This week, the SEC had to make many hard decisions including cancelling all regular-season conference and non-conference competitions, all remaining SEC championship events, spring football games, and pro days. They also noted that other athletics activities, including team and individual practices, meetings and other organized gatherings, whether required or voluntary, remain suspended through at least April 15.
On Wednesday, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey had a media conference call in which he addressed many questions, especially regarding the 2020 college football season.
Regarding the 2020 football season, here is what Sankey had to say when asked about the season started in September:
“That’s my focus. I’m a half-full perspective kind of a person so I have optimism. We have taken measures as have our colleague conferences. At this time, if I read those health leaders, they say we are going to have a period of time and we’ll see what happens with the growth of these cases and we’ll make decisions down the road.”
Sankey also addressed the issue of spring practice:
“I’m confident that, if we’re not able to practice further this spring, I’m confident we’ll be seeking opportunities to be sure our teams are adequately prepared heading into the season.” The public health realities will dictate how that would look.
I’m not going to be overly optimistic about the return to practice. We haven’t fully closed that opportunity but I think practically that window is pretty narrow.”
Clearly, there are still decisions that have to be made. Although spring practices may not happen, Sankey is confident the 2020 season will happen as planned.
Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated with the latest.
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