With local and regional health regulations preventing fans from attending, the college football playoff semifinal at Rose Ball is “on the move.” Los Angeles Times. The game is one of two semifinals played on January 1, and has been the subject of much controversy due to the rejection of offers to allow family and friends to attend the games.
Although sports officials have lobbied family and friends to join the Rose Bowl, their efforts have not paid off as local and regional health officials in California try to stem the spread of Kovid-19. In particular, state health officials have been denied two appeals to join family and friends, according to Times.
If the place of the rose bowl is shaken, which is “almost certain” Times The AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Reporter Sam Farmer States, has been moved to the CFP semifinals.
It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. Pasadena City Council will have the final say on whether the “Rose Ball” label can be used by another city, according to Times.
Momentum has recently been chosen to move the game. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly expressed frustration at the prospect of playing without parents, indicating that his team could boycott the game. Clemson coach Debo Savinny echoed that sentiment.
“Parents can’t come if they play in the playoffs,” Kelly said Friday, adding that his team was ready to compete with Clemson in the ACC Championship game. “Why can’t it be the Rose Bowl in Las Vegas? Why can’t it be the Rose Bowl in any other town? Where’s the flexibility? One thing those kids have done is incredibly flexible.”
The second CFP semifinal is the Sugar Ball in Orleans, which also sets for January 1.
