Father Jenkins came out with an editorial in the NYT that showed a lot of optimism about the opening of college football. However, he noted, “Fans in the stadium, however, are a different matter. Fighting Irish fans regularly fill Notre Dame Stadium’s 80,000 seats. I see no way currently to allow spectators unless we restrict admissions so that physical distancing is possible.”
This is pretty much saying that there will be minimal fans, tailgating, and an overall environment that is like nothing Notre Dame Fighting Irish football Saturdays have ever seen. Do I think this is the right thing to say.