New spring 2021 NMAA calendar
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Thanks for the update!
In being very optimistic and if football is to be played, it looks like football will be 4 games (district only) with 3 weeks of playoffs, right?
I am assuming the schedule will look something like this:
Prep Week 1 Feb 1-7
Prep Week 2 Feb 8-14
Game 1 Feb 15-21
Game 2 Feb 22-28
Game 3 Mar 1-7
Game 4 Mar 8-14
Playoffs Mar 15-21 State Quarterfinals
Playoffs Mar 22-28 State Semifinals
Playoffs Mar 29-Apr 3 State Championship Game
But I can be way off so if anyone else has it looking different please share!!!
In being very optimistic and if football is to be played, it looks like football will be 4 games (district only) with 3 weeks of playoffs, right?
I am assuming the schedule will look something like this:
Prep Week 1 Feb 1-7
Prep Week 2 Feb 8-14
Game 1 Feb 15-21
Game 2 Feb 22-28
Game 3 Mar 1-7
Game 4 Mar 8-14
Playoffs Mar 15-21 State Quarterfinals
Playoffs Mar 22-28 State Semifinals
Playoffs Mar 29-Apr 3 State Championship Game
But I can be way off so if anyone else has it looking different please share!!!
How about ADs and school districts grow a pair and play. Make her send state police to every gym and handcuff kids and coaches. Guarantee it won’t happen
That's a pretty good way to get fired. Good advice.
It wont happen because it's stupid. Irresponsible. And flat out selfish.
I don't see where the other 48 states who have elected to play HS sports are having problems managing the virus. Ohio managed a vey successful full schedule and playoff football season an have already started playing basketball. The powers that be should use the the other 48 states as an example and let the kids play. But of course they won't do that.
Will we see sports being shut down one at a time as their start dates approach, or will it all be canceled should February 1st come and football is not given the green light?
And when might we know game limits for each sport?
CDC has announced they will be issuing Vaccination Cards to all that receive one. Does anyone think that the NMAA will allow spectators if the card is presented? Do school districts require athletes and coaches to present a vaccination card prior to participation?
If so, there may be no seasons for any of us. Athletes and young people will likely be pretty far down the list when it comes to prioritizing who gets the vaccine and when. Seems like to me anyway ....
Monclef Slaoui is thinking a third of the population can be vaccinated by March...
https://www.businessinsider.com/moncef-slaoui-100-million-americans-vaccinated-by-march-2021-2020-12
My idea of proof of vaccination may not happen for spectators, but we may be on track for "herd immunity" by April for the first block of State Championships.
At what point do the NMAA, parents, coaches, kids, and schools all come together and say enough is enough and no matter what the govenor says we are going to play period!??
We arent going to meet her criteria and having everyone vaccinated is still a year or more away. The kids need this and its been shown around the country that it can be done. We should all be doing more to push for it.
Those of you that feel youth sports and activities are not a priority right now are wrong. There is ALOT of NM youth that are in a dark place right now and need these outlets and many more are headed down that same path the longer we wait. If the spring comes around and we are still watching everyone else play it will be tough to recover
We arent going to meet her criteria and having everyone vaccinated is still a year or more away. The kids need this and its been shown around the country that it can be done. We should all be doing more to push for it.
Those of you that feel youth sports and activities are not a priority right now are wrong. There is ALOT of NM youth that are in a dark place right now and need these outlets and many more are headed down that same path the longer we wait. If the spring comes around and we are still watching everyone else play it will be tough to recover
The big question is MLG leaving for a cabinet post? If she does, Lt. Governor Howie Morales , a HOF HS baseball coach, will more than likely start HS sports sooner than later..
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Apparently she was offered the Secretary of Interior position but turned it down so now we might have a pissed off MLG which is not good and may keep NM shut down forever!
OR........she might now be like what the hell I have no more political agendas so Im going to now open up NM and put kids back in school and they can play sports again!!!!’
let’s hope it’s the latter!!!!
OR........she might now be like what the hell I have no more political agendas so Im going to now open up NM and put kids back in school and they can play sports again!!!!’
let’s hope it’s the latter!!!!
I would expect virtually no change in the way she has handled covid to this point, at least in the short term.
I personally know you have the inside scoop so shoot. Or I will just call you later haha
For this that say it’s selfish and irresponsible for AD and school districts to say we are playing, I ask this are the other 47 states playing sports of all levels being selfish and irresponsible too? If you think we are playing this spring you are crazy. Most likely only spring sports will get the chance to play. This decision could have been made months ago so that those who wanted to play fall sports outside of our state and who had the means or opportunity to could have left. Instead we just pissed down their backs and told them it was raining
Make that 33 according to NM Shock. But still a vast majority. I was hoping MLG would leave for a cabinet position but it looks like it's not going to happen. No football, no BB. Crap.
Not according to me, according to Max Preps.
High school football championship updates in all 50 states - MaxPreps
MaxPreps News - Michigan pauses 42 days but finishes up as 35th and final state to complete fall 2020 season.
www.maxpreps.com
This site has state-by-state information: https://www.ncsasports.org/coronavirus-sports/high-school-sports-coronavirus. I don't know how accurate it is, but it seems like they are trying to keep it updated.
According to that site, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, and New Mexico did not play any fall sports. Many states have delayed the start of winter sports, and at least one state (Wisconsin) played in the fall but won't have winter sports.
According to that site, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, and New Mexico did not play any fall sports. Many states have delayed the start of winter sports, and at least one state (Wisconsin) played in the fall but won't have winter sports.
How each state handled HS football in 2020
https://blogs.columbian.com/high-sc...state-handled-high-school-football-this-fall/
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I do believe we are going to get athletics in the spring. With vaccinations; if we can show decreases in deaths and rates, regardless of raw data we are going to play. It’s not going to look like what we have had in the past but it will be something to build on.
Every decision a human being makes has an alternative that didn’t happen. I can tell you that officials have to consider all alternatives before acting. Long term consequences are something that , unfortunately, very few have taken into consideration.
To my fellow coaches....what are you really willing to give up? Here is a reality you may not have thought of. Are you willing to say let’s just get back to normal! In doing so, are you willing to pay $300 more in health insurance every month for the rest of your career? Are you willing to take a 10% ding on your pay to contribute more to your retirement? Are you willing to have an additional 5-10 years added to your retirement age?
Covid in economic terms is a negative externalitiy. The more people who get sick and the more people who die create what you call deadweight in financial terms. Too much deadweight can cause economic conditions which take years if not decades to correct.
The course of the virus is not sustainable economically. Too many states are looking out for today and neglecting tomorrow. We keep bragging about Texas....they are looking at a reduction in state revenue by 20% two years from now. This will be a result of their Covid response. New Mexico has dodged some major economic deadweight. You may not see it but most of you will benefit as will your children and their potential college funds. When these “bills” come due, states who can claim freedom now will be the first ones to make education cuts and athletic cuts in the future. Their tracks are simply not sustainable. At some point you have to pay.
Me personally....I like to pay now. I don’t like high interest and surprises in the future. Come see me 4 or 5 years from now and brag how good Texas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas are doing. Their teachers won’t be making squat. They will be in completely underfunded schools. Their pensions for teachers, police, and other government employers will be running dry.
It’s the sad reality of where we are.
Every decision a human being makes has an alternative that didn’t happen. I can tell you that officials have to consider all alternatives before acting. Long term consequences are something that , unfortunately, very few have taken into consideration.
To my fellow coaches....what are you really willing to give up? Here is a reality you may not have thought of. Are you willing to say let’s just get back to normal! In doing so, are you willing to pay $300 more in health insurance every month for the rest of your career? Are you willing to take a 10% ding on your pay to contribute more to your retirement? Are you willing to have an additional 5-10 years added to your retirement age?
Covid in economic terms is a negative externalitiy. The more people who get sick and the more people who die create what you call deadweight in financial terms. Too much deadweight can cause economic conditions which take years if not decades to correct.
The course of the virus is not sustainable economically. Too many states are looking out for today and neglecting tomorrow. We keep bragging about Texas....they are looking at a reduction in state revenue by 20% two years from now. This will be a result of their Covid response. New Mexico has dodged some major economic deadweight. You may not see it but most of you will benefit as will your children and their potential college funds. When these “bills” come due, states who can claim freedom now will be the first ones to make education cuts and athletic cuts in the future. Their tracks are simply not sustainable. At some point you have to pay.
Me personally....I like to pay now. I don’t like high interest and surprises in the future. Come see me 4 or 5 years from now and brag how good Texas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas are doing. Their teachers won’t be making squat. They will be in completely underfunded schools. Their pensions for teachers, police, and other government employers will be running dry.
It’s the sad reality of where we are.
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