Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger referred to their football program as being the gold standard for controlling and protecting the players throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ehlinger has a point, considering the Texas football program has not had a positive test since the initial onboarding process back in June. Everyone is aware of how quickly this could change each week, therefore it’s important to note that the Longhorns have zero positive cases ahead of their season opener against UTEP on Sept. 12.
According to Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesman, this includes players, coaches and other personnel.
Texas spokesman said the Longhorns have zero positive tests among their players, coaches and other personnel. Texas meets UTEP at 7 tonight.
— Kirk Bohls (@kbohls) September 12, 2020
It provides weight to the common argument that the players are essentially safer on campus in a structured environment than in their hometowns. Texas is testing players and staff three times a week to assure they’re abiding by the proper health and safety measures.
Other Big 12 programs such as Baylor, TCU and Oklahoma State have had to postpone their season openers due to coronavirus concerns. In order to get through this fall college football season entirely, teams will need to be incredibly disciplined.
Texas has done an exceptional job of that the last three months.