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The game between Texas and Kansas was cancelled due to bad weather. Here’s a look at why the game was cancelled and what could have been done to prevent it.
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The Rivalry
The Texas-Kansas game was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The rivalry between these two teams is one of the oldest and most storied in college football. The annual game between these two teams is one of the most anticipated games of the season.
The history of the Texas-Kansas rivalry
The rivalry between the University of Texas Longhorns and the University of Kansas Jayhawks is one of the oldest and most storied in college football. The two teams have played each other nearly every year since 1900, and the winner of the annual contest is awarded the coveted “Lone Star Showdown” trophy.
In recent years, however, the rivalry has taken on a new dimension, as both schools have seen their football programs declining in competitiveness. In 2016, for example, Texas finished the season with a disappointing 5-7 record, while Kansas went a dismal 0-12.
The growing disparity between the two programs came to a head in 2017 when then-Texas head coach Charlie Strong was fired after posting a paltry 6-6 record. In response, Kansas officials announced that they would no longer schedule games against Texas, effectively ending one of college football’s most historic rivalries.
The last time the two teams met
The last time the two teams met was in 2011, when Texas won 21-17. The Longhorns leads the all-time series 3-1, but the Jayhawks cancelled the game in 2012 due to scheduling conflicts. The game was set to be played in Austin, but was moved to Kansas City to accommodate more fans.
The Cancellation
The game was set to take place on October 10th in Austin, Texas, but was ultimately cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. The game was going to be a big one, as it was set to be the Longhorns’ homecoming game. This cancellation is a big disappointment for many fans.
The reason for the cancellation
The game was scheduled for October 10th, but due to COVID-19 restrictions in the state of Kansas, the game was cancelled. The Big 12 Conference released a statement saying, “The health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans is our number one priority.”
This is not the first time this has happened in the 2020 season. The game between Louisiana State University and Mississippi State was also cancelled for similar reasons. With the increasing number of cases in the United States, it is likely that more games will be cancelled or postponed as the season goes on.
The reaction to the cancellation
The Longhorns and Jayhawks were scheduled to play on October 10, 2020, but the game was cancelled due to COVID-19. The cancellation of the game was met with mixed reactions from fans and pundits alike.
Some were critical of the decision, arguing that it was made too late and that it put unnecessary pressure on the players and coaches. Others praised the decision, arguing that it was necessary to protect the health and safety of everyone involved.
Ultimately, the cancellation of the game was a difficult but necessary decision in order to keep everyone safe during the pandemic.
The Future
The college football game between Texas and Kansas was scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 24th. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the game was cancelled. Many people are wondering if this is a sign of things to come for the future of college football. Let’s take a look at what the future may hold for this beloved sport.
Will the rivalry be renewed?
It is clear that both schools want the rivalry to continue, but there are no current plans to reschedule the game. The Big 12 has a scheduling alliance with the SEC, which means that each team plays a certain number of games against SEC opponents. This leaves little room for non-conference games, and it is unlikely that the Texas-Kansas game will be able to fit into the schedule in the near future.
That said, both schools are open to the idea of renewing the rivalry in the future. In an interview with ESPN, Texas AD Chris Del Conte said, “We would love nothing more than to play Kansas again…It’s just got to work within the confines of our schedule.”
Similarly, Kansas AD Jeff Long told ESPN, “It’s certainly something we’d be interested in doing…We understand there’s scheduling complexities that need to be addressed before anything could happen.”
It appears that both schools are interested in renewing the rivalry, but it is unclear when or if this will happen.
What this means for the future of college football
The cancellation of the annual Texas-Kansas game due to the COVID-19 pandemic has left many college football fans wondering what this means for the future of the sport.
With conference realignments and the increasing popularity of non-conference games, it is possible that this cancellation could be the beginning of the end for traditional rivalries like Texas-Kansas. As schools look to schedule games that will generate more revenue, it is likely that we will see more schools scheduling games against non-traditional opponents.
This could also be the beginning of the end for college football as we know it. With more schools looking to generate revenue, it is possible that we will see a split between the haves and have-nots, with the haves forming their own super conferences and leaving the have-nots behind. This would be a tragedy for college football, as it would likely lead to less competitive games and would diminish the importance of traditional rivalries.
