Swamp Gas wrote:One of the possibilities that has been thrown out there is games with no fans. If that happens, how does that affect bands? On one hand, there would be no fans to play for. On the other, the band might be more critical than ever as fast as creating something that vaguely resembles an atmosphere for the players.
It's pretty easy to watch recent events and see what this fall may very well look like (assuming there are games). Both the Bundesliga and English Premier League are experimenting with adding sound--including big cheers for a goal by the home team and howls of anger for a bad foul by the away team. The English, being polite, also include more muted cheers for away goals, lol.
Djokovic's Adria tennis event allowed full stands. It also shut down early as basically everyone involved tested positive. There are other tennis events going on in the US that are attempting the 25-30% capacity approach; one just ended in Atlanta. Meanwhile, the PGA marches on without fans, and I believe Korean baseball is doing the same.
I agree with the thought that home bands will be more important than ever, if fans are barred, or if there are things like a 25-30% capacity limit.
Meanwhile, Sherrington thinks we may have spring football:
https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/oklah ... he-option/