Bubble College Hoops?

[Hoosier_Vol]

NCAA Files Trademark for 'Battle in the Bubble' | The Action Network

 

[VolBricks]

That sounds like a bad movie title from the 80's, featuring Pauly Shore.

 

[TrumpedUpVol]

Absolutely no idea how the NCAA, or Big Ten for football, is going to pull off full-fledged bubbles while maintaining the illusion that the games are being played with student-athletes.

 

[Volfanatic_20]

I believe the bubble is for the ncaa tournament the only time it would work.

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

I believe the bubble is for the ncaa tournament the only time it would work.

Hearing non conference season will be played in bubbles. Starting thanksgiving. Hearing UT has told people calling about basketball tickets there are none

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

If we can play football without a bubble then why do we need a bubble for basketball?

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

If we can play football without a bubble then why do we need a bubble for basketball?

That's what ncaa wants,

 

[cncchris33]

If we can play football without a bubble then why do we need a bubble for basketball?

To be fair, there is currently no evidence that we can play football without a bubble. It is currently only theoretical model that the NFL and select NCAA conferences will attempt. There is evidence that the bubble method has worked in basketball, however.

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

Hearing our bubble could be Asheville if they do a bubble.

 

[Hoosier_Vol]

 

[Hoosier_Vol]

 

[VolGee4]

Bahamas or Sioux Falls? Tough choice.

 

[Hoosier_Vol]

Bahamas or Sioux Falls? Tough choice.

Just a VERY slight difference

 

[dobre_shunka]

What is the benefit of the "bubble" for sport tournaments that are one and done like the NCAA and conference basketball tournaments? It works for the NHL and NBA because there's a limited number of teams playing each other multiple times. Might be applicable for college baseball/softball but where is it better for basketball?

 

[Chris4Vols22]

What is the benefit of the "bubble" for sport tournaments that are one and done like the NCAA and conference basketball tournaments? It works for the NHL and NBA because there's a limited number of teams playing each other multiple times. Might be applicable for college baseball/softball but where is it better for basketball?

These early season tournaments are only single eliminations. All teams play multiple games and the same amount of games. Otherwise, the current format for basketball tournaments are already bubbles.