SI: Bursting the Bubble: Why Sports Aren't Coming Back Soon
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SI: Bursting the Bubble: Why Sports Aren't Coming Back Soon
#1
Posted 11 April 2020 - 09:44 AM
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Posted 11 April 2020 - 10:45 AM
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Posted 11 April 2020 - 10:53 AM
#4
Posted 11 April 2020 - 12:01 PM
The problem with what she says is that it's not very likable.. Nobody wants to hear that.
But what she says it's perfectly sensible.
"The only change is that baseball has turned Paige from a second-class citizen to a second-class immortal." - Satchel Paige
#5
Posted 11 April 2020 - 01:27 PM
That's the best-informed piece I've read so far when it comes to looking at the many logistical hurdles of trying to play sequestered games. The one thing she didn't get into is that to do it you will also need the governor of whatever state on board with everything, meaning they will likely have to issue a special waiver of restrictions just for this. What governor is going to willingly take on all the baggage mentioned in there? Especially since, with no fans showing up to generate economic activity, the benefits to the state would probably be just a drop in the bucket.
I get the desire to do this. A lot of money (via broadcasting revenues) is at stake. And being able to turn on the TV and watch a live sporting event would no doubt be a very welcome morale boost for a weary nation. But at what point is it worth both the diversion of badly needed resources, and the risks it adds? And whose opinion should matter most when making the decision?
#6
Posted 11 April 2020 - 01:32 PM
That's the best-informed piece I've read so far when it comes to looking at the many logistical hurdles of trying to play sequestered games. The one thing she didn't get into is that to do it you will also need the governor of whatever state on board with everything, meaning they will likely have to issue a special waiver of restrictions just for this. What governor is going to willingly take on all the baggage mentioned in there? Especially since, with no fans showing up to generate economic activity, the benefits to the state would probably be just a drop in the bucket.
I get the desire to do this. A lot of money (via broadcasting revenues) is at stake. And being able to turn on the TV and watch a live sporting event would no doubt be a very welcome morale boost for a weary nation. But at what point is it worth both the diversion of badly needed resources, and the risks it adds? And whose opinion should matter most when making the decision?
Florida would.
not sure about AZ but that they’re red states is probably a positive in this case.
#7
Posted 11 April 2020 - 01:58 PM
There is baseball, and occasionally there are other things of note
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"Making his own olive brine is peak Mackus."
"I'm too hungover to watch a loss." - McNulty
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#8
Posted 11 April 2020 - 06:00 PM
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#9
Posted 11 April 2020 - 08:04 PM
I can get by without pro sports if need be, just give me youth sports for my kids.
Yeah, same boat here. I miss pro sports for sure but really miss watching my kids play.
#10
Posted 11 April 2020 - 10:30 PM
In lots of places, kids' sports is the only time kids get outside. They can't go anywhere without an adult. They can't even just walk over to their friend's house without planning things with parents... they need to schedule a play-date via the parents...
"The only change is that baseball has turned Paige from a second-class citizen to a second-class immortal." - Satchel Paige
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