University of Alabama students have officially returned to campus in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and they’re making news on twitter… and not for good reasons.
Alabama is one of the programs in the country doing whatever they can to keep the hopeful start of college football alive.
When the Big Ten and Pac 12 decided to cancel their fall football season, the SEC, ACC, and Big 12 made it clear that they’re planning on playing this fall.
With the hopeful start of college football season in just a few weeks, the conversation has resolved around how Universities can prevent the spread of the coronavirus, protect the athletes, and preserve the upcoming season.
It seems as though some Alabama students are not on the same page, and twitter has blown up with responses from students, fans, and even Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne himself on what was seen today in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama football center Chris Owens was one of the first to start the conversation.
He’s one of the many Alabama players doing whatever they can to play.
How about we social distance and have more than a literal handful of people wear a mask? Is that too much to ask Tuscaloosa? pic.twitter.com/gZ4MbbmBZn
— Chris Owens (@BGChrisOwens) August 16, 2020
Students can be seen gathering together on the sidewalk on “The Strip,” without masks and without social distance.
Greg Byrne then asked, “Who wants college sports this fall?”
Who wants college sports this fall?? 🏈⚽️🏐🏃🏼♀️🏃🏿
Obviously not these people!! 🤦🏼♂️
We’ve got to do better than this for each other and our campus community. Please wear your masks!😷 pic.twitter.com/OAFocYZwin
— Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) August 16, 2020
Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s daughter, Kristen Saban, also joined in on the matter:
Alabama students: We WaNt FoOtBaLL! LeT tHeM pLaY!
The same Alabama students: pic.twitter.com/sS0GDX1Pct
— Kristen Saban Setas (@KristenSabanS) August 16, 2020
She also tweeted these tweets:
And to the next person who tells me “well your dad should do a PSA”…We put out TWO PSA’s in March. One from our foundation and one from the football account. If you didn’t pay attention, that’s your problem. This isn’t his responsibility, it’s your own.
— Kristen Saban Setas (@KristenSabanS) August 16, 2020
And last but not least, this isn’t all about a football season. It’s about being responsible in general. Be an adult, wear your mask and stand 6 ft apart. It’s just so disappointing to see good work pulled backwards.
— Kristen Saban Setas (@KristenSabanS) August 16, 2020
Look I get it esp if you’re a freshman. You want the college experience, an actual bid day, etc. but in our new world, there’s responsibilities and huge prices to pay if mandates are ignored. It’s that simple. Local businesses will suffer again too.
— Kristen Saban Setas (@KristenSabanS) August 16, 2020
Alabama will find out on Monday the schedule for this fall.
Let’s hope, at this point, there will still be a season this year.
Roll Tide will keep you up to date with the very latest!
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