MARCH MADNESS WITHOUT FANS PER NCAA...

     In a move that is sure to be controversial, the NCAA has decided to keep fans from attending games for the National Championship. Mark Emmert, President of the NCAA, made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon. This is an unprecedented decision that will be met with derision by fans and the cities which stand to lose millions of dollars in revenue. In reality, the Board of Governors had little choice in making their decision.

While many fans will be disappointed and will disagree, it will safeguard thousands of Americans from the Covid-19 Virus. The World Health Organization has just declared the outbreak as a World Pandemic. There is no way to ensure fans would not be exposed to a virus that is exploding across the United States at this time. It is a high moral conclusion given all intendant circumstances. This isn't going to popular, but the NCAA deemed it necessary. 

Part of the reason the NCAA reached this decision is to avoid litigation for exposure to the virus. This isn't a political decision, although it is likely some will paint it that way. This was an unprecedented decision in a unique situation.

It is what it is. This was a decision not made lightly. I was in Italy 10 days ago. This is a severe virus. It is killing thousands of people. We should respect what the NCAA has done, in my opinion. 

 It will not be surprising if the Tournament is shut down entirely.