Dreamin: A Big Weekend of Sports 03/05/2021 to 03/07/2021

[cwdickens]

After reading today's Albany Times Union and rereading the America East announcement about the postponing fall sports to "spring"; I realized the potential that you could see the following teams at home on the same weekend:

*men's and women's soccer ⚽

*football 🏈

*men's and women's basketball 🏀

*field hockey

*volleyball

 *men's and women's lacrosse

Mark Benson has stated a concern about the logistical needs with the postponing of fall sports.

Thoughts, comments....can our facilities accommodate all these teams just practicing during the same period?

 

[dslyank]

From a fan perspective, I believe it is a bit of an overload. Same with facilities---IMHO, do not believe UA has the facilities to handle; and at the very least, even if logistically possible, it can't be good for the facilities maintenance, up keep & longevity.

Spring Sports should have FIRST PREFERENCE & CONSIDERATIONS. Winter second & fall sports only if able to do without affecting Spring teams and leagues. My bias may be speaking as Lacrosse is my favorite sport; but I make the Spring First argument, based on the fact that Spring Sorts have already suffered a full season loss and should NOT be penalized twice. IMHO, If facilities are an issue, Spring Sports SHOULD have first considerations in all instances.

 

Edited July 22, 2020 by dslyank

[McFan]

What, no Track & Field?  The 400 times in a row AE Champs.

[cwdickens]

21 hours ago, McFan said:

What, no Track & Field?  The 400 times in a row AE Champs.

I thought about Track and Field however usually in Boston for the IC4A Track meet.

Edited July 23, 2020 by cwdickens
Clarification

[AlbanyFan2018]

1 hour ago, dslyank said:

From a fan perspective, I believe it is a bit of an overload. Same with facilities---IMHO, do not believe UA has the facilities to handle; and at the very least, even if logistically possible, it can't be good for the facilities maintenance, up keep & longevity.

Spring Sports should have FIRST PREFERENCE & CONSIDERATIONS. Winter second & fall sports only if able to do without affecting Spring teams and leagues. My bias may be speaking as Lacrosse is my favorite sport; but I make the Spring First argument, based on the fact that Spring Sorts have already suffered a full season loss and should NOT be penalized twice. IMHO, If facilities are an issue, Spring Sports SHOULD have first considerations in all instances.

 

Well the good news for lacrosse is that with Fallon having new turf, I would think minimum impact for the men and women. Could make for some tough parking if football is a go in the spring.

[cwdickens]

Let us hope, we will be allowed in the stands.  As of now, no fans in stands per Andrew.

[dslyank]

4 hours ago, McFan said:

What, no Track & Field?  The 400 times in a row AE Champs.

Track & Field is basically a SPRING sport and in my scenario be a priority over any conflicts from the fall.

[dslyank]

4 hours ago, AlbanyFan2018 said:

Well the good news for lacrosse is that with Fallon having new turf, I would think minimum impact for the men and women. Could make for some tough parking if football is a go in the spring.

Let football play @ Fallon. Lacrosse draws better! Football fans don"t get bent---just Kidding [MOSTLY.]