With the Big Ten and Pac-12 electing to postpone their respective seasons to the spring of 2021, the SEC, ACC and Big 12 conferences are still scrambling to find a way to play football this fall.
A day after President Donald Trump said it would be a “tragic mistake” not to play football this fall, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp took to Twitter on Wednesday afternoon to give his statement on the prospect of college football in Georgia.
Kemp wrote:
“Across the South, college football is a sacred tradition, and I want to see it played this year if we can ensure the safety of players, coaches and staff.”
Kemp retweeted SEC commissioner Greg Sankey’s Tuesday tweet that came after the Big 10 and Pac-12’s postponement decision. Sankey said he “remains comfortable”, with the SEC’s approach to playing football during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Based on recent discussions with university leaders and sports officials, I am confident that they are putting the health and well-being of our student athletes first. (2/4)
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) August 12, 2020
I commend the football community for working around the clock to incorporate public health guidance and appropriate protocols as they plan for the future. (3/4)
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) August 12, 2020
Although the league continues to deliberate how the season can go on, SEC practices are scheduled to begin Monday and, as of now, kickoff is slated for Sept. 26.