But the playoffs are non conference games, right?

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Jul 8, 2020
9:37:57pm

SUAVO All-American

But the playoffs are non conference games, right?

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SUAVO

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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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