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The Commonwealth Cup on September 19 will be moved to a later date
Blacksburg – Officials from the Atlantic Coast Conference, our counterparts from the University of Virginia, the campus leadership of Virginia Tech and the Chief Medical Officer of Virginia Tech Athletics, Drs. After consulting with Mark Rogers, it has been mutually agreed to move the game to Virginia Tech and football game Loney. Lane stems from COVID-19 issues at Virginia Tech until a later date at Virginia Stadium.
Virginia Tech will suspend its football practice for four days.
Virginia Tech now against NC State at Lane Stadium Sept. 26. Saturday will mark the start of the 2020 football season. Updates will be provided if any further changes to the 2020 schedule are deemed necessary.
“The safety of these young men and women as well as their physical and mental well-being is our priority as they are entrusted to our care by their families,” said the Director of Athletics. ” Whit Babcock. “While we share the disappointment of everyone hoping to start the football season against each of our state rivals, we are hopeful that the full ACC football schedule is due to the flexibility of the existing format permits. Despite this delay, our schedule is still Southeastern Conference Arranges closely with the 12 foot timeline.
“As we navigate this unprecedented time, we appreciate President Sands’ continued support for our student-athletes and tech athletics.” “We are still optimistic about the Fall Olympic Games playing their schedule. We similarly support Dr. Sands and our campus officials as they are committed to providing the best learning environment possible in this semester’s circumstances.”
“My primary concern is the well-being of the student-athletes on our football team.” Justin Fuente. “I hurt them because I know how badly they want to compete. After their spring session dramatically they were forced to find a way to train themselves and to their credit, they found a way to complete it.
“Many individuals worked tirelessly to train us and give us the opportunity to return to campus and return to the field of practice. All those individuals who are going the extra mile for our student-athletes, I am very grateful. I wonder how many people at Virginia Tech have invested so much in the success of our football team and our youth. ”
