The world of sports has been turned upside down as a result of the coronavirus, with leagues around the world cancelling, postponing or suspending their seasons or playoffs.
It’s the right decision globally. At the end of the day, human life trumps sports. The downside is that sports would make life a lot easier during a time like this.
What’s done is done, though, and collegiate spring sports across the United States have been called off at least until the coronavirus is in check.
Most of America agrees with the NCAA’s decision to suspend future sporting events, but felt for the students who had their final year of eligibility stripped or cut short because of the virus.
The NCAA worked on making things right for those students on Thursday.
The NCAA agreed “to grant relief for the use of a season of competition for student-athletes who have participated in spring sports.”
There is a possibility that the same policy will be put in place for winter sport athletes as well. The Council Coordination Committee will discuss that.
As for recruiting, according to a report from Jeff Goodman of Stadium, the NCAA has suspended all recruiting for all sports until at least April 15. That includes on and off campus.
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