Tag: Big Ten Postponement

WATCH: Wisconsin players speak about the postponement of the fall season

Earlier this morning, Wisconsin Football released a short video that included interviews from Eric Burrell, Faion Hicks, Cole Van Lane…

Earlier this morning, Wisconsin Football released a short video that included interviews from Eric Burrell, Faion Hicks, Cole Van Lanen, Garrett Groshek, Jack Coan, and Isaiahh Loudermilk that talked about their reactions to the Big Ten’s decision to postpone the fall sports season.

The group talked about the initial struggle and anger from hearing the decision to postpone but continued to how they are still competing and preparing for an eventual season. The players mentioned that the team is getting through this with a positive attitude and by supporting each other, while also remaining hopeful for any breakthroughs that could bring the season back sooner.

Wisconsin Football gave the players an opportunity to speak about their perspective on the postponement of fall sports, and it came together nicely to show a very united team.

Big Ten releases statement on the Nebraska lawsuit and how their decision was reached

After eight University of Nebraska football players sued the Big Ten last week over their decision to postpone the fall football season…

After eight University of Nebraska football players sued the Big Ten last week over their decision to postpone the fall football season the conference released a statement yesterday detailing their voting process and how they reached the decision.

The lawsuit listed the three following counts:

  • Wrongful interference with business expectations — that the season represents an opportunity for players to work towards a career in football and develop brands for name/image/likeness use later.
  • Breach of contract by not holding an actual vote within its Council of Presidents and Chancellors.
  • Declaratory judgment by either not actually voting on the decision or being unable to produce evidence of a vote.

Kevin Warren and the Big Ten, now, clearly cited that there was indeed a 11-3 vote in favor of postponement, a number “which far exceeds the 60% threshold required by the Big Ten By-Laws.”

This statement is one of the first from the conference since their decision that clearly cites how and why it was reached.

Many have criticized the conference for their lack of transparency this past month and even though it took a lawsuit to get this information out, at least fans, players and parents now know what went on during the conference’s meetings in early August.

Maybe knowing the “how” isn’t enough for those who still want to understand the “why,” but according to the statement the conference will “continue to be transparent as it actively considers options to get back to competition when it is safe to play.”

I’d agree that they haven’t been the least bit transparent leading up to yesterday, so maybe the word choice of “continue to be transparent” isn’t fitting. But at least the information is coming out and giving clarity to the current situation.

WATCH: Scott Van Pelt rants on Big Ten considering late fall start date

Saturday morning, a tweet went viral from Unnecessary Roughness that was taken from ESPN’s Sportscenter with Scott Van Pelt about his opi…

On Saturday morning, a tweet went viral from Unnecessary Roughness that was taken from ESPN’s Sportscenter with Scott Van Pelt about his opinion of Big Ten talks to start the fall season around Thanksgiving or January.

Van Pelt felt that it was pointless to start at the midpoint of the season for other conferences like the SEC, ACC, and Big 12 that are planning to start in late September. He went on to say that the Big Ten would not have a chance to compete for the National Championship and that the only trophies to be seen in the Big Ten would be from rivalry games.

Some Wisconsin players like Eric Burrell, Adam Bay, and Faion Hicks really empathized with Van Pelt’s viewpoint, and have tweeted in support of his perspective.

Paul Chryst has doubts about playing spring football

In his interview today with Big Ten Network, Paul Chryst spoke about his reaction to the postponement of the fall sports season and gave his thoughts about possibly playing in the spring.

Chryst stated that he has “some concerns” about playing football in the spring, and cited his doubts about the practicality of having two seasons in one year. He then pivoted to the point that the team will be focusing on what they can control going into the fall, and stated that the team will make the most of their new offseason within the guidelines set by the Big Ten.

In his interview today with Big Ten Network, Paul Chryst spoke about his reaction to the postponement of the fall sports season and gave his thoughts about possibly playing in the spring.

Chryst stated that he has “some concerns” about playing football in the spring, and cited his doubts about the practicality of having two seasons in one year. He then pivoted to the point that the team will be focusing on what they can control going into the fall, and stated that the team will make the most of their new offseason within the guidelines set by the Big Ten.

It is refreshing to hear Paul Chryst speaking positively about what his team wants to do in the fall when there is so much pessimism surrounding college football right now. Time will tell if the Big Ten does play in the spring, but judging from the words of Chryst and other Big Ten coaches, a spring season seems very impractical.