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exboyfil

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4. The only way it continues is if they ignore

Reply to Jeebo (Original post)

Sun Aug 2, 2020, 04:23 PM

Aug 2020

positive tests and proceed ahead. I really doubt they will withstand the first tragedy.

You have to wonder if African Americans weren't up to 60% of SEC teams whether you would still have the same rush to play.

Dollars rule. We saw what happened at Mizzou after the players threatened to not play until the administration changed. The administration changed.

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The Southeastern Conference won't get more than two weekends into their season. [View all] Jeebo Aug 2020 OP

I've come to that conclusion as well. Afromania Aug 2020 #1

Lifelong Crimson Tide fan here couldn't agree more. And it's way more than just 22 guys. In the BamaRefugee Aug 2020 #2

It's not 22 players, it's more like 200 players and staff VMA131Marine Aug 2020 #3

Yes throughout the week they all get close ArizonaLib Aug 2020 #7

The only way it continues is if they ignore exboyfil Aug 2020 #4

really good point about majority black athletes! FreddyWhite Sep 2020 #15

A large of Clemson players and staff have tested positive. N/T CottonBear Aug 2020 #5

I can see Swinney just letting it happen. roamer65 Aug 2020 #12

MLB's only been back a couple of weeks and they're already talking about shutting it down after sop Aug 2020 #6

Are they signing waivers? GeorgeGist Aug 2020 #8

It's a bad idea to send those kids out there. Dagstead Bumwood Aug 2020 #9

Gary Bettman is doing a great job with the NHL. roamer65 Aug 2020 #13

Agreed, but I've always thought Dagstead Bumwood Aug 2020 #14

One thing for sure - those making the decision to play will not rurallib Aug 2020 #10

Two weeks tops for all of college football. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #11

I'm thinking two weeks for NFL too FreddyWhite Sep 2020 #17

I am wrong so far about MLB. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2020 #18

I feel like watching means I collude with the Orange GasLit Cloud FreddyWhite Sep 2020 #16