COVID-19 (coronavirus) impact on Women's Lacrosse

[njbill]

Wonder if the NCAA would devise some sort of special red shirt rule for all athletes, not just seniors? Would like to see everyone get their full four years of eligibility.

Sure, but many of these kids have jobs lined up and many probably aren't likely to be in a position to return to college and pay another 60K. It's not like major D1 football or someplace where they have full scholarships that can be renewed. It really sucks and it's an impossible decision. Personally, i wish they would have maybe suspended games for 2/3 weeks initially to see what occurs.

Yes, I understand that, especially the added cost involved. But I would like to see the kids at least be given the option to play for four years. This all is obviously an evolving situation.

[laxlaxlax]

Ivy League cancels all spring sports...

https://www.uslaxmagazine.com/college/ ... g-lacrosse

[Lurker]

So....

Why doesn't the NCAA just take the lead on this. Announce that the entire season (all levels D1 to D3, men & women) put on hold until April 15 (or some other date when this starts dying down). Cancel all non-conference games but have teams squeeze their conference games into a 2-3 week period in late April and early May. Eliminate conference tournaments, push the NCAA tournament back a week or two, regular season conference champs get tournament bids, and go from there?

[Dr. Tact]

So....

Why doesn't the NCAA just take the lead on this. Announce that the entire season (all levels D1 to D3, men & women) put on hold until April 15 (or some other date when this starts dying down). Cancel all non-conference games but have teams squeeze their conference games into a 2-3 week period in late April and early May. Eliminate conference tournaments, push the NCAA tournament back a week or two, regular season conference champs get tournament bids, and go from there?

That is similar to my thoughts on the previous page. Unfortunately, it will be a scheduling/travel nightmare to jam a bunch of games into a limited time frame. It might come down to playing previously scheduled games as they were and then squeezing in games if it works for both schools. Then just run the League tourneys as scheduled and go on from there....Or, punt on the whole thing and give another year of eligibility to all. And if you give eligibility, who covers the cost of the 4+ scholarships that you will be doubling up on with a new class coming in?

[watcherinthewoods]

So....

Why doesn't the NCAA just take the lead on this. Announce that the entire season (all levels D1 to D3, men & women) put on hold until April 15 (or some other date when this starts dying down). Cancel all non-conference games but have teams squeeze their conference games into a 2-3 week period in late April and early May. Eliminate conference tournaments, push the NCAA tournament back a week or two, regular season conference champs get tournament bids, and go from there?

The NCAA is 100% focused on making sure the MEN'S BBall tourney goes on as expected. I would not expect any heroics or leadership from them.

[Lurker]

A redshirt might work for some players, but what about the kids who are scheduled to graduate on time? And they aren't receiving a full ride... how many are going to go back for an extra year of school (that's not free) just to play one more season of lax? And what about seniors who already have jobs lined up after graduation or who are already accepted and planning to go post-graduate.

I just wish they'd find a way to postpone and extend the 2020 season instead of out right canceling.

[watcherinthewoods]

A redshirt might work for some players, but what about the kids who are scheduled to graduate on time? And they aren't receiving a full ride... how many are going to go back for an extra year of school (that's not free) just to play one more season of lax? And what about seniors who already have jobs lined up after graduation or who are already accepted and planning to go post-graduate.

I just wish they'd find a way to postpone and extend the 2020 season instead of out right canceling.

Ivies don't give scholarships ... and the cost is closer to $75/year. So even if they could come back for a 5th year, would probably be somewhere else. And the majority of seniors have jobs.

[laxorangebookworm]

Ivy League cancels all spring sports...

https://www.uslaxmagazine.com/college/ ... g-lacrosse

And the insanity continues...

Now it's just a question of one-up-ing each other on the panic button.

[laxlaxlax]

Ivy League cancels all spring sports...

https://www.uslaxmagazine.com/college/ ... g-lacrosse

And the insanity continues...

Now it's just a question of one-up-ing each other on the panic button.

I can see the PAC 12 following this, especially since Stanford were one of the first places to switch to virtual classes and start sending people away from campus..

The question is do any other conferences follow...

[laxorangebookworm]

Ivy League cancels all spring sports...

https://www.uslaxmagazine.com/college/ ... g-lacrosse

And the insanity continues...

Now it's just a question of one-up-ing each other on the panic button.

I can see the PAC 12 following this, especially since Stanford were one of the first places to switch to virtual classes and start sending people away from campus..

The question is do any other conferences follow...

Good question, though my statement was more geared towards everyone in general. It's starting in the educational establishments. How long before this panic starts shutting down areas that are absolutely critical to our country? Not a panic statement, I'm asking seriously. I'm not too concerned about the virus, but this has the potential to go south very quickly if we're not careful and it seems like the educational establishments are the ones leading the panic charge.

[8meterPA]

So....

Why doesn't the NCAA just take the lead on this. Announce that the entire season (all levels D1 to D3, men & women) put on hold until April 15 (or some other date when this starts dying down). Cancel all non-conference games but have teams squeeze their conference games into a 2-3 week period in late April and early May. Eliminate conference tournaments, push the NCAA tournament back a week or two, regular season conference champs get tournament bids, and go from there?

won't happen because that's a fair and logical solution...

[Matnum PI]

[8meterPA]

Does anyone know how many 70-year-old smokers go to college or play college sports?

Age is but 1 factor. Other underlying conditions such as high blood pressure, other cardio vascular disease, diabetes ect......seem to play a larger role for the real severe cases. While there may be less incidence of these conditions among the students, what is the likely hood of faculty or staff having such conditions?

What did we cancel for the over 61,000 people who died from the flu in the US last flu season?

The colleges are facing difficult choices, in which it is best to err on the side of safety, not only for their own specific populations, but for the communities in which they reside. It is not about whether 70 year old men and women play college sports, and not about how we've dealt with regular flu in the past; it is about the exceptionally high rate of infection from this virus crossing the globe now and the virus reaching into communities in which it can still be abated. We are, umm, all in this together. And college sports and commencements are a small price to pay to stave off further social, health and economic dislocation and disruption.

Yes it’s a difficult choice. But let’s not pretend universities are worried about student and Professor health more than potential litigation and lawsuits if they don't cancel/close

Bingo!

[8meterPA]

just heard from daughter - have to go pick her up Friday/Saturday. No sports for next 3 weeks, online classes during that time and then reassess in early April. They will have the ability to reschedule missed games if other teams can accommodate - actually a pretty reasonable overall approach.

btw, just heard that march madness goes on, but with no Fans allowed at games!!

[Dr. Tact]

just heard from daughter - have to go pick her up Friday/Saturday. No sports for next 3 weeks, online classes during that time and then reassess in early April. They will have the ability to reschedule missed games if other teams can accommodate - actually a pretty reasonable overall approach.

btw, just heard that march madness goes on, but with no Fans allowed at games!!

This is what I have been advocating for... Maybe there is some hope

[seacoaster]

just heard from daughter - have to go pick her up Friday/Saturday. No sports for next 3 weeks, online classes during that time and then reassess in early April. They will have the ability to reschedule missed games if other teams can accommodate - actually a pretty reasonable overall approach.

btw, just heard that march madness goes on, but with no Fans allowed at games!!

This is what I have been advocating for... Maybe there is some hope

Thanks. I'll take this as good news.

[wlaxnut]

just heard from daughter - have to go pick her up Friday/Saturday. No sports for next 3 weeks, online classes during that time and then reassess in early April.

Which conference are you referring to?

[Dr. Tact]

just heard from daughter - have to go pick her up Friday/Saturday. No sports for next 3 weeks, online classes during that time and then reassess in early April.

Which conference are you referring to?

Patriot league is still open for business, as far as I know

[njbill]

Maryland announces restrictions on sports teams games through at least April 10. Home and away games will continue, but spectator participation will be limited (presumably this means for home games).

https://umterps.com/news/2020/3/11/terr ... vents.aspx

[Laxfan500]

Maryland announces restrictions on sports teams games through at least April 10. Home and away games will continue, but spectator participation will be limited (presumably this means for home games).

https://umterps.com/news/2020/3/11/terr ... vents.aspx

Very logical and cool-headed approach