Assuming all 16 games get played and the season plays out normally, is there still an "asterisk" associated with this season? Will the last team standing have that little bit of shred of illegitimacy due to no preseason, no (or few) fans, opt outs, etc?
Curious to hear opinions.
Agreed.
it’s an odd year, but everyone is dealing with it
it’s an odd year, but everyone is dealing with it
surprisingly having a level playing field has been a common factor in all the asterisk seasons, so level playing field should not affect whether it deserves an asterisk
the reasons for an asterisk are that it is a different kind of season -- no preseason games -- effectively no OTAs -- different socialization rules. There are factors that affect the idea of level playing field in that some teams will have fans and others won't.
this season may in fact be asterisk worthy -- there are a number of unusual impacts on the way teams usually do business
Provided they play a full season.
No asterisk if the Giants win the Super Bowl, or go 2-14.
It only becomes that if the year gets cut short somehow, not all teams play 16 games, teams are forced to play without several impact players who aren't actually injured, etc. Stuff like that.
But if they make it through mostly unscathed - which yes, it's going to be a challenge - it's a completely legitimate year and for whoever hoists the trophy at the end, it counts like all the rest.
Why would circumstances change that? I don’t understand the premise that they should.
Nope. It's never bought up as illegitimate.
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Of course this year is different. I don’t think a full asterisk unless teams start falling apart, or Covid creates material disadvantages (like fans at certain stadiums only - that’s nonsense).
Also I don’t think no pre season Games has had an adverse effect either.
Eberyteam has a lesser home field advantage, but is that enough to say this should be an asterisk season? The replacement year was way more of an asterisk season.
Agreed. As long as the postseason isn’t affected by COVID and they play the full schedule I’ll consider it to be legit.