I’ve Got Those Coronavirus Dodger Blues – College Edition

As hysteria about Covid-19 spreads across our land (faster than the disease and possibly more dangerous than the disease) we have found ourselves entered into uncharted territory with the suspension of all professional sports activities, as well as college sports and activities. I have previously shared on here my love for college baseball. I am an avid college baseball fan. Well, this week the reaction to the Covid-19 virus affected something very near and dear to my heart. I had planned a trip to Anacortes, Washington to spend some time with my sons and their families. While there, my sons, grandsons and I had planned to drive down to Seattle to take in a University of Arizona vs University of Washington baseball game (or two). My elder son, Eric played his first season of college baseball with Jay Johnson, who is now the head coach at Arizona. He is one of the finest young coaches in college baseball, I might add. Eric and Jay were real good friends in college. Jay also roomed with my nephew Ryan for a couple of years and they are very close friends. I take in a U of A-game every year with my nephew whenever they come to So. California to play USC or UCLA. It’s always a special time for us. This year it was going to be particularly special, especially as I was going to be able to spend time with my sons and grandsons. But alas, all college games were canceled for the time being and with the uncertainty around flights, it was decided that I would stay home and we’d see about getting together after this situation all settled down. Needless to say, I was bummed.

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