Navy Football

Socially distanced with masks? That will be interesting.
 
lovetheheat said:
If no fans, why wouldn't the entire Brigade be able to attend? There will be plenty of room for all in an otherwise empty stadium.
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Two battalions or 1/3 of the Brigade will be attending. I assume this is a trial run to see how socially distanced march on and attendance will go before we make a fool of ourselves on national television.
 
Speaking of 📺, will this one be streamed?
 
I watched the first college football game on ESPN (Austin Pea vs central Arkansas) Saturday. Not a game I would normally care about but MAN it was good to watch!! And right after a successful FNL the night before in high school football! They talked about the upcoming Navy game. Talked about Navy. Talked about service academies. Had a banner along the side with the N-star.

Gave me GOOSEBUMPS!! So exciting!!!
 
I've just read where state of MD not allowing any of the Brigade to attend BYU game. I'm calling my MOCs to ask them to call MD gov about this. I hope others will do the same. That is just ridiculous on the part of state of MD.
 
www.capitalgazette.com

Brigade of Midshipmen will not be allowed to attend Navy football home opener against BYU

State of Maryland officials have denied a request from the Naval Academy Athletic Association to allow the Brigade of Midshipmen to attend Navy football’s season opener against BYU on Labor D…
www.capitalgazette.com www.capitalgazette.com

Plus several other media sources.

I am sure the Governor and his team looked at this from a utilitarian point of view, plus evaluated the precedent it would set by granting a waiver to USNA while still denying others.

Governor Hogan has been decisive from the get-go in not being hesitant to bring in stringent measures early on, keep them on, and turn them back on the minute key stats spike. I have generally backed him 100% on his leadership. He has been a hard-a$$ on most of the measures, and I have appreciated his by-the-science-I’ll-take-the-flak approach.

As someone who lives in the Annapolis area and is missing football season as much as anyone else, and also knowing the Brigade is having a tough time with being cooped up, I do not blame the USNA leadership and the Governor and his staff for picking their way with caution through the operational risk analyses that go with this pandemic. There is no way to keep everyone happy with either choice.

I agree the SA mids and cadets have been kept more in a “bubble” than civilian campuses, but it’s a semi-permeable membrane. The Yard is still open to those with access. People who live and work on the Yard go in and out, encountering others on the outside. Those with access, including some parents and sponsors, are going in and out.

At least USNA was willing to try it with a semi-reasonable group of midshipmen.
 
Capt MJ said:
www.capitalgazette.com

Brigade of Midshipmen will not be allowed to attend Navy football home opener against BYU

State of Maryland officials have denied a request from the Naval Academy Athletic Association to allow the Brigade of Midshipmen to attend Navy football’s season opener against BYU on Labor D…
www.capitalgazette.com www.capitalgazette.com

Plus several other media sources.

I am sure the Governor and his team looked at this from a utilitarian point of view, plus evaluated the precedent it would set by granting a waiver to USNA while still denying others.

Governor Hogan has been decisive from the get-go in not being hesitant to bring in stringent measures early on, keep them on, and turn them back on the minute key stats spike. I have generally backed him 100% on his leadership. He has been a hard-a$$ on most of the measures, and I have appreciated his by-the-science-I’ll-take-the-flak approach.

As someone who lives in the Annapolis area and is missing football season as much as anyone else, and also knowing the Brigade is having a tough time with being cooped up, I do not blame the USNA leadership and the Governor and his staff for picking their way with caution through the operational risk analyses that go with this pandemic. There is no way to keep everyone happy with either choice.

I agree the SA mids and cadets have been kept more in a “bubble” than civilian campuses, but it’s a semi-permeable membrane. The Yard is still open to those with access. People who live and work on the Yard go in and out, encountering others on the outside. Those with access, including some parents and sponsors, are going in and out.

At least USNA was willing to try it with a semi-reasonable group of midshipmen.
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I have watched Gov. Hogan from a far. I too agree he has done a good job in a tough situation. I do have a problem with this decision. It's lazy at best. My opinion is clouded by my bias for USNA and Navy Football, but this is not based on science. This is an outdoor event where only the Mids would be present. Interaction between people outside "the bubble" of the Yard would be non existent. If Annapolis came out to watch the march through town of masked Mids, the threat of passing the virus is almost nothing. The entire country understands SA's are a different experience than a typical colleges and thus garner some special exemptions. Gov. Hogan is simply taking the easy way out here.

I am completely bummed. I can imagine the brigade going crazy in an empty Navy-Marine Corp Memorial Stadium, as Navy recovers a fumble or runs in for a TD. The country can't wait for college football. It would have been awesome. It will still be awesome. I'm really bummed for the brigade.

I hope they have a massive outdoor watch party on the Yard. Oh wait that will be the exact same as having the brigade at the stadium. I digress. I hope they have an outdoor watch party on Farragut or Hospital Point and cut to the shot of the Mids going crazy. Go Navy! Beat BYU!
 
Absolutely, this could have happened. Not a better opportunity to say “screw you, covid”. I also understand and respect the governor. He has NOT been wishy-washy, at all.

But seriously, this could have been an amazing moment. Our local state U starts their season soon, allowing 25k socially distanced, masked spectators. The excitement around here can almost be cut with a knife. So much optimism. Hope. Happiness. NORMALCY. We are STARVED for ANYTHING normal.

imo this is 100pct a missed opportunity for something that would benefit the whole community. Beyond the brigade. Psychological benefits would be felt even via the ESPN viewing audience.

This totally could have been accomplished. Even bussed company “pods” in without going through town. And for the greater good. Unseen benefits.

I’m disappointed.
 
Gabe,
You are exactly right. The Governor screwed this decision up, should admit his mistake, and allow the mids to attend the game. It's not like they are going drinking in the bars after the game and then riot and loot Annapolis to celebrate a victory. Unfortunately common sense is in short supply these days.
 
lovetheheat said:
I'm calling my MOCs to ask them to call MD gov about this. I hope others will do the same. That is just ridiculous on the part of state of MD.
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I'm not sure you understand the poliitcal Chain of Command... a MOC in one state, or even MD, has no authority or influence over a state Governor. Sure, I suspect members of the same political party communicate and pass on information about things that affect their state, but unless you are a voter in Maryland, I don't think the Governor really cares what we think,

I agree that its a bad decision...if any school can pull it off safely , it would be USNA - and I do think it would be good for both Midshipman and National morale to see a stadium with fans in it. That said, there is no pleasing everyone with COVID decisions -- some will say the Governor is too soft, some too hard. All you can ask for is a consistent and reasoned response, and it sounds like the Governor did this.
 
Majority of mids were not looking forward to being at the game. It would have been tough to pull off anyway because we aren’t using a “pod” model anymore. Everyone is supposed to be 6 feet apart from everyone except their roommates at all times, even people in their company. Doesn’t happen, but those are the orders. Not sure how a march-on would have worked, and bus trips with social distancing would take forever, plus the game is on a school night. Aside from that people have pointed out how it could lead to bad publicity to have required attendance at a big event broadcasted, especially if we end up with a huge outbreak within the Brigade after.

Personally I think allowing a smaller number of mids to volunteer to attend the game, maybe a couple hundred or so, would have been a lot better for logistics and morale and may have even gotten approved by the state.
 
Kierkegaard said:
Majority of mids were not looking forward to being at the game. It would have been tough to pull off anyway because we aren’t using a “pod” model anymore. Everyone is supposed to be 6 feet apart from everyone except their roommates at all times, even people in their company. Doesn’t happen, but those are the orders. Not sure how a march-on would have worked, and bus trips with social distancing would take forever, plus the game is on a school night. Aside from that people have pointed out how it could lead to bad publicity to have required attendance at a big event broadcasted, especially if we end up with a huge outbreak within the Brigade after.

Personally I think allowing a smaller number of mids to volunteer to attend the game, maybe a couple hundred or so, would have been a lot better for logistics and morale and may have even gotten approved by the state.
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That is exactly what I have been hearing from various Yard sources as well. At least USNA gave it a duty try.
 
Football games are fun, but a lot of the Brigade sees them as a chore. Are they going to show the game on the big screens outside? Maybe a pizza feast or cook out? As always thanks @Kierkegaard for giving us the info from inside Mother B. Your view and posts are appreciated.
 
NavyHoops said:
Football games are fun, but a lot of the Brigade sees them as a chore.
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I was on the yard last summer and walked by a tryout session for a varsity sport. The head coach told the Mids that there are 2 huge benefits when you are a fall varsity athlete--- No parades, and no football games.
 
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We’re cable cutters and we don’t pay to stream ESPN.

My wife and me would be sitting center and 1st row on the north end grassy end zone .... Someone tell me afterwards if they see a Ghost-Like wisp of a person running out in the grassy area to catch a PAT or 3pt-FG ... that would be me in spirit.
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