ESPN: North Texas made decision to cancel Houston game

[Coach Andy Mac]

"We understand this COVID-related decision North Texas has made to not play Saturday's game and appreciate the consistent dialogue with our program by UNT athletics director Wren Baker, his administration and medical staff during this week," Houston vice president for athletics Chris Pezman said in a statement. "I am disappointed for our student-athletes who have continued to focus on competing this season and were ready to play this Saturday. We will continue to work to adjust our schedule with the hopes of playing as soon as we can."

In addition, Houston also had a scheduled game against Washington State on Sept. 12 canceled last month when the Pac-12 decided it would not start the fall season on time. So with that game included, Houston has had five September games either canceled or postponed.

read more:  https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29953866/another-problem-houston-north-texas-game-due-coronavirus

[Udomann]

12 hours ago, Footballfan2 said:

sorry to hear of this decision.

[edited out the conspiracy talk - the mgmt]

I work in a very large medical organization with a very at risk population and can testify to the spikes in mortality rates. It is a very real issue that we are simply lucky isn't deadlier. But still deadly. 

Yes it can be a political weapon. But at its root it is not a weapon.  Every life we can save is worth it.

 

Sorry to get serious on it. I have just seen how serious it can be

Edited September 24, 2020 by SteaminWillieBeamin

[MeanGreenDan]

12 hours ago, Footballfan2 said:

[ edit out conspiracy.
  more conspiracy. ]

Put the pipe down.

Edited September 24, 2020 by SteaminWillieBeamin

[Side Show Joe]

While I question our coaching and the talent level of both lines, I do not question the hearts of our players. I believe every one of those young men want nothing more than to take the field and play. I feel bad that they will not have that opportunity this weekend against Houston. I hope those that are ill recover quickly, and those that are at risk, do not get ill.

[Cr1028]

10 minutes ago, Side Show Joe said:

While I question our coaching and the talent level of both lines, I do not question the hearts of our players. I believe every one of those young men want nothing more than to take the field and play. I feel bad that they will not have that opportunity this weekend against Houston. I hope those that are ill recover quickly, and those that are at risk, do not get ill.

I agree the PLAYERS want nothing more than to take the field. It is too bad they don’t get to decide.