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Jul 8, 2020
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Future_Tacos
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Conference only
Gives them more autonomy to play with the schedule and keeps things in the same region so maybe it cuts travel and airports down.
Basically, it gives them a little more control and the ability to pivot if there are problems mid season
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What is the reasoning for having a conference only schedule? Are they trying to
SUAVO
7/8/20 6:33pm
limit travel and have fewer games to reduce opportunities of contraction of covid
BlueFrog
7/8/20 6:35pm
I think it's just shortening the season in general. If you're going to put games
fredgarvin
7/8/20 6:37pm
why don't people see this?
BlueFrog
7/8/20 6:43pm
Because it sucks for BYU
NWCoug
7/8/20 6:44pm
no doubt. but posters are acting like just doing conference games is some random decision. It's just a perfect cut
BlueFrog
7/8/20 6:47pm
What are they playing for? I assume bowl games are being cut as well
SUAVO
7/8/20 6:49pm
conference championships. rankings. playoffs. and i doubt bowls will be cut
BlueFrog
7/8/20 6:50pm
So they will be playing non conference games
SUAVO
7/8/20 6:52pm
in 6 months, not 6 weeks
BlueFrog
7/8/20 6:54pm
Right, during flu season is a much better time
SUAVO
7/8/20 9:31pm
How much is 3 games really reducing chance of contraction? I assume they are
SUAVO
7/8/20 6:48pm
25%
BlueFrog
7/8/20 6:49pm
You're assuming their only chance of contraction is on the football field
SUAVO
7/8/20 6:52pm
LOL, that is way too simplistic. BYU also has a 50% chance of winning every game
bluescholar
7/8/20 6:57pm
of course. but how can any number be given? would 7% be a better number? 9?
BlueFrog
7/8/20 7:02pm
That's what makes some of these ideas confusing. There are no numbers really
SUAVO
7/8/20 9:29pm
Absolutely, but why is dropping games necessary? Is it really going to drop the
SUAVO
7/8/20 9:36pm
To ensure that everyone is following the protocol
Everyman
7/8/20 6:45pm
Conference only
Future_Tacos
7/8/20 6:49pm
What is the bare minimum required to still have the $$$$ from playoffs?
runnincoug
7/8/20 7:05pm
But the playoffs are non conference games, right?
SUAVO
7/8/20 9:37pm
yeah, but you can bet they will happen.
runnincoug
7/8/20 10:21pm
Tons of logistical reasons. Biggest IMO is the flexibility in moving back a couple months (start in Oct) as opposed to
TEXAS
7/9/20 1:57pm
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