No fans for Duke, cutouts instead

[RamblinWreck09]

UPDATE: Duke Announces Attendance Restrictions - Duke University

UPDATE: August 24, 2020

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How much would it cost us to fill their stadium with Bella Knox cutouts?

 

[zippyGT]

Kentucky Derby just texted to ticket holders that they're closing to fans, as well. Originally was 20% capacity.

 

[00Burdell]

So basically, no change in the number of fans at a Duke game.

 

[ScionOfSouthland]

 

[ramblin_wreck08]

So you’re saying they have a shot to fill the stadium to more than 25% or capacity?

 

[Skydog]

To me the cutouts are just creepy. I could do without those in any sport. I still can't believe the Masters is not allowing some fans. Or that the Indy 500 didn't allow any.

 

[smokey_wasp]

To me the cutouts are just creepy. I could do without those in any sport. I still can't believe the Masters is not allowing some fans. Or that the Indy 500 didn't allow any.

I didn't watch Indy. Really no fans? There are 250k seats and it's 2 and a half miles around. They could have social distanced 25-50k easy. But I guess you run into concession/bathroom issues, people getting in and out.

 

[BeeStorm]

To me the cutouts are just creepy. I could do without those in any sport. I still can't believe the Masters is not allowing some fans. Or that the Indy 500 didn't allow any.

I enjoy seeing the cutouts get hit by baseballs...

 

[smokey_wasp]

I enjoy seeing the cutouts get hit by baseballs...

This teddy bear took one right between the eyes. I do want to see a cutout get its head knocked off.

 

[BeeStorm]

This teddy bear took one right between the eyes. I do want to see a cutout get its head knocked off.

they should eliminate the nets, number the cutouts, and let people bet or guess which numbers will hit. like giant roulette.

 

[Skydog]

I didn't watch Indy. Really no fans? There are 250k seats and it's 2 and a half miles around. They could have social distanced 25-50k easy. But I guess you run into concession/bathroom issues, people getting in and out.

no fans. races earlier this year did have some fans and RVs. i dunno what the deal was.

 

[Skydog]

I enjoy seeing the cutouts get hit by baseballs...

well that changes things

 

[BigDanT]

they should eliminate the nets, number the cutouts, and let people bet or guess which numbers will hit. like giant roulette.

This is the best idea I’ve heard in a long time! Bravo sir

 

[ramblinwise1]

I heard that an outfielder tossed a foul ball to a cutout in a game over the weekend.

 

[RamblinWreck09]

I didn't watch Indy. Really no fans? There are 250k seats and it's 2 and a half miles around. They could have social distanced 25-50k easy. But I guess you run into concession/bathroom issues, people getting in and out.

They went to 50%, then to 25%, then to no fans with restrooms being the stated issue. 25% at Indy is still 100k fans, so I can't argue too much, I guess.

 

[Skydog]

They went to 50%, then to 25%, then to no fans with restrooms being the stated issue. 25% at Indy is still 100k fans, so I can't argue too much, I guess.

weird. i mean they could still let in like 3000 to 5000. those Iowa races had quite a few fans.

 

[JoltinJacket]

Ridiculous. The Dukies were ahead of their time when it comes to social distancing.

 

[Flywheel]

Please, please let it rain when they play at home.

 

[vapspwi]

Out of curiosity, I looked at Boston College’s ticket site (we play up there this year), since they seem the next most likely team on our schedule to play without fans.

Their first game (Ohio) will be played with no fans, and they say that if they sell tickets for the other games, it will be based on approval from state and local officials. So it sounds like they don’t really have a plan in place and there’s a decent chance they’ll play with no fans, IMHO.

JRjr

 

[yellowbritchies]

So basically, no change in the number of fans at a Duke game.

Ha! that got me smiling!