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We're expecting losses from Obstetrics & Gynecology?

It's not a matter of desire, it's not logistically possible for us to do the same things as a nation the size of Texas with 83 million people. Or a nation of 50 million crammed into even less space. We might be able to pull it off in areas with high population densities, but the travel restrictions would have to be pretty draconian by our standards.

I think worst case in NYC would have been 3 to 4 times as bad. As you note in your second paragraph, testing is unreliable and uneven at this point. This is a fast moving target and it's physically impossible to test every American every 3 days for a month. That would tell us where we are. One random study makes for a data point, but basing anything off that is a bit of a leap. The next 3 to 6 weeks will tell us what we need to know.

The testing and treatment will improve drastically as we learn more, a cure/vaccine is likely 18 months +/- away. A factor that COULD blunt a second wave would be the natural resistance of those who have already been infected. If the estimates that the infection rate is 40 to 55 times higher turn out to be correct, and that most are asymptomatic, it would also change the focus of what we're doing and how we're doing it.

I also posted this in the "2020 season" thread, but felt it was also germane to this topic. We expect to announce the university’s plans for the fall semester by the end of June. This timing will enable faculty to prepare their classes and curriculums so that they can deliver the extraordinary educational experiences UT is known for. It will also provide time for our dedicated staff members to reopen the facilities, integrate new learning technologies and prepare to implement new health-conscious practices and policies. In late June, we will have more information about the state of the COVID-19 crisis, and a strategy to help students plan for the fall semester will be in place.

We expect to announce the university’s plans for the fall semester by the end of June. This timing will enable faculty to prepare their classes and curriculums so that they can deliver the extraordinary educational experiences UT is known for. It will also provide time for our dedicated staff members to reopen the facilities, integrate new learning technologies and prepare to implement new health-conscious practices and policies. In late June, we will have more information about the state of the COVID-19 crisis, and a strategy to help students plan for the fall semester will be in place. As I said in a previous post, deciding in April is a touch premature.

I'm betting on the lawyers.

Seems like that works in 3/4 of the episodes.

Hope he ends up with a short move to Huntsville at some point.

Have an acquaintance who's kid is going to testify against him. Victim is obviously scared of him, as are others and his dad is an attorney. Sounds like a total mess and I'm thinking A&M is going to go with the "sweep it under the rug" page from the Baylor playbook. We'll know if they have adopted the whole book if he plays again.

They are pretty screwed up, less so than the City of Austin but still...

Most hotels are open now, the airlines and buses are craving the work. the government entities could be a problem but if say Dallas county or city of Dallas said no to using the Cotton Bowl there is a guy down in Arlington that would gladly throw open the doors for a price. (Not to mention Tarrant county would love to put one over on Dallas). I agree about the moderate proportions but there could be workarounds. I think the next few weeks will tell us a lot.

Seems a little premature, but I could see where it might be a good plan for some institutions.

I'm thinking of going 20% of the total, I might be convinced to do more if I thought it would give UT a massive leg up on the competition.

I think they are making the right call here, I spend as much money on tickets as I can justify. I wouldn't feel great about giving it all to them with nothing in return. On the other hand, I would be willing to give some donation to the Longhorn Foundation if there is no season. Enough to be sure our athletes are better off than those in Norman or College Station.

That is also a possibility, your risk is never zero. You could die on the way there in an auto or plane accident , have a heart attack, etc. The question is not when are the odds zero, it's when are they acceptable. Everyone will have to make their own call, once things start opening up.

Interesting point. I think a lot will depend on what we know, or think we know at that point. If your chances of death are 3 in 100, I think it's appropriate to respond differently than if the odds are 1 in 5000. Pretty obvious from the numbers out of New York, that hospitals with a capacity of 100 are useless to person 101. Getting past overflowing hospitals and figuring out just what the odds are will make a big difference. If there are games, I am leaning toward going, and I just turned 60.

My guess, and that's all it is would be that the known infections and death (numbers and rates) will continue to follow the models and we will either have a football season with a regular start or slightly delayed start. From that point forward I think all bets are off, if there is a strong second wave of the virus we could end up back here with the rest of the season cancelled.(could also happen if a second wave is immediate) I'm hoping that stories of people being infected a second time are either very rare or they are testing errors.If this virus is much more widespread and therefore a lot less deadly than originally feared that would indeed be good news, especially if we develop good immunity once infected. As some have mentioned, we are entering a zone where the people with their fingers on the switch don't want to be fired or the subject of a lawsuit yet they don't want to issue refunds and have endless angry phone calls. Again, just guessing that thats what's balancing the scales.

It will be interesting, my LHF donation is the lions share of my costs. I'd like to think they'll take care of me somehow. Time will tell.

College football is my counterbalance to the encroaching shorter days of Fall. Guess I could get in a lot of hunting, but damn not every weekend.

Since child rearing is a full time hobby, and I'm so proud I have to share. My daughter is a Longhorn for the class of 2024!

I went for it, I figured I’ll at least get a refund on unusable tickets. If they keep the Longhorn foundation money, maybe I can eek out a bit of tax write off. This could well continue into football season, especially the way we are trying to slow its progress.

Not great, but not awful. We were in section 35 which puts you at a bit of odd angle to the field. The risers on the other side were square to the field, but oddly, the end zone facing the jumbotron seemed the most crowded. The concession operators seemed clueless. Enjoyed getting to see a football game, but they have a ways to go.

I went to this one, had a pretty good time. But sat there pondering how many college teams I've watched that could beat the Renegades. I would go with: 2005 Texas, 2005 USC, 1977 Texas, 2010 Texas, some of the "Rape era" Baylor teams, and since that crosses the line into dirty teams, a couple of OU teams, and a year or two of dirty Jackie in hicksville.

I'm starting to enjoy the XFL, the flow of the game is great. Haven't kept up with all their rules changes but the quick booth reviews, short halftimes and two timeouts seems to work well.