I am not sure whether to hope the optimism about a spring season is justified, or not. My instinct tells me there won't be college sports until there is an effective, widely distributed vaccine, and even the most wild optimists don't think we can inoculate 70% of the country in time for Spring. Those notions of a spring season seemed more reasonable last spring, when we thought we might get a handle on the virus early. I know I have been told to expect to teach my college classes online for the entire academic year, and that isn't even controversial among my colleagues, who are relieved we won't be forced to play Russian roulette every time we step into a classroom.
But set aside whether I am right or wrong about a completely cancelled season. The question remains: who would stand to benefit and who would stand to lose the most from a cancelled season? I think Oregon State has the most to gain and we probably have the most to lose from cancellation. How would other teams fare? Who in the Pac 12 is most top heavy with seniors?
But set aside whether I am right or wrong about a completely cancelled season. The question remains: who would stand to benefit and who would stand to lose the most from a cancelled season? I think Oregon State has the most to gain and we probably have the most to lose from cancellation. How would other teams fare? Who in the Pac 12 is most top heavy with seniors?