As of this writing, it appears that college football will have a season. However, no one really can say for sure or if teams will be able to play their full schedule. But we do know several conferences cancelled their seasons an so did a few independent teams. And when you consider the fact that the stadiums will be empty or at least half empty, the picture leaves a lot to be desired.
The cause of it all as every one knows happens to be the coronavirus pandemic that leaves no room for second guessing. It is a silent enemy that can strike any where and any one, especially people who flock together without protection. Short term thinking and planning won't work because it has proven to be a long term problem which brings up a lot of trouble for sports that immediately follow the football season if the football season starts and then becomes infected by the virus.
The question should be, what is the proper course. Cancel football this season and let people heal so every one can gain time, heal and have the possibility of the virus diminish to the point where sports can be played in a healthier atmosphere with their fan base intact in 2021. Or, play this football season, put the players health in jeopardy and prolong the virus which could affect the next sport baseball which begins in January. This years college baseball season has already been cancelled once because of the virus.
This writer believes cancelling football this season is the best option under the circumstances and because of the unknown. Football is a contact sport on every play and it remains to be seen if that can be accomplished safely.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
