NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TO BE PLAYED WITHOUT FANS

[Heisenberg]

*NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TO BE PLAYED WITHOUT FANS

Is the first step to canceling?  Or, is this "the fix?"

[Johnny B]

Kinda sucks.. wonder if it will make the games significantly less entertaining to watch or not. I dont mean ours

[Mr. Nielsen]

Of course this stinks! Crowd will not be getting behind the double digit seed. No bands or cheerleaders, I would think. Everything we love, GONE!

[war1980rior]

The crowd rooting for the underdog often aids the upsets.  Might be kind of "clinical" in the 16-1 to 11-6 matchup.  Everyone roots for the upsets!

[MUfan12]

Of course this stinks! Crowd will not be getting behind the double digit seed. No bands or cheerleaders, I would think. Everything we love, GONE!

Not everything. I'm just grateful the games will go on (as of now).

[Dish]

Conversely, this could be the highest rated tournament ever.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Conversely, this could be the highest rated tournament ever.

Yah...will it even be televised at this point? 

[Litehouse]

I will be working remotely next Thurs. and Fri.

[TallTitan34]

Great news considering our record in closed door scrimmages.  #MUNatty

[RideMyBuycks]

One shining moment is going to be awkward.

[RushmoreAcademy]

Great news considering our record in closed door scrimmages.  #MUNatty

This!!!!!

[Windyplayer]

Great news considering our record in closed door scrimmages.  #MUNatty

lol

[Coleman]

Makes me wonder if they will try to switch smaller venues. Capacity no longer matters. Venue shouldn't care, they aren't going to be bringing in revenue anyway at this point.

[WarriorPride68]

Great news considering our record in closed door scrimmages.  #MUNatty

but didn't they cancel the CBI already? 

[Nukem2]

Makes me wonder if they will try to switch smaller venues. Capacity no longer matters. Venue shouldn't care, they aren't going to be bringing in revenue anyway at this point.

They do have contracts with the existing venues.

[Anti-Dentite]

I'm guessing there is insurance in place for a catastrophic event? Lot of lost revenue at the sites.

[curbina]

Of course this stinks! Crowd will not be getting behind the double digit seed. No bands or cheerleaders, I would think. Everything we love, GONE!

Agree! This one will go down in history.

[MUCam]

If we win a couple games, it will be tainted and Wojo cannot be given credit, because of the conditions.

If we fall, and no one is around to hear it, does it really make a sound? No! And so Wojo cannot be blamed for a first round exit.

This is shaping up to be great for the Projo v Nojo debate.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

"I'm told the NCAA tournament games will still be televised but the policy regarding media attendance is still being worked out.  Fluid situation to say the least."

-Per Seth Davis

[Heisenberg]

Makes me wonder if they will try to switch smaller venues. Capacity no longer matters. Venue shouldn't care, they aren't going to be bringing in revenue anyway at this point.

so, play it in the practice gym?

Playing in front of 100 people will feel like a crowd instead of 20,000 empty seats.

*** This is assuming they are played.  Trump addresses the nation from the Oval office tonight at 8 PM ET.  Lots suggesting he will announce a nationwide ban on mass gatherings effectively ending March Madness and the NBA season.

We'll find out in a few hours.

[Coleman]

so, play it in the practice gym?

Playing in front of 100 people will feel like a crowd instead of 20,000 empty seats.

*** This is assuming they are played.  Trump addresses the nation from the Oval office tonight at 9 PM ET.  Lots suggesting he will announce a nationwide ban on mass gatherings affecting March Madness and the NBA season.

We'll find out in a few hours.

I mean, wouldn't it be a better atmosphere for players than playing in empty NBA arenas? That's what I would try to do.

[CTWarrior]

Makes me wonder if they will try to switch smaller venues. Capacity no longer matters. Venue shouldn't care, they aren't going to be bringing in revenue anyway at this point.

Agree, especially the games being played in football stadiums, like the Final Four in Atlanta.  Frankly, a high school gym with a regulation size court would be best.  The family there may make a little noise.

[Anti-Dentite]

I mean, wouldn't it be a better atmosphere for players than playing in empty NBA arenas? That's what I would try to do.

Keep at least 3 feet or something between people has been suggested, gotta keep a section between people.

[AlienWarrior]

March Madness is now March Fanless

[Johnny B]

Marquette down 3.... markus howard with the ball... 3 seconds left! Howard pulls the 3!! HITS IT!!! THE CROWD GOES Wi...oh never mind dead silence..