KNOXVILLE – With the sports world still seemingly in flux, whether or not college football will be in full swing this fall remains to be seen.
Even if teams take the field, fan presence in stadiums will be a huge question mark due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer joined Nashville sports radio station 104.5 The Zone’s Midday 180 on Wednesday, providing context on how UT will approach the college football season.
Fulmer remained positive about the prospect of spectators being in Neyland Stadium, but warned fans to take precautions in order for that to happen.
Everybody keeps asking me if we’re going to be playing football with fans this season. Truth is, Vol fans statewide can help determine that outcome.
From now through kickoff, masks are a must. pic.twitter.com/mXyL1wqC57
— Phillip Fulmer (@phillipfulmer) June 25, 2020
“I am confident,” said Fulmer when asked about his confidence level of football happening this fall. “I don’t think anybody knows exactly yet what that will look like.
“We’re planning on a full stadium and adjust from there. If we don’t, we’re in trouble. It’s easier to adjust down than adjust up. Hopeful that the trend will turn back down after it’s turned up in our country in places. Bend the curve back down and we can all participate if we want to.”