Would You Go to a Football Game Today

[FISHDAWG]

Assuming you don't have the virus before you go to the game, and are going to self quarantine for 14 days after the game - then you are correct, you are really only putting yourself at risk.

If you are going to interact with people after the game, then yeah - you are risking a lot of people. Problem is that most people that will go to a football game right now, are most likely not going to self quarantine for 14 days after the game.

That means that your risk - is now everyone who you come into contact with risk as well. How is that fair to someone who may not think its worth the risk?

This seems to be the biggest problem about starting back.

and if I run into those people it means THEY are out and about ... so who actually is at fault ? I will add that if I knew I had it or even had symptoms of it I would self quarantine but don't blame the rest of us when there are delivery services that will bring groceries to your door .... or food delivery services that will do the same ... or family members that can provide for needs .... grocery stores and pharmacies have special hours to help with the risk of exposure .... I get your point Hancock and it has some merit to it but when you break it down to the root - very very few actually HAVE to go out - it's more from desire than necessity

[BrunswickDawg]

Not if the cups still stink.***

Smelly cups make us immune to COVID-19

[SheltonChoked]

Saw today where ark AD said they will start practice mid July and play sept 5. Still four months away, but got me to thinking: if the season started today would you feel comfortable going? If new cases are 0 in September, will you go?

I live with a person on immunosuppressants, so no.

If I was not, Still no for today.

Maybe in September, but I doubt it then as well.

[Todd4State]

Yes. Absolutely.

[SheltonChoked]

You are dead wrong there. As it stands now, and that was the question, if you are part of a crowd you are putting others at risk. That's what most people can't seem to get through their heads, it's not about you.

Lot's on here do not understand how Germs work....

And still have not learned that you are contagious, without symptoms, for 5+ days with Covid...

[Joebob]

Not no, but hell no.

By the way, all of you that assume you?re healthy enough to withstand the virus, you do know about cytokine storms and blood clots, right?

[DeputyDawg94]

No, but it’s not because I’m worried about me. I don’t want to bring it home to my wife and kids. My job requires me to be in the public every time I go to work so I’m risking it anyway.

[Todd4State]

Not no, but hell no.

By the way, all of you that assume you?re healthy enough to withstand the virus, you do know about cytokine storms and blood clots, right?

I know my chances of surviving Coronavirus is 99%. I'll play those odds.

[Joebob]

and if I run into those people it means THEY are out and about ... so who actually is at fault ? I will add that if I knew I had it or even had symptoms of it I would self quarantine but don't blame the rest of us when there are delivery services that will bring groceries to your door .... or food delivery services that will do the same ... or family members that can provide for needs .... grocery stores and pharmacies have special hours to help with the risk of exposure .... I get your point Hancock and it has some merit to it but when you break it down to the root - very very few actually HAVE to go out - it's more from desire than necessity

Some people still have to go to the doctor though. Not everything can be done via telemedicine. I had to take my car in to be inspected today because the state of Texas chose not to extend the grace period (and none of the Bubbas there were wearing face masks). Also, I would imagine a lot of small communities don’t have grocery home delivery. So no matter how you cut it, you can’t totally self isolate even if you wanted to. People that have decided to go back to normal should remember that they are still putting other people at risk when they don’t practice social distancing. I’m trying to be respectful of other people’s need to go back to work. It would be nice if they would somewhat reciprocate.

[Bubb Rubb]

Nope, not selfish and not going to put others at risk.

I hate comments like this because it's meant to virtue signal and shame others.

I'd be there today, and I wouldn't feel the least bit guilty about it.

[Political Hack]

Assuming you don't have the virus before you go to the game, and are going to self quarantine for 14 days after the game - then you are correct, you are really only putting yourself at risk.

If you are going to interact with people after the game, then yeah - you are risking a lot of people. Problem is that most people that will go to a football game right now, are most likely not going to self quarantine for 14 days after the game.

That means that your risk - is now everyone who you come into contact with risk as well. How is that fair to someone who may not think its worth the risk?

This seems to be the biggest problem about starting back.

Thank you.

[MaroonFlounder]

I can't help but think that the people that don't want fans to go to any games, no dine in at restaurants, no concert goers, etc. are the ones that just want the trump economy to crash and burn.

[mo7888]

Saw today where ark AD said they will start practice mid July and play sept 5. Still four months away, but got me to thinking: if the season started today would you feel comfortable going? If new cases are 0 in September, will you go?

Absolutely I'd go..

[HancockCountyDog]

and if I run into those people it means THEY are out and about ... so who actually is at fault ? I will add that if I knew I had it or even had symptoms of it I would self quarantine but don't blame the rest of us when there are delivery services that will bring groceries to your door .... or food delivery services that will do the same ... or family members that can provide for needs .... grocery stores and pharmacies have special hours to help with the risk of exposure .... I get your point Hancock and it has some merit to it but when you break it down to the root - very very few actually HAVE to go out - it's more from desire than necessity

Look - I'm not saying anyone is right or wrong, but I know a ton of folks that are just trying to make it week by week and working jobs because they want to keep a roof over their hear - its not like they are choosing to go to a bar or a concert.

They are working and I think most of them are expecting the rest of us to do our part to make sure they aren't exposed. As much as I would love to watch a sporting event right now - hell I'd pay 30 bucks to watch SEC tennis at this point - I'm not sure its smart. Now, hopefully that is a lot different come September. That is almost 4 months away.

Maybe my point of view is skewed because I know someone who died from covid and someone who was in the hospital for 3 weeks on a vent and just came home. These were healthy people too.

Also - I really disagree with your statement that very, very few actually have to go out, most people down on the coast need to go outside of their home to earn a living. Are some people still doing what they would normally do? Sure, but I think a lot of people are doing their best to socially distance and not spread the virus. I think putting 60K in a football stadium for 4 hours is probably not the best idea, regardless of how much I may want it.

[Sienfield]

Some of the folks here must already be at the game because they keep moving the goal posts. The stay in place was to make sure the hospitals didn't get overcrowded. Everyone will get exposed to it. STAY FOCUSED PEOPLE!

[Jack Lambert]

Hell yeah! I will not live in fear.

[Homedawg]

Look - I'm not saying anyone is right or wrong, but I know a ton of folks that are just trying to make it week by week and working jobs because they want to keep a roof over their hear - its not like they are choosing to go to a bar or a concert.

They are working and I think most of them are expecting the rest of us to do our part to make sure they aren't exposed. As much as I would love to watch a sporting event right now - hell I'd pay 30 bucks to watch SEC tennis at this point - I'm not sure its smart. Now, hopefully that is a lot different come September. That is almost 4 months away.

Maybe my point of view is skewed because I know someone who died from covid and someone who was in the hospital for 3 weeks on a vent and just came home. These were healthy people too.

Also - I really disagree with your statement that very, very few actually have to go out, most people down on the coast need to go outside of their home to earn a living. Are some people still doing what they would normally do? Sure, but I think a lot of people are doing their best to socially distance and not spread the virus. I think putting 60K in a football stadium for 4 hours is probably not the best idea, regardless of how much I may want it.

So going to the grocery is ok?? If you want to be the example you expect. You shouldn't go there either. Nowhere in fact.

[HancockCountyDog]

So going to the grocery is ok?? If you want to be the example you expect. You shouldn't go there either. Nowhere in fact.

Are you really comparing going to the grocery to get food for your family for maybe 20 minutes while doing your best to avoid coming within 6 feet of anyone is the same as going to a football game with 60K people for 4 hours for something completely discretionary? You are a better poster than that.

Most of the people I know are doing insta cart or food delivery services. I know that I'm paying for my mother's groceries to be delivered because I don't want her going to the grocery.

Its all about doing our part. I don't judge people for having to do what they need to do to earn a living. We all need to put food on the table for our families. We don't need to go watch football in a crowded football stadium for 4 hours. Do I want to? Absolutely! Of course I do.

Wanting it to be the right thing to do versus it actually it being the right thing to do is two different things at this juncture. Hopefully in two months we will have figured this out.

[RocketDawg]

If you're at a game then you aren't the one putting anyone else at risk ... they are putting themselves at risk by going in the first place ... and there's nothing selfish about it

That's a little circular.

[RocketDawg]

No, I'd not go. I've got a few reasons, among them it's too far, have had bypass surgery, and am "old". But I don't have to make that decision - didn't buy season tickets last year for the first time in many, many years.

I'll just watch on television. I'm still a BDC member though.