I guarantee there is some actuary that has done the math on lawsuits and liability, that is the primary driving force behind B1G cancelling. It's about safety, not player safety, financial safety for the institutions. Even if every player signed a waiver to play and not sue, (which nobody with a lawyer will do), is such a waiver bullet proof? All it will take is one player with a high power ambulance chaser to file suit, the flood gates open. Even if the suit fails, that is a lot of $$s spent on legal costs for the universitys. How do you insulate yourself from being sued by fans going to stadiums. The potential unknown variables of liability costs is why we don't have a season.
It seems like participating in a voluntary activity waives your claim to sue, but we know that isn't the case. I am left leaning, I want a season, but I would be hesitant to attend a game in person. Economically, this is devastating for any college town, so I can't fathom how they survive if there isn't a season. Can a season be successful with selling every 3rd row and mask requirements? There has to be a better thought out solution.