Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) students were delighted by the return of the NFL regular season last weekend. The event provided a much-needed sense of normalcy to a very unusual school year. However, coronavirus concerns have many unsure of how long the new season will last. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NFL kicked off its season Thursday, Sept. 10, with the Houston Texans against the Kansas City Chiefs. Approval from the Kansas City mayor and health\/emergency management directors meant that a limited attendance of fans in-stadium was possible. Despite this, many other teams chose not to allow in-person attendance for their first games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On campus, many students could not gather for their usual watch parties and celebrations. Instead, they have opted for watching in small socially-distanced groups or communicating their reactions via social media. Despite the limitations, students are still eager to see how the NFL season will play out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m excited, but I\u2019m not anticipating it lasting very long,\u201d TAMUK graduate student Pedro Gonzalez said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the NFL has implemented a number of health precautions to ensure the season runs safely. Teams are also allowed to choose whether fans will be allowed for future games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NFL season continues Thursday, Sept. 17, with the Cincinnati Bengals against the Cleveland Browns. The league is prepared for less than 16 games, and the weekend will serve as a trial for whether the season will carry on as it has begun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe all have to do our part here to be successful in completing our season. I think we have a plan that will get us there,\u201d NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in published reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unlike the NFL, Texas A&M University-Kingsville as per the Lone Star Conference has responded to COVID-19 by postponing its own football season until Spring 2021. For this reason, numerous students and sports fans on campus are excited for the rest of the upcoming NFL season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019ll be nice. Even though things are different, I\u2019d rather have some sports than absolutely no sports,\u201d Community Advisor Tanya Prazelini said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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