Is there a possibility that COVID could cancel the natty

[DuckDuckGriz]

asking for a friend

[dbackjon]

I would doubt it - outdoor event in Texas, plenty of time for boosters, plenty of time after Christmas spike

[JohnStOnge]

Sure. But let's hope it doesn't happen. Interesting match up.

[JohnStOnge]

BTW, as I was watching the Missouri vs. Army bowl game last night they were discussing the contingency planning for what's going to happen if teams can't play in the College Football Championship.

[Mvemjsunpx]

If it's not played, the Bobcats can claim a 4th. national title!

[SeattleGriz]

No cancellation. I was just reading the rules for the bowl games and assume it will be the same for the FCS championship.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/arti ... yoff-games

As long as someone is fully vaccinated, you don't have to test them. So, I would assume it's going to be "see no evil" in regards to testing anyone fully vaccinated close to the national championship. It's why the whole Michigan team all just got boosters. To prevent the loss of any players.

Certification. The director of athletics and the institution's chief medical officer must certify that each person with access to the playing field on game day has tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of the kickoff or has been fully vaccinated

[SuperHornet]

The protocols for the bogus CFP notwithstanding, the FCS Championship is a standalone game with a gap between it and the semifinals. That alone makes a cancellation seem unlikely to me, but another idea that would compensate for that would be the possibility of postponing the game until both teams are healthy enough to compete.

[SeattleGriz]

No cancellation. I was just reading the rules for the bowl games and assume it will be the same for the FCS championship.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/arti ... yoff-games

As long as someone is fully vaccinated, you don't have to test them. So, I would assume it's going to be "see no evil" in regards to testing anyone fully vaccinated close to the national championship. It's why the whole Michigan team all just got boosters. To prevent the loss of any players.

Certification. The director of athletics and the institution's chief medical officer must certify that each person with access to the playing field on game day has tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of the kickoff or has been fully vaccinated

Although, seeing how many games are now being cancelled, I'm starting to rethink my statement. Apparently they actually are testing the vaccinated, which is a good thing.

[BDKJMU]

Hawaii, Fenway, Military bowls all cancelled. Looking like Sun as well as Miami just pulled out..

[SuperHornet]

Hawaii, Fenway, Military bowls all cancelled. Looking like Sun as well as Miami just pulled out..

Yahoo is listing it as cancelled, but they also post an article stating that Wazzu is calling all comers. Illinois (5-7, 4-5 Big Ten) has apparently said no. I'm hoping that Sac jumps in on this, but I'm scared that Montana or EWU will jump on it first. EWU-Wazzu WOULD be an intriguing matchup, but I want my Hornets to snag the glory of a bowl scalp....

[kalm]

Hawaii, Fenway, Military bowls all cancelled. Looking like Sun as well as Miami just pulled out..

Yahoo is listing it as cancelled, but they also post an article stating that Wazzu is calling all comers. Illinois (5-7, 4-5 Big Ten) has apparently said no. I'm hoping that Sac jumps in on this, but I'm scared that Montana or EWU will jump on it first. EWU-Wazzu WOULD be an intriguing matchup, but I want my Hornets to snag the glory of a bowl scalp....

Would there be a payout involved for an FCS opponent. I’d assume at least travel costs would be covered.

[BDKJMU]

Hawaii, Fenway, Military bowls all cancelled. Looking like Sun as well as Miami just pulled out..

Yahoo is listing it as cancelled, but they also post an article stating that Wazzu is calling all comers. Illinois (5-7, 4-5 Big Ten) has apparently said no. I'm hoping that Sac jumps in on this, but I'm scared that Montana or EWU will jump on it first. EWU-Wazzu WOULD be an intriguing matchup, but I want my Hornets to snag the glory of a bowl scalp....

If they took any FCS team, it would be JMU, as JMU is the best team available, and are moving up to FBS. Sammy would probably be next on the list..

But they ain’t taking any FCS teams, despite all the fantasizing about it on the JMU board the last 4 days after Texas A&M was the 1st domino of teams pulling out of their bowl games..Players are all scattered on Christmas break, and JMU hasn’t played/practiced in 10 day, the last minute logistocs would be too great, and NCAA bylaws says you must have 5 FBS wins. No FCS team has more than 1.

[UNI88]

Yahoo is listing it as cancelled, but they also post an article stating that Wazzu is calling all comers. Illinois (5-7, 4-5 Big Ten) has apparently said no. I'm hoping that Sac jumps in on this, but I'm scared that Montana or EWU will jump on it first. EWU-Wazzu WOULD be an intriguing matchup, but I want my Hornets to snag the glory of a bowl scalp....

If they took any FCS team, it would be JMU, as JMU is the best team available, and are moving up to FBS. Sammy would probably be next on the list..

But they ain’t taking any FCS teams, despite all the fantasizing about it on the JMU board the last 4 days after Texas A&M was the 1st domino of teams pulling out of their bowl games..Players are all scattered on Christmas break, and JMU hasn’t played/practiced in 10 day, the last minute logistocs would be too great, and NCAA bylaws says you must have 5 FBS wins. No FCS team has more than 1.

[SuperHornet]

Yahoo is listing it as cancelled, but they also post an article stating that Wazzu is calling all comers. Illinois (5-7, 4-5 Big Ten) has apparently said no. I'm hoping that Sac jumps in on this, but I'm scared that Montana or EWU will jump on it first. EWU-Wazzu WOULD be an intriguing matchup, but I want my Hornets to snag the glory of a bowl scalp....

If they took any FCS team, it would be JMU, as JMU is the best team available, and are moving up to FBS. Sammy would probably be next on the list..

But they ain’t taking any FCS teams, despite all the fantasizing about it on the JMU board the last 4 days after Texas A&M was the 1st domino of teams pulling out of their bowl games..Players are all scattered on Christmas break, and JMU hasn’t played/practiced in 10 day, the last minute logistocs would be too great, and NCAA bylaws says you must have 5 FBS wins. No FCS team has more than 1.

If they can waive the 6-win requirement for Rutgers, they can waive THAT, too....