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No fans at NCAA men's or women's tournament [merged thread]

NEforceUConn said:
So what are you hearing from the Raleigh area re the virus? I was at Saturday's semifinal games with a crew of 5 and we had GA tickets and stayed a row or two away from NCSU fans. Games were great. My crew really wanted to see Duke but were left with BCU, but we had a ball anyway.

I'm in Greensboro and am flip flopping on how series this is. My neighbor, who runs one of the big hotels (Duke women were staying there) mentioned that for the mens tourny he has a lot of rooms still available (SU is there and maybe one other team). tia
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Well I'm Greensboro as well. I know the only cases in the state so far are in Wake and Chatham Counties... maybe 6 total. Duke and Elon cancelled in person classes... as well as the entire 17 campus UNC System. I was at the women's tournament all week long..... the virus didnt cross my mind once really. In retrospect... I did shake a VPI's fan a few times... and even got a hug from a senior citizen Louisville fan as they were leaving after the Cards were eliminated. I guess that's not really recommended.

Huge economic hit for the city... maybe 10 million dollars worth?? I know I was planning to go to the open practice next week... but Im sure that will be cancelled as well... you figure 5,000 to 10,000 fans would show up to watch Duke practice.

I am planning on going to the Colonial Women's Tournament over in Elon for the rest of the week...... I havent seen anything about them restricting fans.
 
Have there been any reports of coronavirus at any of the conference tournaments that happened last weekend or at any of those that are going on right now?
 
triaddukefan said:
They better use a 7 second delay... or refrain from placing microphones near the courts or benches. Wouldn't be FCC friendly if they don't.
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I agree. The downside of having no crowd noise for me will be having to hear the coaches scream incessantly trying to control every play, pass, defensive move etc. That and listening to them whine and cry for every call and go on and on after they don’t get it.
 
Longtime fan said:
This kind of action...while the right thing to do...can be economically devastating. It is one of the reasons why the stock market is crashing. What about major league baseball? I still see packed stadiums at spring training games..
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I just emailed the twins I have tickets for the 14th and 21st. Both on as of this evening. Bonita spring blues festival is on for 13th. It is starting to feel like the walking dead TV show.
 
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Blueberries said:
I'm amazed that there are two students at a local high school diagnosed and the school (although having been cleaned thoroughly) is still open. I'm trying to balance the mandate to stay open and business and usual at the K-12 level, yet most universities closing doors in Massachusetts.

Wherever UConn ends up, this is a tournament that will live on with these strange situations for a long long time....
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Department of Health in NY has said that in public school there is a mandatory 24 hour closure with one confirmed case, and increased time for subsequent confirmed cases. That was the information we got today, in addition to my school closing half day on Friday so we can prep for two weeks of plans (to be sent home with kids) in case of a closure. I’m glad we’re being proactive but our absenteeism is going to go through the roof, confirmed cases or not. Oh boy...
 
Back to the Ivy League and an earlier post suggesting that teams might decline to play in the tournament. The Ivy League has just cancelled all spring sports competition.

As for winter sports, they are leaving it up to individual schools whether or not teams can compete in NCAA competitions. This applies to sports such as wrestling, ice hockey and obviously basketball. So there is a very real possibility that Princeton might opt out of the women’s tournament.
 
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wbball novice said:
Has the NCAA figured out what to do if a player or a member of the team's support staff tests positive? Or a close family member?
I believe the Dpartment of Health in that state has protocols that supersede any NCAA rules or decisions.
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Since family members will be allowed in I have filed papers to adopt Anna. I know somewhere in my family tree there is some Eastern European blood in me. This will get me into all the games, air flights are empty with cheap fares. I still have some hotel points from last years AAC tournie.

Good luck to the rest of you.
 
My sister just received a call from the airline company. Because of lack of customs they change her international fly from 3/26 to 3/27 (used to be one flight daily now is every other day). This may be a big problems for lot customers due to hotel, car rental and business appointments already.

Cannot believe this situation is so bad ...
 
I'd rather see the NCAA do this than cancel. Of course they may end up doing that but for now at least the athletes will get to compete.
 
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30 Minutes into Sports Center with Stephen A Smith and all he's covered is what the NBA MIGHT Do and hasn't covered the NCAA Tournament Story which happened today.
 
Well the Big 12 and Big 10 men's tournaments are barring fans now. The ACC tournament is playing with fans at the moment.... but I guess they will likely follow suit beginning tomorrow. Another blow for my city Head bang
 
ochoopsfan said:
Since family members will be allowed in I have filed papers to adopt Anna. I know somewhere in my family tree there is some Eastern European blood in me. This will get me into all the games, air flights are empty with cheap fares. I still have some hotel points from last years AAC tournie.

Good luck to the rest of you.
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Hmmm. Great idea. Prepare for a custody battle! ;)
 
Hayven said:
Geography shouldn’t be a factor in determining seeding for the women’s tournament then. Therefore, UConn should be in Ft. Wayne
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oldude said:
I agree. The selection committee then can have a true S curve seeding.
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But you know they won't. They will say the 350 mile limit is for the team travel and they should only have to pay bus costs and not plane costs. Then they will say the rule about regional teams from the same conference still applies. Face it, we are going to Portland but the Oregon fans will not be in the stands!
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triaddukefan said:
Well the Big 12 and Big 10 men's tournaments are barring fans now. The ACC tournament is playing with fans at the moment.... but I guess they will likely follow suit beginning tomorrow. Another blow for my city Head bang
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Do you think there's any option at this point, short of cancellation?
 
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Any news on how this might affect the HS state tournaments like Paige's?
 
Argonaut said:


Ticketmaster (or whoever) getting to keep “applicable fees” is some bullfeces.
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I think that psychologically this is going give the favored teams a huge advantage. In many games where the fan watching a game where he or she is not committed the team will root for the underdog. However small it does give that team an emotional lift, sometimes to the point where they play beyond their capabilities. Sadly, this will not be in play during this tournament.
 
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Plebe said:
Do you think there's any option at this point, short of cancellation?
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Not sure...... might go down to the Coliseum and see if I can find any BC fans and see if they want to give me their tickets.. just in case :rolleyes:
 
bluedevil said:
Just take the top 4 teams..play 2 consecutive days in Indiannoplis...and crown a champin.
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A simple solution that would leave a rather hollow outcome but would protect many from potential exposure. I think that the tourney would be cancelled altogether rather than limit it to four teams.
 
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