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Liability isn’t an excuse
Posted on 8/11/20 at 9:44 pm
Posted on 8/11/20 at 9:44 pm
If schools are having students back on campus in the fall, there is zero reason why college football can’t happen. Either it’s safe to have students back on campus or it’s not
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Posted on 8/11/20 at 9:48 pm to MarlboroTiger
And it’s not
Posted on 8/11/20 at 9:49 pm to tigerbacon
quote:and why is this? Are you familiar with the death rate of healthy 18-22 year olds from the Rona?
And it’s not
Posted on 8/11/20 at 9:52 pm to clamdip
I’m all for having a college football season, but what some of you need to understand is that it’s not just about the death rate as it’s about the fact that this is a relatively new virus that may have long term effects on the organs.
I think actually getting the virus is practically unavoidable, especially for college age kids, so I’m all for playing. I just think that there are more factors than “but how many people died!!??”
I think actually getting the virus is practically unavoidable, especially for college age kids, so I’m all for playing. I just think that there are more factors than “but how many people died!!??”
Posted on 8/11/20 at 9:56 pm to MarlboroTiger
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Liability isn’t an excuse
You're right, if a player were to somehow die from coronavirus because a season is played, saying that a school had no liability would be a pretty weak excuse.
Posted on 8/11/20 at 9:59 pm to Broski
Does anyone think the likelihood of contracting the virus would increase if they play vs if they didn't have football and were just regular students?
Posted on 8/11/20 at 10:00 pm to Broski
How would you prove that the school was responsible for the player contracting the virus?
Posted on 8/11/20 at 10:00 pm to Fishhead
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Does anyone think the likelihood of contracting the virus would increase if they play vs if they didn't have football and were just regular students?
Probably not, but that won't stop a player or family from suing the shite out of the school if he caught it and had real issues with it.
Posted on 8/11/20 at 10:04 pm to Broski
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that won't stop a player or family from suing the shite out of the school if he caught it and had real issues with it.
Wouldn't that apply to regular students as well?
Posted on 8/11/20 at 10:06 pm to TigerLunatik
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Wouldn't that apply to regular students as well?
Yeah, but players would likely have a stronger case.
Also, the optics of it would be a PR nightmare for the school, whereas a student getting it wouldn't be as big of a deal because their are millions of students.
Posted on 8/11/20 at 10:10 pm to Broski
Unless it can be proven that the player contracted the virus due to participating in football or had complications that could be proven that they were cause by football, I still haven't seen how the school would be liable. The only thing that I've seen anyone say that makes sense is that the school wouldn't want the court of public opinion going all in on the school. Personally, I would laugh at anyone that filed suit against the school without proof.
Posted on 8/11/20 at 10:34 pm to notiger1997
Care to elaborate frickwit?
Posted on 8/11/20 at 10:51 pm to TigerLunatik
Unless schools are hiding potentials dangers of the virus or ignoring safety guidelines I don’t see the liability issue. This isn’t like CTE that was ignored, swept under the rug, and some times just lied about.
Posted on 8/11/20 at 11:01 pm to Dizz
quote:this.
Unless schools are hiding potentials dangers of the virus or ignoring safety guidelines I don’t see the liability issue. This isn’t like CTE that was ignored, swept under the rug, and some times just lied about.
Plus, the "we don't know enough about it" is a tired fear mongering tactic. It's a coronavirus. It has a predictable (until proven otherwise!) immunity tolerance and long term but rare complications like myacarditis that is exactly in line with.....THE FLU.
Posted on 8/11/20 at 11:23 pm to Broski
quote:
Also, the optics
I'm so sick of this fuggin word
Posted on 8/11/20 at 11:56 pm to MarlboroTiger
Have all players/ coaches sign a waiver in order to play. The language says something to the effect of: by playing football you accrpt the fact that you will probably contract covid which may have severe long term effects on your health or the health of your loved ones. If you are uncomfortable with all that, then don't play, BUT if you still decide to play then you agree not to hold the school accountable etc.."
Posted on 8/12/20 at 12:05 am to Fishhead
quote:i would say it’s way more likely they get it they are just turned lose with no football. The structure of football and the care they receive makes them way safer
Does anyone think the likelihood of contracting the virus would increase if they play vs if they didn't have football and were just regular students?
Posted on 8/12/20 at 12:16 am to Pelican fan99
quote:So they won't live in apts with other students, go to class with other students, go to bars with other students, sleep with other students, etc. Sure.
i would say it’s way more likely they get it they are just turned lose with no football. The structure of football and the care they receive makes them way safer
Sports will keep them isolated a few hours a day. Maybe.
This post was edited on 8/12/20 at 12:19 am
Posted on 8/12/20 at 12:25 am to Seaux_cal_tiger
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Have all players/ coaches sign a waiver in order to play. The language says something to the effect of: by playing football you accrpt the fact that you will probably contract covid which may have severe long term effects on your health or the health of your loved ones. If you are uncomfortable with all that, then don't play, BUT if you still decide to play then you agree not to hold the school accountable etc.."
Waivers aren't enforceable in Louisiana, plus the NCAA has already stated that student-athletes could not be required to sign one.
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