39 pm

PoplarHillApp wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 11, 2020 1:35 pm

I'd venture to say that the NCAA Tournament will go on. There's just wwwwwaaaaayyyyy too much money involved in that for the NCAA to cancel it.

Hot off the presses; the NCAA just announced that the tournament will be played with no fans.

Yep. Just started a new thread for that discussion.

MLB prefers teams flip sites if coronavirus shuts down ballparks

If Major League Baseball can’t play in front of fans at a team’s home ballpark because of the virus outbreak, the sport’s first preference likely would be to switch games to the visiting team’s stadium if possible, a person familiar with the deliberations told The Associated Press.

MLB starts its season on March 26. Among the games on opening day is Texas at Seattle — the Seattle area has been hit hard by the virus, with 24 deaths.

MLB prefers teams flip sites if coronavirus shuts down ballparks

If Major League Baseball can’t play in front of fans at a team’s home ballpark because of the virus outbreak, the sport’s first preference likely would be to switch games to the visiting team’s stadium if possible, a person familiar with the deliberations told The Associated Press.

MLB starts its season on March 26. Among the games on opening day is Texas at Seattle — the Seattle area has been hit hard by the virus, with 24 deaths.

asu66 wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 11, 2020 11:36 pm

MLB prefers teams flip sites if coronavirus shuts down ballparks

If Major League Baseball can’t play in front of fans at a team’s home ballpark because of the virus outbreak, the sport’s first preference likely would be to switch games to the visiting team’s stadium if possible, a person familiar with the deliberations told The Associated Press.

MLB starts its season on March 26. Among the games on opening day is Texas at Seattle — the Seattle area has been hit hard by the virus, with 24 deaths.

"Hey, let's potentially spread the virus to new cities so we can play a game."

Understand your point, but this thing is going to continue to spread, sporting events or not. While it is just a game, there are livelihoods that “DEPEND” on these games. Vendors, security and countless support staffs can’t put food on the table if there are no games. I do think that the correct decisions are being made in relation to large gatherings, but the ramifications of said decision goes deeper than “a game”.

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 13, 2020 6:28 am

Understand your point, but this thing is going to continue to spread, sporting events or not. While it is just a game, there are livelihoods that “DEPEND” on these games. Vendors, security and countless support staffs can’t put food on the table if there are no games. I do think that the correct decisions are being made in relation to large gatherings, but the ramifications of said decision goes deeper than “a game”.

I see what you mean, but if we continue to have these events, the virus will spread much, much faster. Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I'd rather be broke than lose a family member, a close friend, or my own life.

MrCraig wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 13, 2020 6:46 am

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 13, 2020 6:28 am

Understand your point, but this thing is going to continue to spread, sporting events or not. While it is just a game, there are livelihoods that “DEPEND” on these games. Vendors, security and countless support staffs can’t put food on the table if there are no games. I do think that the correct decisions are being made in relation to large gatherings, but the ramifications of said decision goes deeper than “a game”.

I see what you mean, but if we continue to have these events, the virus will spread much, much faster. Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I'd rather be broke than lose a family member, a close friend, or my own life.

I don’t disagree with you. I have older parents. One with COPD and one with diabetes and has had a heart attack. So I am concerned or them and worry about them coming into contact with anyone, including myself. It could have fatal consequences. But at the same time, you can’t live your life in fear. Please understand that I am not attempting to trivialize this outbreak. But it seems that we could all curb the spread of this with simple solutions, such as basic hygiene and making conscious decisions.

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:03 am

MrCraig wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 13, 2020 6:46 am

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 13, 2020 6:28 am

Understand your point, but this thing is going to continue to spread, sporting events or not. While it is just a game, there are livelihoods that “DEPEND” on these games. Vendors, security and countless support staffs can’t put food on the table if there are no games. I do think that the correct decisions are being made in relation to large gatherings, but the ramifications of said decision goes deeper than “a game”.

I see what you mean, but if we continue to have these events, the virus will spread much, much faster. Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I'd rather be broke than lose a family member, a close friend, or my own life.

I don’t disagree with you. I have older parents. One with COPD and one with diabetes and has had a heart attack. So I am concerned or them and worry about them coming into contact with anyone, including myself. It could have fatal consequences. But at the same time, you can’t live your life in fear. Please understand that I am not attempting to trivialize this outbreak. But it seems that we could all curb the spread of this with simple solutions, such as basic hygiene and making conscious decisions.

What's different about this virus is we don't know jack about it & it's crossing the globe very quickly. It has already infested 4 countries (i.e. China, Italy, Iran, South Korea) & it's only been less than 3 months. The death toll is somewhat low but it's hitting people very very quickly. Other pandemic viruses from the past (i.e. Zika '16, H1N1 '09) were concerning but we were able to handle these easily & wasn't so widely spread. This one is different, so it's best to cancel social events or anything that may speed up the rate.

And I agree, we just need to maintain good hygiene & use common sense. But do you really think every US citizen has common sense, or will remember to wash their hands?

Look at Georgia Southern. They've managed to beat us two seasons in a row & still can't figure out how to count to 10 & win the SunBelt!! Let's face it; some people here in the US have no IQ at all.

MountaineerChemist10 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 13, 2020 9:00 am

Other pandemic viruses from the past (i.e. Zika '16, H1N1 '09) were concerning but we were able to handle these easily & wasn't so widely spread.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that H1N1 flu infected nearly 61 million people in the United States and caused 12,469 deaths. Worldwide, up to 575,400 people died from pandemic swine flu.

You aren’t gong to eradicate it nor will you slow it down. The majority of people are going to get it and it is possible that you won’t even know you had it. The cancellations of events has more to do with flattening the curve so to relieve the potential strain on resources. Large crowds up the risk for mass exposure which increases the influx of people visiting hospitals at once. It makes sense honestly