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Wisconsin vs. Nebraska got canceled this Saturday after Graham Mertz, Paul Chryst and a dozen other Badgers players and personnel tested positive for COVID-19. There was a glimmer of hope that Nebraska might schedule a shotgun game versus UT-Chattanooga instead, but those plans have fallen by the wayside as the Big Ten said no:
Chattanooga AD Mark Wharton just told me the Big Ten has denied a request for the Mocs to play Nebraska on Saturday. Neb had guaranteed $200K-$250K. Entire UTC team had tested negative using PCR tests Wednesday night. (more)
— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) October 29, 2020
It stinks that the Big Ten isn’t more flexible. That’s the whole reason we’re in this mess in the first place. They canceled the season too soon instead of following the lead of the SEC, ACC, and Big 12, who postponed the start of their seasons but still left room for more inevitable postponements.
Why couldn’t Nebraska and UT-Chattanooga play this game, so that players, coaches, and fans of these programs have something to do this Saturday?
Come back to the Big 12 Huskers, you are missed!
Why they left one of the greatest rivalries vs Oklahoma behind for the Little 14 is mind boggling
With their current leadership, why would any serious 4 or 5 star with NFL prospects play for the Big 10 or Pac 12 anymore? They should go to a conference where they’ll get to showcase their ability.
The B1G is in desperate need of a Commishioner! Kevin Warren ain’t it. He is an embarrassment.
This decision fits right in with the pattern of decision making in the Big10 leading up to today. At least they’re consistent…Consistently stupid.