{"id":132803,"date":"2020-07-06T21:51:46","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T02:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=132803"},"modified":"2020-07-06T21:52:25","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T02:52:25","slug":"random-thoughts-snodgrass-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2020\/07\/06\/random-thoughts-snodgrass-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Random Thoughts: Snodgrass and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SCOTT TRUXELL\/<\/strong>independent sports editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week\u2019s Random Thoughts are centered around former Ohio High School Athletic Association Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass, 2020 Major League Baseball schedules, the Ivy League, high school sports in Ohio and a big money contract, the richest in pro sports history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jerry Snodgrass<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dismissal of OHSAA Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass came as a shock to many people around the state (see related story).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He’s a well-liked guy and his abrupt depature isn’t sitting well with some people. He came under fire for canceling winter sports tournaments and spring sports but honestly, there really anything else he could do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some would argue the tournaments could have been made up late in the spring or even early summer, and others believe spring sports could have been played in the summer. However, it really wasn’t practical, but that’s a discussion for a different time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless if you agree or disagree with his decisions, he had the best interest of OHSAA schools at heart. I wish him the best of luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MLB schedules<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major League Baseball unveiled the 2020 schedule Monday night and it\u2019s no surprise the Yankees and the defending World Series champion Washington Nationals will meet on opening night, July 23, followed by the Giants and the L.A. Dodgers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The remainder of teams will begin their respective 60-game regionalized schedules the following day or night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cincinnati Reds will open at home against the Tigers at 6:10 p.m. July 24. The first seven games of the season will be at home. I had hoped the Reds would be among the teams that played on the 23rd, but obviously that didn\u2019t happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cleveland Indians will begin the season at home against Kansas City at 7:10 on July 24 and the Cubs will host the Brewers at the same time. The White Sox will host the Twins at 7:10 p.m. on July 24. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let the countdown begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ivy League<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to theathletic.com, an announcement will come tomorrow that the Ivy League will play its college football games in the spring of 2021 instead of this fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assuming this correct, could that lead to a domino effect, with other conferences or leagues following suit? It\u2019s quite possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will they play?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a growing number of cases and more players testing positive, I can\u2019t be alone in wondering if Major League Baseball, the NBA or the NHL will call off restart plans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I had to guess, it would be the NBA or NHL, but it\u2019s possible all three will go on as planned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Closer to home<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about fall high school sports in Ohio? Will they be played?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this point, your guess is as good as mine but I have to admit I\u2019m starting to squirm a bit. Practices for fall sports are scheduled to begin August 1, but I wonder if that date will get pushed back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also wonder if a fall-spring sports swap is a real possibility. It\u2019s been proposed in Michigan and I know it\u2019s been talked about by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. I also know nothing is off the table at this point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personally, I\u2019m not exactly in favor of a switch because it doesn\u2019t seem overly practical. Who has thoughts on switching fall and spring sports? Send them to sports@thevwindependent.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big money<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 years and well over $400 million. Perhaps over $500 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s the contract extension between the Kansas City Chief and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the MVP of Super Bowl 54, and it\u2019s the richest in pro sports history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the thing about those types of contracts \u2013 they rarely get played out, meaning at some point they\u2019re renegotiated or restructured for one reason or another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also create all sorts of salary cap problems, because other top notch players usually have to exit stage left because there isn\u2019t enough money to go around to pay multiple stars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll be surprised if this contract is honored as written from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have thoughts or comments on any of the above subjects, feel free to email me at sports@thevwindependent.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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