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Message: [QUOTE="oldude, post: 3595150, member: 7511"] Wow! There are several problems with this kind of thinking that I would classify as legal, medical and moral. On the legal side, if any member of the Clemson coaching staff or Athletic Dept suggested they were intentionally exposing their athletes to the virus the University’s legal council would have a fit, and the school could be looking at potential liability in the millions. From a medical standpoint, there are almost too many issues to list. While it’s true that younger people are generally less susceptible to the worst outcomes from the virus, there are too many exceptions to be cavalier about exposing individuals just because they are young. Recent studies indicate that antibodies dissipate in as little as 2-3 months, so there is no guarantee that an individual can not contract the virus a 2nd time. This is a serious respiratory illness that can result in lasting problems, even among young healthy individuals. Dallas Cowboy star running back, Ezekiel Elliott contracted the virus several months back. While he is better, he still can not work out, as he remains short of breath with scar tissue in his lungs. Recovery time for many, even young healthy individuals, can be months, not weeks. Finally, the morality of exposing people to this disease, however young and healthy they may be, is sadly questionable. These young athletes have the potential to infect older, more vulnerable individuals, including coaches, cafeteria staff, maintenance personnel and countless others who are part of the college community at large. [/QUOTE]

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