What's confusing? Big 10's approach to COVID-19

Here we are at an Iowa game, with daughter Kirstin and son-in-law, Gage. 

Steve and I at an Iowa State game in 2019. We attended Iowa games for about 25 years,
but also went to Ames at least once each season.
The Big 10 needs to readjust its attendance rules this year, I write

This is the first season in more than 25 years that the Baker family has not attended University of Iowa home football games.

Husband Steve decided to drop our season tickets before COVID-19 hit the United States, but going to the games was a way to stay connected with many friends who live in Eastern Iowa. We stopped because there were numerous new rules to follow, parking was a constant issue and the games are on television.

I was the only huge Iowa State fan in the Hawkeye bunch, but that was acceptable to most of my good friends. They know I went to college in Ames and attended Iowa State games with my dad, Emery Cox. 

Since Matt Campbell was hired in Ames and local, neighbor kids joined the Cyclones grid program, the passion has grown. I also mostly prefer the style of football played in the Big 12.

That said, the students in Iowa City and Ames have much in common. It is the conference leadership that treats this football season so oddly.

First they were going to play, then suddenly, not. But the Big 12 and other conferences started the season fairly successfully, and the decision was to start last weekend. In the last several days, some 22 students on the Wisconsin team have tested positive for the virus, and the Badgers game with Nebraska was impacted. It was a rocky start to the Big 10 season, but that's typical in 2020.

It's just too bad some students, the cheer squad, pom squad, and pep band at Iowa aren't participating in the Hawkeye games. They could do so -- pretty safely -- if they wear masks, and stand at least six feet apart in the stands.

That's what they do in Ames, and it adds flavor to the games. Limit the fans, require masks, and kick out anyone who doesn't follow the rules.

Iowa is in a special situation because of the stadium's location next to The Iowa Children's Hospital. The Wave (which is hands down my favorite part of the game) raises spirits of all who participate.

It can be done safely, I think, with just a few more people in the stands.

The Iowa officials should allow some common-sense changes in policy during the grid season, and then enforce the rules. 

Please.