In August 2020 the Big Ten and Pac-12 collegiate athletic conferences voted to postpone fall sports due to the coronavirus epidemic. College administrators in the conferences cited concerns that athletes who contract even mild cases of Covid-19 may be at increased risk of developing myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle that can be fatal if left untreated. Opponents of the decision argue that sports like college football are an important source of revenue for colleges and college age athletes are at a low risk of dying from the coronavirus. Opponents include President Donald Trump and some of college football’s biggest stars including Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and Penn State head coach James Franklin.
44% Yes |
56% No |
37% Yes |
47% No |
4% Yes, sports are an essential revenue stream for colleges and universities |
8% No, until there is a vaccine |
2% Yes, but with strict precautions, testing, and no spectators |
0% No, and end for-profit college sports |
1% Yes, but let each college and athlete decide |
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@KFred4yrs4Y
No. We should try and end Covid ASAP and playing sports will only speed the spread.
@8FNPVYT4yrs4Y
This should be decided by sports governing agencies and local governments. Athletes and coaches should be allowed to opt out without any punishment or negative repercussions.
@8FNJMMM4yrs4Y
yes, most definitely, and the cops should not arrest people who are social distancing with their masks off in the stands.
@8FLL97Y4yrs4Y
Let each college and athlete decide, this should not be a political issue
@8FKDR9Q4yrs4Y
Why is this a political question?
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