Why can't college football get it together?

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 Ok, so unless you have been living under a rock you are probably aware of some football drama going on. The B1G has cancelled their season or maybe they didn't. Wait, actually they want everyone to cancel. No, that's not right. Actually, there has been no decision made. Scratch that, actually it's cancelled and Michigan players have been told to clean out their lockers. None of the previous statements have been confirmed or denied. No one knows what is actually happening. I'm going low tech and quick tonight so I'm not gonna screenshot a the million tweets that are out there, but the news is all over the spectrum. Multiple reporters are claiming they have sources that B1G voted to cancel the season 12-2 with only Iowa and Nebraska opposing. Then my personal fan favorite, Pete Thamel, got off his "I hate football and want the world to burn" soapbox to report that a spokesperson for the B1G says there was no vote. Rumors say Iowa and Nebraska are in talks to join the Big 12 for the season. Another source says no one at Iowa or Nebraska has heard about this. It's a mess. No one knows what the fuck is happening. Everyone is in a rush to get the breaking news and all that's out there is rumors. The players are revolting against any plans to cancel the season, Jim Harbaugh is irate. The NCAA is shitting the bed and no one has a clue about anything. As of 6:30 PM, Central time, August 10, 2020, the latest is that the B1G vote was to delay the start of the season, not cancel. Ok, enough news now analysis. This has been going on since March. How do these people making millions of dollars not have a plan? It's a joke. The kids are all at practice, campuses are opening, classes are happening and you can't figure out your football program? Why are we paying these people? Confusion in March was acceptable. It is not in August. Get your shit together and figure it out because I have bet to win Week 4 that I have staked the pride of Iowa vs a Chicago podcast on. Listen to your players and let's have a season. The whole country is waiting for football. Give it to them. Baseball, basketball, and hockey are all currently happening. Figure it out. Stay safe everyone and Go Hawks!

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