BIRMINGHAM — The sports world has been placed on hold during the coronavirus pandemic.
Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey issued a statement on Twitter Sunday night thanking fans for their loyalty during extraordinary times. He also discussed how student-athletes are dealing with the cancellation of games and events.
“In the past few days we have moved from the certainty of a men’s basketball tournament championship game today to a circumstance where many things in our world feel uncertain,” Sankey Tweeted. “Needless to say, this is an unprecedented experience for us all. We take very seriously each decision made related to coronavirus/COVID-19.
“We all care about sports, but we care more deeply about the people involved in our sports. For them, I can only imagine, the shock, disappointment, anger and frustration that comes from learning your season, your championship, your opportunity to be with your team, and your desire to pursue your passion have been disrupted. For our fans, thank you for your loyalty during these extraordinary times. And, please know the leadership of the Southeastern Conference, including myself, our presidents and chancellors and the SEC’s athletics directors, will consider carefully the manner in which we move forward.”