For the third time in a little over a week, Syracuse footballers have chosen not to practice because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. Syracuse.com reported that players want the school to perform more routine testing during fall camp. A Syracuse spokesman confirmed that the team did not keep its …
Read More »NCAA cancels championships as major football markets
The NCAA called off events for fall championships – a move Thursday that does not affect major college football – because not enough schools will compete in sports such as men’s and women’s football and women’s volleyball in the first semester. NCAA President Mark Emmert made the announcement in a …
Read More »No NCAA championships this fall due to coronavirus pandemic
NCAA President Mark Emmert said on Thursday that there will be no NCAA championships because there are not enough schools participating due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic – a decision that will affect 22 championships, including FCS football. “The Board of Governors has also determined that if you do not …
Read More »Purdue coach Jeff Brohm creates plan for spring football
Like many Big Ten coaches, Purbroe’s Jeff Brohm was disappointed and angry about learning the league had postponed the fall football season. He channeled those emotions into making a detailed plan for a spring season. Brohm’s proposal outlines an eight-game season beginning Feb. 27 and ending on April 17, with …
Read More »Recipients of Florida State wide challenge the handling of coronavirus school
The delicate balance of player safety and moving forward with football may have hit a tipping point at Florida State, where three wide receivers, including star Tamorrion Terry, have spoken publicly about a lack of transparency in coronavirus testing on the school. On Wednesday night, DJ Matthews tweeted that he …
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