Costing lots of $$$. Hello Rutgers, don't think they are in a bowl. With this announcement suspect just the start, anticipate other games to be canceled. Really hoping PSU plays, anxious to see LB play.COVID!
A&M out of Gator because of COVID-19, injuries
Texas A&M will not participate in the Gator Bowl, saying it does not have enough players to participate because of COVID-19 issues and injuries within the program. Bowl officials are looking for a replacement team to face Wake Forest on Dec. 31.www.espn.com
I read the bowl is trying to get a replacement. how the heck do you get a program, not already committed to a bowl, to throw together a team and play by December 31st>? Ain't gonna happen
Or another bowl team bumps up f n the lower bowl? 🤷♂️
Probably. Need to be prepared for the winter.
I would suspect that they have a contract. but I don't know. maybe the Gator Bowl could just pay off some crappy bowl like the Guarantee Rate bowl or whatever.
Maybe someone like BYU , Coastal Carolina or San Diego State opt in for another game? Why not (other than $ and Covid?)
This is the kind of stuff, as well as all of the opt-outs, that is going to lead to the expansion of the playoffs to maybe as many as 16 teams. Otherwise, many of these bowls are going to disappear, and the various Chambers of Commerce aren't going to stand for it.COVID!
A&M out of Gator because of COVID-19, injuries
Texas A&M will not participate in the Gator Bowl, saying it does not have enough players to participate because of COVID-19 issues and injuries within the program. Bowl officials are looking for a replacement team to face Wake Forest on Dec. 31.
that is an interesting thought. I believe that there is a max number of games the kids can play in a given season. But I don't know.
As much as I love the spectacle of college football, that might not be a bad thing. If nothing else, it might be good if this sport were recalibrated.
Sounds like if another bowl cancels, match up the teams. a bit of a long shot. But KY has done it twice in MBB. OSU whiffed and they subbed in UNC, and UL whiffed and Western KY tonight at 6. Fingers crossed PSU doesn't join the cancel club.
I don't disagree. Unfortunately, I see the P5 morphing into a P1 that looks a lot like today, and everyone else (PSU included) reforming into a 2nd tier. It's only a half-calibration and probably means PSU not playing at the highest level. If I'm close to correct, it would be interesting to see how the economics would play out.
I say delay the game a week and let us play in both. We are already in Florida, already practicing, and the youngins could use the practice time! We also have fans already there that would love to have another week in the Florida sun and turf.
This sounds like my day verbatim. Woodpile is BIG this year . All kinds of goodies: Lots of oak, alligator juniper, aspen and some pine . Just in time to incense the neighborhood for the holidays . Happy holidays..... CF is a $#!t$#ow. The excitement now lies in watching the transfer portal and following the covid epic. I guess as long as we are entertained ?????
This will allow the coaches to get some more extensive game evaluation on King, Elsdon, Katshir & Buddin. Will more clearly define portal needs.
like playing a baseball game is a little different than playing a football game. Just...
I said long shot , and yes logistics are tougher, but…….
