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Post by Aggie Monster on Dec 21, 2020 10:56:23 GMT -5
If we have no fans the NCAA would have to eliminate the fees to host a playoff game....assuming we win out. There is no point in hosting a game under the normal fee structure for the playoffs.
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Post by aggierattler on Dec 22, 2020 4:12:12 GMT -5
If we treat these contests like Spring ball I definitely think it is a bad idea. I dont want to see our third string guys getting meaningful playing time against SCSU's starters. Let's remember that we are still operating in the midst of a global pandemic. I know many of your Legion of Gloomers conveniently forget that whenever you are not in an online debate. Is playing two games apiece against Central and SCSU this spring worth the calculated risk? What about if we have to postpone and reschedule any of those games because a player tests positive? I am not sure these 4 games are worth the headache. So...why the flip-flop? Nothing has changed since the fall when you were advocating playing at all costs. You are just NOW realizing that we are (still) in a worldwide pandemic?
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Post by Bornthrilla on Dec 22, 2020 8:44:19 GMT -5
There is no flip-flop.
I always wanted to play in the fall so we wouldn't have to do this stupid nonsense in the spring.
I knew that any spring schedule organized by Dennis Thomas would be a complete debacle.
In the fall, we could have played more than two different schools and maybe even attracted some money games against FBS teams in the process. We could have been on national TV like Campbell.
We would also have avoided the roster logjam that we have now.
The schools that played this fall can now rest up, re-evaluate their safety protocols and prepare for the fall 2021 schedule. Conversely, we are about to go through this whole charade just to play a pair of home and home games against teams we have already swept the past 3 years, in front of empty stadiums and with probably no ability to earn revenue.
Also, we are now supposed to play Central three times in the same calendar year. What sense does that make?
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Post by aggie2039 on Dec 22, 2020 10:25:58 GMT -5
There is no flip-flop. I always wanted to play in the fall so we wouldn't have to do this stupid nonsense in the spring. I knew that any spring schedule organized by Dennis Thomas would be a complete debacle. In the fall, we could have played more than two different schools and maybe even attracted some money games against FBS teams in the process. We could have been on national TV like Campbell. We would also have avoided the roster logjam that we have now. The schools that played this fall can now rest up, re-evaluate their safety protocols and prepare for the fall 2021 schedule. Conversely, we are about to go through this whole charade just to play a pair of home and home games against teams we have already swept the past 3 years, in front of empty stadiums and with probably no ability to earn revenue. Also, we are now supposed to play Central three times in the same calendar year. What sense does that make? I dont always agree with BT but I do on this subject.
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Post by pj on Dec 22, 2020 16:44:19 GMT -5
To Me, you play to win your League. Win the Championship Game and then let the potential disrespect from the NCAA come. Respond by getting pissed off, go and play one of the top teams ( with little fans, on ESPN 2 or 3), and beat them! We did it against Jacksonville State and we did it vs ECU. These Dawgs should be no joke, if healthy.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Dec 23, 2020 13:45:38 GMT -5
i think playing in the spring is a “good idea” because its very difficult to train and especially difficult to “condition” during the offseason if you’re not gonna play any games for 2 years. there’s no reason to “bust your tail” with conditioning if you’re not gonna play a game within 2 years. and regarding covid, it should be much “safer” to play in the spring than it was this fall (which i was not opposed to) because of “lessons learned” from the fbs schools and nfl teams that played this fall. by now we should clearly know what works to prevent covid and what doesn’t work. also, “testing” is far more readily available and less expensive than it was back in august, they even have “home testing” available now at a very inexpensive cost (checkout this link "covid home testing"). plus, by this spring they are expecting the vaccines to be available to the “general public”, which further reduces the chance of contracting covid. spring ball gives guys a reason to “bust their tails” to train and condition during the offseason. otherwise, what’s the purpose of running sprint and conditioning drills if you’re not gonna play any games for 2 years? guys need to see a light at the end of the tunnel (games within reach to play) to sustain conditioning at a high level...
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Post by The Professor on Dec 23, 2020 23:40:11 GMT -5
So has TV or streaming options been discussed for the upcoming season because I don't see how fans are gonna make it
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Post by pj on Dec 25, 2020 5:30:54 GMT -5
So has TV or streaming options been discussed for the upcoming season because I don't see how fans are gonna make it I want to know this too! I DO like how clear the cameras are for Basketball. I hope that we let some fans in the games. I think that our Cowbell vibe will help and travel across the air/ and into Durham and Orangeburg. I want to know what’s it going to be!
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Dec 28, 2020 12:02:12 GMT -5
So has TV or streaming options been discussed for the upcoming season because I don't see how fans are gonna make it fans should be able to attend if they are "socially distanced" and if the state permits it. the acc schools had "socially distanced" fans at the games in north carolina...
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Post by Bornthrilla on Dec 28, 2020 12:10:56 GMT -5
I wonder what the magic number is for A&T to have enough fans in attendance to at least break even on the expenses of operating a home football game.
I believe 7,000 was the projected attendance number that was floated around earlier this fall, but based on the current state COVID policies, that number might be much lower now.
Also, all of the basketball streaming on ncataggies.com has been top notch so far this fall, but those have all been free. I wonder if the process will be as smooth if you put a paywall in front of it.
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Post by aggieclt on Dec 28, 2020 13:30:14 GMT -5
I don't know what the magic number is but it surely is not the 7% capacity limit that is in place right now in North Carolina for outdoor venues that seat 10,000+. If nothing changes between now and February 27, Aggie Truist Stadium will be capped at 1,505 fans.
What are the major changes under Executive Order 169?
Very large outdoor facilities with a capacity of more than 10,000 guests may reopen at 7% of the facility’s total seating capacity, if they meet certain requirements.
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Post by aggie2039 on Dec 28, 2020 13:36:37 GMT -5
I don't know what the magic number is but it surely is not the 7% capacity limit that is in place right now in North Carolina for outdoor venues that seat 10,000+. If nothing changes between now and February 27, Aggie Truist Stadium will be capped at 1,505 fans. What are the major changes under Executive Order 169? Very large outdoor facilities with a capacity of more than 10,000 guests may reopen at 7% of the facility’s total seating capacity, if they meet certain requirements. How did they get 7 percent...such a random number.
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Post by aggieclt on Dec 28, 2020 14:47:39 GMT -5
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Post by Aggie Monster on Dec 29, 2020 9:15:02 GMT -5
I don't know what the magic number is but it surely is not the 7% capacity limit that is in place right now in North Carolina for outdoor venues that seat 10,000+. If nothing changes between now and February 27, Aggie Truist Stadium will be capped at 1,505 fans. What are the major changes under Executive Order 169? Very large outdoor facilities with a capacity of more than 10,000 guests may reopen at 7% of the facility’s total seating capacity, if they meet certain requirements. If we cant get but 1505 people in the game that's a waste of time and money. We don't have TV contracts as a way to balance that out. I agree that 7% seems very low.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2020 10:14:31 GMT -5
I don't know what the magic number is but it surely is not the 7% capacity limit that is in place right now in North Carolina for outdoor venues that seat 10,000+. If nothing changes between now and February 27, Aggie Truist Stadium will be capped at 1,505 fans. What are the major changes under Executive Order 169? Very large outdoor facilities with a capacity of more than 10,000 guests may reopen at 7% of the facility’s total seating capacity, if they meet certain requirements. If we cant get but 1505 people in the game that's a waste of time and money. We don't have TV contracts as a way to balance that out. I agree that 7% seems very low. Yep. 😕
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