Amid concerns regarding COVID-19, the Southeastern Conference has canceled play for all remaining winter and spring sports.
This includes out-of conference contests, SEC championship tournaments, and each school’s spring football scrimmage. No football program will host a pro day for its NFL prospects.
Conference commissioner Greg Sankey made the necessary decision. It just makes everything else seem even worse somehow.
“This is a difficult day for all of us, and I am especially disappointed for our student athletes. The health and well-being of our entire conference community is an ongoing priority for the SEC as we continue to monitor developments and information about the COVID-19 virus.”
Full statement from @SEC: https://t.co/zY9Z9nkCgD
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) March 17, 2020
As per the SEC’s official statement:
“Team and individual practices, meetings and other organized gatherings, whether required or voluntary, remain suspended through at least April 15.”
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