[teejers1]

I sure hope the AD will work diligently to make sure the student-athletes get all of the athletic and academic resources they need to stay healthy and on schedule to graduate.   I also hope they are offered a chance to consult with Stanford officials on their options including the real likelihood of a competitive season in the Spring for their sport.

The good news for Stanford students is the decision happened early enough that athletes can alter their schedule to increase their fall course load.

What do you mean by that, especially the "stay healthy" part?  Why should Stanford football players be treated any differently than the regular student body when it comes to health and safety, especially now that there is no revenue-generating football season?

Also, do the competitors need the "academic support" now that the time demands of their sport will be greatly reduced?

This dovetails with a post in another thread asking about what Saban meant when he said it's "safer" for his players to be balling in the program than not. I believe i heard that Saban meant it's safer for them to be on campus in program than back home (almost certainly true) AND safer than infection rate in general student population (which could also be true, but remember, the team hasn't been interacting much with "regular" students), given the players arrived first.

This opens up discussion on topics that were not discussed much re: player health and safety.

But fundamentally, I return to (i) if it's not safe to play ball, is it really "okay" to have college kids on campus . . . any campus?  (I mean, doesn't the risk of spread have to be greater in college at large, than in football operation?), and (ii)and if it is, then what is the incremental risk of playing ball?

It's all about incremental risk/benefit and a TON of factors go into the risk/benefit analysis, including what is touched on by Farm93's post.

P.S.  This is a horrible development for Stanford football under the current guy.  This fall was best chance to try and right the ship.  With that option out the window, the program will continue to take on water.  Will be interesting to see how/if Stanford football recovers.

[teejers1]

I sure hope the AD will work diligently to make sure the student-athletes get all of the athletic and academic resources they need to stay healthy and on schedule to graduate.   I also hope they are offered a chance to consult with Stanford officials on their options including the real likelihood of a competitive season in the Spring for their sport.

The good news for Stanford students is the decision happened early enough that athletes can alter their schedule to increase their fall course load.

What do you mean by that, especially the "stay healthy" part?  Why should Stanford football players be treated any differently than the regular student body when it comes to health and safety, especially now that there is no revenue-generating football season?

Also, do the competitors need the "academic support" now that the time demands of their sport will be greatly reduced?

This dovetails with a post in another thread asking about what Saban meant when he said it's "safer" for his players to be balling in the program than not. I believe i heard that Saban meant it's safer for them to be on campus in program than back home (almost certainly true) AND safer than infection rate in general student population (which could also be true, but remember, the team hasn't been interacting much with "regular" students), given the players arrived first.

This opens up discussion on topics that were not discussed much re: player health and safety.

But fundamentally, I return to (i) if it's not safe to play ball, is it really "okay" to have college kids on campus . . . any campus?  (I mean, doesn't the risk of spread have to be greater in college at large, than in football operation?), and (ii)and if it is, then what is the incremental risk of playing ball?

It's all about incremental risk/benefit and a TON of factors go into the risk/benefit analysis, including what is touched on by Farm93's post.

P.S.  This is a horrible development for Stanford football under the current guy.  This fall was best chance to try and right the ship.  With that option out the window, the program will continue to take on water.  Will be interesting to see how/if Stanford football recovers.