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2021 College Football Playoff: Forfeit, cancellation policies announced as COVID-19 omicron variant spreads

December 22, 2021Articles, College Football, Covid-19, FYI, NCAA, News, PressedCFP, College Football Playoff, Covid-19, Covid-19 cancellation policy, National Championship, Omicron variant, Taxslayer Gator Bowl, Texas A&M

The CFP announced Wednesday its policies in handling teams dealing with COVID-related issues. Tap below to read the article by CBSSports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2021-college-football-playoff-forfeit-cancellation-policies-announced-as-covid-19-omicron-variant-spreads/

MLB, Red Sox dispute Hunter Renfroe’s claim that league said to stop COVID-19 testing

September 9, 2021Covid-19, FYI, MLB, News, PressedCovid testing, Covid-19, Hunter Renfroe, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB, Red Sox, SEC Baseball, Steve Gardner, USAToday

Former Diamond Dog Hunter Renfroe calls out the Red Sox and MLB on Covid testing. Tap below to read the article by Steve Gardner for USAToday https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/redsox/2021/09/09/red-sox-told-mlb-stop-covid-tests-hunter-renfroe-alleges/8263887002/

Kirby Smart ‘concerned’ as Georgia football program deals with spike of COVID-19 cases

September 6, 2021Articles, College Football, NCAA, Odds and Ends, Pressed, SEC FootballAthens Banner-herald, Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall, Covid-19, Georgia Bulldogs, Kirby Smart, Marc Weiszer, UAB, USAToday

Apparently Covid-19 is becoming a concern for Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart. Tap below to read the article by Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald for the USAToday. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2021/09/06/georgia-football-covid-19-spike-kirby-smart/5747529001/

Urban Meyer admits players’ vaccination status played role in Jaguars’ roster cuts

August 31, 2021Articles, NFL, Odds and Ends, PressedCovid-19, Jack Baer, Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL, NFLPA, Player vaccination status, Roster cuts, Urban Meyer, Yahoo Sports

Hmmm....I don't think you're a college coach anymore, Urban Meyer. Big brother is always paying attention, and they will catch you. Tap below to read the article by Jack Baer…

College football kicks off as pandemic continues. What we know about conference COVID policies.

August 29, 2021Articles, College Football, NCAA, Odds and Ends, Pressedcollege football, Covid-19, Erick SMith, NCAA Football, Pandemic, Scooby Axson, USAToday

College football kicks off this weekend amid a growing number of COVID-19 cases throughout the country and uncertainty on how the rise will impact games this fall. Tap below to…

Mountain West COVID-19 Game Cancellation Policy

August 27, 2021Articles, College Football, FYI, NCAA, Odds and Ends, PressedColorado Springs CO, Covid-19, Covid-19 cancellation policy, Mountain West Conference, Mountain West Health and Safety Advisory Committee, MW Directors of Athletics

The Mountain West announced today its 2021-22 COVID-19 Game Cancellation Policy, which applies to all MW-sponsored sports. Tap below for the information. https://themw.com/news/2021/8/27/baseball-mountain-west-covid-19-game-cancellation-policy.aspx

Power Five conferences mostly align on forfeiture policy if teams cannot play in 2021 due to COVID-19

August 23, 2021Articles, College Football, NCAA, PressedBarrett Sallee, Big 12 Conference, Big Ten Conference, CBSSports, Covid-19, Forfeiture policy, NCAA, Pac 12 Conference, Power Five, SEC

Looks like they are serious about forfeits in college football this year. Tap below to read the article by Barrett Sallee of CBSSports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/power-five-conferences-mostly-align-on-forfeiture-policy-if-teams-cannot-play-in-2021-due-to-covid-19/

‘We’re 90% vaccinated and I’m still nervous’ – As Delta variant shrouds 2021 college football season, players walk fine line

August 23, 2021Articles, College Football, NCAA, Odds and Ends, PressedBig 10, college football, College football season, Covid-19, Delta Variant, Evanston IL, Jeff Taylor, NCAA, Northwestern University, Pac 12, Pat Fitzgerald, Pete Thamel, Portillo's, Sam Gerak, UTSA, Yahoo Sports

Yep. Gonna make for an interesting football season. Tap below to read the article. https://www.yahoo.com/sports/were-90-vaccinated-and-im-still-nervous-as-delta-variant-shrouds-2021-college-football-season-players-walk-fine-line-015736765.html

Western Carolina assistant football coach John Peacock dies unexpectedly at age 32

August 21, 2021Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, Pressedcollege football, Covid-19, John Peacock, Southern Conference, USAToday, Western Carolina Catamounts, Western Carolina Football

RIP to coach John Peacock at Western Carolina University. This reminds us that sports is a game, and life is more precious. Tap below to read the article from USAToday.…

Auburn coach Bryan Harsin tests positive for COVID-19 as season-opening game vs. Akron approaches

August 20, 2021Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, Pressed, SEC FootballAkron University, Akron Zips, Auburn Tigers, Auburn Tigers Football, Ben Kercheval, Bryan Harsin, CBS Sports, CBSSports, Covid, Covid-19, SEC, SEC Football

Looks like it is gonna be an interesting fall for NCAA sports and SEC sports as well. Tap the link below to read the article from CBSSports.com https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/auburn-coach-bryan-harsin-tests-positive-for-covid-19-as-season-opening-game-vs-akron-approaches/