School and fall sports in Texas

[JasonTX]

I think it's a personal decision.   Players,  parents,  and coaches aren't being forced into it.  We had an intersquad scrimmage today and it was refreshing.   The kids finally got to do something they enjoy.  I read a quote today, "Worry is a down-payment for a problem you may never have."  Joyce Meyer (whoever that is).  I accept my fate whatever it may be.  Most people who get coronavirus aren't being sneezed or coughed on, but they are touching doorknobs and other surfaces and then rubbing their face.  Most people don't realize how often they touch their face.  Back in my younger days the Marine Corps drill instructors broke us of that habit very quickly.   It takes discipline.   I was reading today where players in some conferences are filling out forms regarding their concerns and in my opinion that's where the decisions should start.

[Grant - AR]

Evidently I missed a bunch of stuff while I was gone towards the end of last week and this weekend.  Thanks to Punter for deleting his stuff (assuming it was bad).  I've tried to move some of these hot topics that turn away from football to the Non-Officiating board. 

Let's keep it cordial and about officiating in here.

[riffraft]

Yes since I don't believe based on my research their is not much danger from covid. I would sign it without reservation

[ElvisLives]

Big XII's gonna play. SEC seems to be intent on playing. ACC seems intent on playing. AAC seems intent on playing.
I guess they don't play dominoes.
National Championship odds for one of those are greatly improved.
Movin' forward.

[Ralph Damren]

Big XII's gonna play. SEC seems to be intent on playing. ACC seems intent on playing. AAC seems intent on playing.
I guess they don't play dominoes.
National Championship odds for one of those are greatly improved.
Movin' forward.

Your post reminds me of a story from a NFHS meeting several years ago, told by the then rep from Vermont. He chaired a meeting of all ADs and coaches of all sports (Vermont doesn't have that many schools). A field hockey coach arose and announced that he had a boy exchange student from Europe that was going to play field hockey this fall and no one could stop him. His response was...…

"Sure, he can play field hockey, BUT your team would have to move to the 'co-ed' class"

COACH : "But there isn't a co-ed class ?"

REP : "Well, there would be now, but you'll be the only team in it. It might be hard on scheduling, BUT being the only team, you probably win the championship. Our state only buys trophies for sports that have at lease 25% participation, so you would have to buy your own trophy !"

COACH'S AD : (after yanking coach back to his chair) " I'll talk Hans to play either soccer or cross-country  "

Have a good weekend, and stay safe.

[ElvisLives]

 
I like it. You have a great, safe weekend, also.

[TxBJ]

Big XII's gonna play. SEC seems to be intent on playing. ACC seems intent on playing. AAC seems intent on playing.
I guess they don't play dominoes.
National Championship odds for one of those are greatly improved.
Movin' forward.

The SEC and Clemson are still playing so the odds didn’t actually change at all. 

[ElvisLives]

Game 1 under our belts.
It was hot (102+ at kickoff), but it got downright pleasant after the sun went down.
The teams weren't great, but they fought hard. No issues with sidelines at all.  Grass was really thick - hard to run, but that's life.
14 fouls (mostly 'coaching' fouls, i.e., FST & DOF).
The crowd was enthusiastic.
We exercised "SD" when we were supposed to (coaches meetings, coin toss). Was the crowd SD? Don't know. Didn't look. I was there to officiate the game, not monitor the crowd.
Will there be a jump is COPVID 19 cases after this week? Probably. Would that be a national disaster? No. Just means people will get over this sooner.

We'll do it again next Friday night. And the next...

[JasonTX]

I went to two game this weekend and to see the joy and excitement of the kids to be able to get out of lockdown was and instant boost to their mental health. 

[Punter]

I do have one question that I wondering about and this is game related.  How are water breaks being handled?  The trainers usually bring out a rack of bottles and everyone shares.   If players are getting their own water, I imagine it is taking awhile coming out of time outs?  How is this being managed?

[ElvisLives]

I do have one question that I wondering about and this is game related.  How are water breaks being handled?  The trainers usually bring out a rack of bottles and everyone shares.   If players are getting their own water, I imagine it is taking awhile coming out of time outs?  How is this being managed?

If needed, we give them as much time as they need to get water. We also have our own water. But, we didn’t find much, if any, difference in the amount of time needed for intermissions and T/Os. The big schools (5A and 6A) don’t start for another three weeks, so we won’t know what difference it makes at those levels until then.

Come and check it out.

[TxSkyBolt]

I do have one question that I wondering about and this is game related.  How are water breaks being handled?  The trainers usually bring out a rack of bottles and everyone shares.   If players are getting their own water, I imagine it is taking awhile coming out of time outs?  How is this being managed?

Water girls brought out cups of water at timeouts and there were trays with water filled cups on the sideline.

[ElvisLives]

Week two under our belts. No big issues. Yes, a very few games were canceled across the state due to C19 concerns (I.e., one or two students testing positive), but no mass “breakouts” (as the media love to say).
Teams played very hard. We did well. Had fun (like joking about the score being 6-2, more like “two outs, bases loaded!”).
It’s all good in Texas. Hope everywhere else, too.

[ElvisLives]

Week three down. Again, no big issues. Teams are playing hard. Fans are enthusiastic (and vocal, as always).  We officials are doing our jobs, and enjoying it.
The top two classifications start their games in ten days. Not expecting any issues, there, either.

Still gettin’ it done.

[ElvisLives]

Week 4
Incredible weather. Good facilities and hospitality. Great game. Very good officiating. Largest crowd, to date. No issues. Crew is healthy. As usual, we'll review video and do our "pre-game" tonight, and be raring to go next Friday night!

Gettin' it done in Texas. Hope y'all are having similar experiences where you are.

(The Big 10 saw the writing on the wall, i.e., there will be a national championship and they wouldn't even have a chance to be involved, and reversed their course. Anyone else? Anyone? Bueller? Pac 10?)

[ElvisLives]

Week 5 behind us.

A few games canceled by schools. All classes of schools now playing.
A couple of guys tested positive, but are asymptomatic, still. They'll be back.

Overall, still gettin' it done in Texas. Hope y'all are, too.