This coronavirus situation is getting worse by the day. I’m not trying to fear-monger, but that’s just the truth. Closures, restrictions, and preventative measures seem to grow exponentially by the day, if not the hour. They’re the right things to do, but it still sucks nevertheless.

Basketball and hockey are postponed, same with soccer. Baseball’s getting delayed at least two weeks, and it doesn’t seem like it’s getting any better anytime soon.

Awesome. Just awesome. Sports are done for the time being. Love it.

It’s only been a handful of days since this virus has taken its toll on the sports world, and I’m already starting to crack. Sure, “MLB The Show 20” just dropped and that’s been helping, but it’s still just a simulation at the end of the day. I need the real thing, the genuine article. I also need that 99 overall Mickey Mantle card, too, but that’s besides the point.

I needed my fix of watching competition. I couldn’t take it much longer. Even just a few days of no live sports was driving me crazy. Maybe that’s pathetic, but it’s true.

I didn’t know where to turn to.

Then I came across this.

Just like that, I fell in love.

My sister has described this as my “I’m Mrs. Nesbitt” moment.

That’s fair. Maybe I do need a slap in the face with my own arm.

But, don’t knock it ’til you try it. There’s something about seeing little marbles jostle for position like they’re at Daytona that gives me that needed fix, even if it’s just for a little bit.

I’ve been watching Jelle’s Marble Runs on YouTube for this research. I gotta say: I’m impressed by the production quality. Great graphics, attention to detail, commentary, the works. Really gets you into the races.

There are rally races that send the marbles — all of which have names and personalities — into the elements, and then grand prix races that emphasize speed and precision on more traditional courses.

Pure electricity. The strategy, the excitement, the speed, it’s all there.

I think I’m committing myself to either the duck team or Team Momo. Team Momo’s roster is just a tour de force of all-time names: Mo, Momo, Momomo, and Momomomo. You wanna talk about teamwork? Look at Team Momo. Not since Globo Gym has there been this amount of name synergy.

Maybe racing alone isn’t enough to itch that scratch. Don’t worry: they’ve got their own version of the Olympics, which will really come in handy if the actual Olympics are postponed or cancelled this year. Hit play, sit back, and enjoy the ride.

Just fantastic stuff. The fidget spinner knock-’em-out event is sensational.

Not to mention, this has to be great for my pals who gamble. Bovada, Odds Shark, and all these other sites need to get on the marble hype train.

In this uncharted territory without sports, we have to make due with what we have. If marble racing does just that, then sign me up for marble racing for the time being baby.