Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey sent a memo to all programs within the conference Wednesday reminding coaches and players to wear masks while on the sideline. The memo was obtained by ESPN.
The reminder came following a number of coaches failing to keep their masks on during last weekend’s season-opening competition, including new Mississippi State coach Mike Leach, who said he tried to keep his mask on but continued pulling it down to call plays.
The memo warned that “additional action” could be taken against coaches and players who don’t comply with conference regulations regarding COVID-19 safety.
“This past weekend, many fulfilled the requirements established by the Task Force and your commitment to these new requirements are appreciated,” the memo read. “Others, including some head coaches, assistant coaches, support staff and student-athletes need clear reminders of the requirement they fulfill the new health protocols intended to minimize the potential spread of COVID-19.”
“We will continue to monitor games and will take additional action, if necessary, to ensure adherence to the approved Task Force requirements as we all work to maintain a healthy environment for everyone around our games,” the memo said.
The full memo can be read below.
Here’s the recent memo that the SEC commissioner sent to football coaches about the league’s mask rules. More on that issue here: https://t.co/QVHcWiNSF9 pic.twitter.com/gsqbcg4O3X
— Alan Blinder (@alanblinder) October 2, 2020
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