A statement from Wisconsin football Head Coach Paul Chryst on the tragic death of George Floyd

Wisconsin’s Head Coach gives his thoughts on the tragedy and the country in this difficult moment

[lawrence-newsletter]The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has sparked protesting throughout the country and even throughout the world. Many high profile figures and organizations have been giving their thoughts as they stand in solidarity with a hurting nation. Wisconsin Head Coach Paul Chryst released a statement yesterday on Wisconsin football’s Twitter page.

The part of the quote that does not fully show up on the Twitter picture reads as follows:

“We need to be better, individually and collectively. Our priority as a football program is to ensure everyone feels safe and valued and my commitment to our players remains helping them grow in their journey as student athletes and men.”