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Post by Bick on May 10, 2020 10:22:54 GMT -8
We start the season, play a couple games, and then a player tests positive. What should the next steps be? Chances are a healthy kid testing positive is in little danger himself but he would most likely be sidelined (no pun intended) for the two weeks then tested again..... if they did something like this what a possible game changer each week who is avail/no longer avail...., it would make it more important for kids to stay away socially etc so to not jeopardize their playing time. This is me trying to use some rational logic, however in reality the media frenzy on the positive kid would shut it all down.... the media is going to keep this story alive as long as the virus is alive... As a practical matter, if one tests positive, I think there's a greater likelihood that many of the other players also would have tested positive when you consider some 80% of people who have ANY virus don't show symptoms. Seems to me the best approach to this isn't to waste time trying to prevent the damn thing, but to expect to get it and have it resolve... As it has with every infection over the course of our lifetime. |
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Post by SK80 on May 10, 2020 12:27:38 GMT -8
We start the season, play a couple games, and then a player tests positive. What should the next steps be? Blame it on Trump and keep playing. or... blame it on Privates Schools as they jumped the gun on government and public guidance.... damn independent institutions they are!  |
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Post by MDDad on May 10, 2020 12:30:52 GMT -8
Perhaps some numbers will add a little perspective.
In Orange County, not a single person under age 25 has died of the virus. Two people between 25 and 35 have died of it, and four people between 35 and 45. IT IS AN OLD PERSONS' DISEASE.
Almost every year we hear of one high school team or another being decimated by some disease. Most often it's the flu, sometimes it's bronchitis, and sometimes it's some weird form of staph infection. In every case, those sports soldiered on, so why are we now insisting that everyone cower under their beds in fear of a virus that has a 0% fatality rate among the age group that participates in those sports? Have we been so beaten down and pussified that everything is seen as an apocalyptic threat?
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Post by SK80 on May 10, 2020 15:31:29 GMT -8
Perhaps some numbers will add a little perspective. In Orange County, not a single person under age 25 has died of the virus. Two people between 25 and 35 have died of it, and four people between 35 and 45. IT IS AN OLD PERSONS' DISEASE. Almost every year we hear of one high school team or another being decimated by some disease. Most often it's the flu, sometimes it's bronchitis, and sometimes it's some weird form of staph infection. In every case, those sports soldiered on, so why are we now insisting that everyone cower under their beds in fear of a virus that has a 0% fatality rate among the age group that participates in those sports? Have we been so beaten down and pussified that everything is seen as an apocalyptic threat? I said from get go... day one when all college institutions obeyed to the hysteria orders... send ALL kids home..., what the F! Sending the most healthy, likely exposed because of social patterns , home to their older parents and elderly relatives... STUPID! STUPID! and.... F*CKING STUPID!! |
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Post by frankieboy1 on May 10, 2020 19:27:58 GMT -8
U of Utah is bringing back students also. What do you hear about other Pac-12 schools?
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Post by SK80 on May 13, 2020 13:00:12 GMT -8
ˇhis is the second time today I have read the notion of Cali-Kids leaving for out of state HSF.....
The other jokingly said Bishop Gorman will likely be the #1 team in country should all the Sr. Cali-Hi athletes not be allowed to play!
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Post by outofstate on May 14, 2020 6:29:41 GMT -8
Perhaps some numbers will add a little perspective. In Orange County, not a single person under age 25 has died of the virus. Two people between 25 and 35 have died of it, and four people between 35 and 45. IT IS AN OLD PERSONS' DISEASE. Almost every year we hear of one high school team or another being decimated by some disease. Most often it's the flu, sometimes it's bronchitis, and sometimes it's some weird form of staph infection. In every case, those sports soldiered on, so why are we now insisting that everyone cower under their beds in fear of a virus that has a 0% fatality rate among the age group that participates in those sports? Have we been so beaten down and pussified that everything is seen as an apocalyptic threat? The issue is not just the safety of the players. Yes we all know that young healthy people, while they are just as capable of catching COVID, are for the most part sparred the ill effects and death associated with it. The problem is the people they come in contact with. i.e. just think about the coaching staff at MD as an example, or parents, or grandparents. Decisions about playing football goes beyond the players. In fact I would argue that the players are actually a smaller factor in the equation going into this decision. |
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Post by SK80 on May 14, 2020 7:08:12 GMT -8
Perhaps some numbers will add a little perspective. In Orange County, not a single person under age 25 has died of the virus. Two people between 25 and 35 have died of it, and four people between 35 and 45. IT IS AN OLD PERSONS' DISEASE. Almost every year we hear of one high school team or another being decimated by some disease. Most often it's the flu, sometimes it's bronchitis, and sometimes it's some weird form of staph infection. In every case, those sports soldiered on, so why are we now insisting that everyone cower under their beds in fear of a virus that has a 0% fatality rate among the age group that participates in those sports? Have we been so beaten down and pussified that everything is seen as an apocalyptic threat? The issue is not just the safety of the players. Yes we all know that young healthy people, while they are just as capable of catching COVID, are for the most part sparred the ill effects and death associated with it. The problem is the people they come in contact with. i.e. just think about the coaching staff at MD as an example, or parents, or grandparents. Decisions about playing football goes beyond the players. In fact I would argue that the players are actually a smaller factor in the equation going into this decision. Concour OofS..., as much as I want HSF and sports to restart, as I take into consideration each day, its not myself but others that are the concern. It would be tough on kids whom have to return home to parents of older age or ones whom are living with compromised conditions relating to their health, this alone is an argument against resuming. |
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Post by outofstate on May 14, 2020 7:29:22 GMT -8
The issue is not just the safety of the players. Yes we all know that young healthy people, while they are just as capable of catching COVID, are for the most part sparred the ill effects and death associated with it. The problem is the people they come in contact with. i.e. just think about the coaching staff at MD as an example, or parents, or grandparents. Decisions about playing football goes beyond the players. In fact I would argue that the players are actually a smaller factor in the equation going into this decision. Concour OofS..., as much as I want HSF and sports to restart, as I take into consideration each day, its not myself but others that are the concern. It would be tough on kids whom have to return home to parents of older age or ones whom are living with compromised conditions relating to their health, this alone is an argument against resuming. Thanks. I want the season to happen as much as anybody. Perhaps selfishly because I like the way my Monarchs are looking for next season! This truly sucks for the players and people like us that LOVE high school football. But I accept the big picture that goes beyond the players. |
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Post by SK80 on May 14, 2020 10:30:04 GMT -8
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Post by Credo on May 14, 2020 13:19:52 GMT -8
I just voted "Yes" in that poll, which is running 75-25 in the positive with 847 votes so far.
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Post by Bick on May 14, 2020 14:24:57 GMT -8
A better poll would be for the 25% that said no... Would you allow those who want to play to do so, or do you demand they don't play either?
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Post by SK80 on May 18, 2020 11:23:33 GMT -8
Moving BLUE STATE to RED STATE......
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Post by Bick on May 18, 2020 14:55:12 GMT -8
When are you guys starting up SK80?
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Post by SK80 on May 18, 2020 15:46:52 GMT -8
When are you guys starting up SK80? Ahhhh we're gonna quit while we are on top...! |
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