Sports should be way down the list of concerns while in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. I feel guilty writing about it, but this is a sports blog and I don't have much else to do.
I believe we are a long way from the return of sports. Hospital beds have been placed in the Carmeuse/Mason County Schools Indoor Athletic Complex at the Steam Academy. The University of Kentucky is making the football team's Nutter Fieldhouse available for 400 beds. We are apparently nowhere close to flattening the curve. Governor Andy Beshear and other officials say the surge in cases is coming.
Nothing points to a quick return to playing games.
When they do return, what will they look like?
Will the games be played in empty stadiums or in some secluded location with quarantined players?
If fans are allowed in, how excited will you be to join a crowd in a stadium or gymnasium?
I remember taking extra precautions at the boys' 10th Region Tournament at the new GRC Arena even before the first COVID-19 case was reported in Kentucky.
How many people will have money to spend on tickets and concessions after being laid off?
I just received a refund from Ticketmaster for my state tournament tickets. If by some miracle, the tournament is played this year, how many people will reorder tickets?
If the state tournament is not played, what will the Kentucky High School Athletic Association's financial situation be?
What impact will that have on KHSAA member schools?
Will businesses have the funds to sponsor local teams?
What new safety measures will have to be put into place?
The AIDS epidemic resulted in team trainers having to wear gloves when tending to injured players. Bloody jerseys have to be replaced during the games.
Are handshake lines after the games a thing of the past?
Have you given your last high five?
What if the all clear signal is given, then the virus returns?
That's a long list of questions.
I'm afraid we have a long time to ponder them,
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