Yeah, that's right.
The day started with a fantastic show on FOX Sports Radio alongside LaVar Arrington. We spent a lot of the show discussing the upcoming college football season and the myriad decisions facing administrators, coaches, players and support staff. Several top players opted out of playing earlier in the week, citing concerns related to Covid-19 (the virus itself, as well as its impact on continuity for the season) and preparatory work for the 2021 NFL Draft. As of Sunday morning, administrators were considering scrapping the fall season across the Power-5 conferences. The MAC (Mid-American Conference) and UCONN have already tapped out, citing safety concerns and the recognition of revenue losses.
It's a weighty decision for each conference and the individual institutions, to be sure. We're talking hundred of millions of dollars to towns across the country, say nothing of the financial rewards to be recognized by the schools themselves. So, there's cash, liability related to Covid-19 exposure (huge implications) and the growing debate over amateurism and compensation for college athletes.
The heavy stuff was offset by our normal brand of humor, pop culture references and improvisation.
We handed the microphones over to Rich & Steve and Sunday began. We made a trip to a Chicago classic - "Portillo's" -- and their space in Los Angeles. We got a taste of home and paused.
The singalong continued, and we eventually settled in for a night of relaxation and laughs. Somehow, we reached an agreement to sit and watch GLEE. I sold the sarcasm and snark of Sue Sylvester, so that helped. And it's been a glorious run of one-liners, classic songs and laughter.
I'll take the W.
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