TecVol 53 Posted March 11, 2020 The NCAA made the unprecedented decision Wednesday to hold the men's and women's basketball tournaments without fans because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. "The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our COVID-19 advisory panel," NCAA president Mark Emmert said in a statement. "Based on their advice and my discussions with the NCAA Board of Governors, I have made the decision to conduct our upcoming championship events, including the Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, with only essential staff and limited family attendance. "While I understand how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports, my decision is based on the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States. This decision is in the best interest of public health, including that of coaches, administrators, fans and, most importantly, our student-athletes. We recognize the opportunity to compete in an NCAA national championship is an experience of a lifetime for the students and their families. Today, we will move forward and conduct championships consistent with the current information and will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed." NCAA tournament will be played without fans WWW.ESPN.COM The NCAA announced Wednesday that its men's and women's basketball tournaments will be played in arenas without fans because of the coronavirus crisis. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
++RobVOL 0 Posted March 11, 2020 This is the biggest bunch of BS I've ever seen. Whatever. H1n1 killed thousands and this ain't hit hundreds but we're closing down crap? Whatever. I'm done with this stupid crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TennesseeMike 1 Posted March 11, 2020 This will be unique and pathetic at the same time 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MediumVol 1 Posted March 11, 2020 Ladies and gentlemen, once again the NCAA screws up everything. Surprise! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SavageOrangeJug 92 Posted March 12, 2020 4 hours ago, RobVOL said: This is the biggest bunch of BS I've ever seen. Whatever. H1n1 killed thousands and this ain't hit hundreds but we're closing down crap? Whatever. I'm done with this stupid crap. This is out of hand. They just suspended the NBA season until further notice. No travel from Europe for 30 days except the UK. They have literally gone crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TecVol 53 Posted March 12, 2020 Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson were just diagnosed with Corona Virus. Now this is getting to be be some serious shit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
++RobVOL 0 Posted March 12, 2020 Yeah now someone else will have a bad cold like the flu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
++RobVOL 0 Posted March 12, 2020 7 hours ago, TecVol said: Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson were just diagnosed with Corona Virus. Now this is getting to be be some serious shit Maybe it's not a beautiful day in his neighborhood.... Sorry had to go there lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
