In August 2020 the Big Ten and Pac-12 collegiate athletic conferences voted to postpone fall sports due to the coronavirus epidemic. College administrators in the conferences cited concerns that athletes who contract even mild cases of Covid-19 may be at increased risk of developing myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle that can be fatal if left untreated. Opponents of the decision argue that sports like college football are an important source of revenue for colleges and college age athletes are at a low risk of dying from the coronavirus. Opponents include President Donald Trump and some of college football’s biggest stars including Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and Penn State head coach James Franklin.
@6WQYBY34yrs4Y
Yes. Decision to be made at the University level whether they will participate.
@8D937L44yrs4Y
and also in the summer.
@8D5Z5W34yrs4Y
Depending on the sport that’s being played. Sports that require physical contact should not be played.
@7K3NC6Z4yrs4Y
@2ZBFV4V4yrs4Y
Why would the government have a say?
@8C4Q7JD4yrs4Y
Well it depends on the sport that is going to be played in the fall. I believe football shouldn't be played because you have to have physical contact with someone else that could possibly have the virus.
