There appeared to be some optimism earlier this year surrounding an on-time start to the college football season, but that positive outlook seems to be growing more negative as Sept. 5 draws closer.
On Wednesday, it was announced that multiple Ohio State players had tested positive for COVID-19 and that voluntary football workouts would be postponed for at least a week.
Not the news we wanted to hear: I've learned multiple Ohio State players have tested positive for COVID-19 and voluntary football workouts at OSU have been postponed for at least a week: https://t.co/QF6FfhZywj #Buckeyes @247Sports
— Dave Biddle (@davebiddle) July 8, 2020
Workouts could resume if quarantining and retesting produces better results, but there’s no current timetable for the Buckeyes to return.
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Here’s a look at what the university had to say:
“If a student-athlete tests positive for COVID-19, he/she will self-isolate for at least 14 days and receive daily check-ups from the Department of Athletics medical staff. Student-athletes living alone will isolate in their residence. If they have roommates, they will self-isolate in a designated room on campus.”
This news comes at roughly the same time as the Ivy League’s decision to cancel fall sports and activities — including football — due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It will be interesting to see which, if any other conferences, follow suit in cancelling or postponing football season.
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