Yah I think I've been equally as adamant that there's been no real, actual observable from national, state, or NCAA FB decision makers that they are ready to treat this thing as a "less than special" case. Still isn't, and is in fact trending the other direction.
I understand the point that you and others have made about "its about the money", but IMO we are beyond the point where if it was solely about the money........the SEC would have declared a normal season at Memorial Day when folks were feeling froggy.That they didn't seemed suspicious to me.
Recent events by the TX, SC, and GA governors have sort of laid that bare, and people are beginning to realize that YOLO is not about to rule the day in decision making. These were states that led the way in general re-opening and are leading the way frankly, in possibly breaking peoples hearts about the fall.
I think in a way, if it has to happen, its better than the South lead the way on this. Such a dominate force in the national psyche of football, if the heavy hitters of the B12, ACC, and SEC in red states modify or eliminate the season, it'll have a different impact than if we collectively threw in the towel because NY and California decided to sit out.