Iowa State, in the worst city for COVID-19 in the country, will let 25,000 fans attend season opener
Ames, Iowa, was listed as the worst city for the coronavirus pandemic in the country by The New York Times on Monday.
That's my plan. Was talking with 1 of the people I have season tickets with and he was saying the bathroom is the main spot of concern. But after talking it out we figure we have less than half the people we normally do and won't be out tailgating and drinking for 6 hours prior plus only pop and water for concessions they should get much less usage. Plus you can always get up in the middle of a quarter to use them when hardly anyone else is to avoid the halftime rush. The challenge will be what to bring in to eat especially for an 11am game. For a 2:30 or evening kick off at least you can get a decent meal in before hand but if you are showing up around 9am or so to head to your seats it's going to be mid afternoon before the game is over so going to need a good breakfast beforehand and some decent snack food or something to bring in to hold you over for lunch.
I have a feeling there will be plenty of self policing going on because we want this to work and set the example of how you can have fans safely at a game.
I see you've given this a lot of thought and I applaud you for that. I'm writing some of this down.Breakfast: wrap a couple breakfast burritos in tin foil and throw them in. Get some packs of salsa and you will be good to go. Lunch, a burger will stay semi warm and even a slightly warm burger is still decent. Throw in a package of red vines or peanuts and you have some snacks. You want something to drink? Get some 20 ounce bottles of your favorite beverage and premix them right before you go in. Make sure you have napkins, many will probably forget and have a mess on their hands.
This isn't media onslaught. It's not even moving the needle nationally
This isn't media onslaught. It's not even moving the needle nationally
Just from a very, very basic google:
Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/college/2020/09/01/iowa-state-allow-fans-season-opener-attendance-coronavirus
The Hill (right of center): https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/514506-iowa-state-expects-25000-at-first-home-game
MSN: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nc...19-mitigation-strategies-in-place/ar-BB18yJec
ESPN;
The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2035024/202...pollard-covid-surge-fans-capacity-opener/?amp
USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...eekend-safety-iowa-state-football/3447396001/
Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/heal...0440de-ebeb-11ea-bd08-1b10132b458f_story.html
Sioux City Journal: https://siouxcityjournal.com/sports...cle_c57d1024-be58-55ff-9a4d-f19cc156da75.html
Just from a very, very basic google:
Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/college/2020/09/01/iowa-state-allow-fans-season-opener-attendance-coronavirus
The Hill (right of center): https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/514506-iowa-state-expects-25000-at-first-home-game
MSN: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nc...19-mitigation-strategies-in-place/ar-BB18yJec
ESPN;
The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2035024/202...pollard-covid-surge-fans-capacity-opener/?amp
USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...eekend-safety-iowa-state-football/3447396001/
Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/heal...0440de-ebeb-11ea-bd08-1b10132b458f_story.html
Sioux City Journal: https://siouxcityjournal.com/sports...cle_c57d1024-be58-55ff-9a4d-f19cc156da75.html
One would think you'd start out no fans then ease into it, nope Pollard ramming ahead full steam.
Did I say this story was THE media onslaught? I said be ready for it...as in it’s likely coming.
Still not moving the needle nationally
Still not moving the needle nationally
It's Iowa. Good or bad news, nobody gives a sh!t about us nationally.It is this week. Not sure how long it’ll last though. If it causes a surge we will hear about it again briefly but if it doesn’t, it’ll fade out. Their attention span isn’t very long.
Still not moving the needle nationally
Alright, I refuse to wear a but mask!
It is this week. Not sure how long it’ll last though. If it causes a surge we will hear about it again briefly but if it doesn’t, it’ll fade out. Their attention span isn’t very long.
yesDo you expect 25,000 to only show up, park, go to the game and leave?
Just from a very, very basic google:
Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/college/2020/09/01/iowa-state-allow-fans-season-opener-attendance-coronavirus
The Hill (right of center): https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/514506-iowa-state-expects-25000-at-first-home-game
MSN: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nc...19-mitigation-strategies-in-place/ar-BB18yJec
ESPN;
The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2035024/202...pollard-covid-surge-fans-capacity-opener/?amp
USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...eekend-safety-iowa-state-football/3447396001/
Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/heal...0440de-ebeb-11ea-bd08-1b10132b458f_story.html
Sioux City Journal: https://siouxcityjournal.com/sports...cle_c57d1024-be58-55ff-9a4d-f19cc156da75.html