With nearly everything being canceled due to the virus outbreak it has been interesting to see what the TV networks have come up with for sports programming. I got to watch a rugby match rerun on NBC yesterday which is my second favorite sport next to football.
In case you haven’t watched a rugby game it is a cross between wrestling and football in all appearances. It is more brutal than football in strength and endurance.
According to the International Rugby Board and its “Laws of the Game,” a rugby match lasts 80 minutes, divided into two 40-minute halves. A halftime period of no more than 10 minutes separates the halves. In non-international rugby matches, a controlling body or union can decide the length of a match, according to IRB rules.
The 80-minute match applies to the traditional rugby match that pits two teams of 15 players each. But rugby has variations in which different match lengths apply. IRB rules state an Under-19 game has two 35-minute halves for a total of 70 minutes. In Rugby 7s, which pits teams of seven players, matches are even shorter, at only 14 minutes total, or seven minutes per half. A competition final match in rugby 7s can last no longer than 20 minutes total. Under 19 and rugby 7s allow for additional time lost due to injuries, as well as extra time in an elimination match in which the score is tied.
Rugby has a relatively long game time compared to other sports. In contrast to the 80 minutes for a rugby match, an American football game, lasts 60 minutes, divided into four 15-minute quarters. When including clock stopping, penalties and time outs, a football game can last 3 hours or more. Meanwhile, a soccer match lasts 90 minutes, split into two 45-minute halves. Like football, once penalties, time outs and other clock stoppages are added into the total game time, a match may last several hours. For more info, you can find it here.
There are golf reruns to be found and I won’t be surprised to see football and basketball making an appearance. I feel bad for the sports announcers who have nothing to announce and sports reporters who have nothing to report. They are pretty much out of a job now. Now is a good time to read a book or have Amazon Prime.
Then there is the lost revenue from advertising both in the networks and local TV stations and the trickle-down to sports bars and food vendors.
Luckily many of us have other opportunities for entertainment inside our homes where we should be at this time – now is a good time to have family sports, card and board games, sing-alongs or whatever seems like fun during this extraordinary time in history. No sense in whining about it, make the most of what we have which may be a good time to bring families closer together.
It was so nice outside. I took the dog for a walk today. When I got back I got a chair from the garage and sat
on the front porch which doesn’t get the wind but is in the sun. I sat there an hour. It is great to enjoy
the day and clear ones head. The sun felt great.
I agree and I really enjoyed the sun out on the ski trail! Nothing better!!
It was a beautiful day of cross country skiing today! Sunny and temps in the 20’s and low 30’s! Forget golf, just a short 2 hour drive North and cross country skiing is going full force! I will be sending MV some pictures and maybe he can post them. I was 10 miles North of Grayling and the trails were incredible!
I went to about 5 stores looking for a Nintendo Switch (to occupy my time). All consoles are sold out due to low production from the virus. Looks like I will be stuck inside studying for a little while… probably a good thing!
On the bright side, I am really enjoying the sunshine today. It looks like the system late in the week could bring very heavy amounts of rain above 1 inch. Let’s hope the temperature profiles are accurate and the cold air stays to our north and west.
Today was beautiful outside!! I hope all the rain the end of the week misses us. Happy studying. Just think how much further ahead you will be.
Another absolutely gorgeous day for golf! Putting on a light pullover and heading out for 18 today! Who knew?!?? I LOVE LONG SPRINGS!!
CBS showed replays of college hoops tourney games yesterday afternoon. We have DirecTV and there is free HBO and Cinemax this weekend. I DVR’d a bunch of movies.
Remember how windy it was Friday? Our sweet boy said it would be nice if the wind could blow the virus away from us. Look out Canada! 🙂
First off, Slim, good post yesterday with regards to time change. Haven’t had much time to post with the craziness the past few days, but I agree we should stay on daylight time and leave it alone. As for the virus thing, wow, our whole way of life seems to have changed in a snap of the finger. Can’t think of anyone this doesn’t affect except maybe hermits who live in the mountains. Couldn’t be worse timing for us as we are to take over my place of work April 1. Not sure what to do now.
At this time it is clear and 23 here at my house.
Slim
Our school system is letting staff and students come get personal stuff on Monday I’m thinking that’s a sign the rest of the year is going to be cancel I told my gals prepare for that ….would not surprise me that graduation is outside on the football field and only family members can attend asap .. Major stores across America are closing United States will be shutting down soon and we will all be quarantined to our homes for weeks… something to prepare and think about folks ….Take care be vigilant and stay tuned ….INDY
Beginning Sunday, all of Walmart’s more than 4,700 US stores will be open from 6 am to 11 pm until further notice. The company said the shortened hours will help employees restock shelves overnight and clean stores. Thousands of Walmart stores are already operating under shortened hours.
I will be heading back from snow country today! I heard that cross country skiing is still going strong in and around Gaylord, mi! Plenty of snow and cold! I will be stopping by a major cross country ski trail near Grayling on the way home today! I will try and send some photos to MV! Incredible winter up here! I love these long winters!
Here is the site providing the world Covid 19 updates
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#news
Thanks
Thanks for the link.
Not nice to look at but thanks for the link.
Slim