Everything you need to know is in my blog.

https://fortyminutesofhoopsfun.wordpress.com/2021/01/31/special-blog-lots-of-uncertainty-about-covid-and-the-2021-ncaa-tournament/

Comments on this and any of my other podcasts and blogs are welcome anytime.  Please continue to stay safe and healthy, everyone.

Several dates up to the Final Four will have a slightly different schedule than what fans have accustomed to since 1985.

The key details are here, as well as my blog at https://fortyminutesofhoopsfun.wordpress.com/

Again, thank you so much for listening and please leave some comments anytime.

Due to the persistent state of COVID-19 and what direction President Joe Biden decides to steer us going forward, the 2021 version of The Big Dance will be truly one to remember.  I lay out the reasons why this is going to be one exciting time to watch or for some of you, listening to Westwood One on the TuneIn app.

Coach K of Duke had some rather choice words on Tuesday night.  For those who did not hear or see the Zoom press conference, he mentioned about how the conferences are muddling through trying to schedule games, adhere to testing on planes, buses, staying in hotels, and during practices.  I came away thinking, 'Are playing the games really necessary?'  Considering that case records in the USA are setting new records every day, the facts from frontline workers and important medical officials continue to mention:  Wear your mask and keep your distance, especially inside any public place--whether it is at a grocery store, Wal-Mart, Target, shopping mall, or restaurant if your area allows a few people to welcome customers.

As ugly as that sounds, please realize that all of the Power 5 schools have excellent medical facilities.  My biggest concern involves some of the mid-majors, especially those in the West that some student-athletes have to take a long drive to find the nearest hospital.  With hundreds of games already either canceled or postponed, this unprecedented season is slowly moving along...even with DePaul having not played one game and Tennessee playing once.  Xavier on the other hand has played all seven games as of December 9 and are perfect in terms of having negative cases.

My best advice, continue to check out websites like the NCAA and ESPN for all of the latest deals.  Of course, also check my blog where I update major cancellations and any important games worth noting at fortyminutesofhoopsfun.wordpress.com.

The normal 13 sites used over a three week period will not happen due to the sudden spike in COVID-19 cases nationwide.  There are talks between the NCAA and the State of Indiana that Indianapolis could be the hosting site, and would make total sense considering the state of this pandemic. Thanks again for listening and please leave some comments.