The hits just keep coming for the SEC. First it was Florida, after their head coach Dan Mullen wanted 90,000 fans to pack The Swamp this weekend. Then a rash of positive cases has made them postpone their game against LSU this weekend.
Breaking: The SEC announced that Saturday's game between No. 10 Florida and LSU has been postponed after the Gators have seen a surge in positive COVID-19 tests this week. pic.twitter.com/lr3fzJTgmO
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 14, 2020
That wasn’t even the biggest news out of the day from the conference, as Alabama’s head coach Nick Saban and their athletic director Greg Byrne had both tested positive for COVID-19.
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, per UA. Saban directed @alaftbl practice from home today.
— Cecil Hurt (@CecilHurt) October 14, 2020
Saban will not be on the sidelines for the huge game against Georgia this weekend. Offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will take over for Saban.
Alabama coach Nick Saban & AD Greg Byrne test positive for COVID. Offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will oversee “preparations” for Georgia game, while Saban works from home
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) October 14, 2020
The hits just keep coming this college football season and don’t expect that to change.