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Post by Bornthrilla on Jul 15, 2020 12:24:39 GMT -5
NORFOLK, Va., – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) will host its annual Football Media Day virtually this year, with the Virtual Football Media Day presented by Cricket Wireless on Friday, July 31. Head coaches and student-athletes from each of the conference's nine football-playing institutions will be interviewed in a pre-recorded show, co-hosted by ESPN's Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker, in the order of the predicted order of finish. The show will go live on the MEAC's YouTube channel and website at 12 p.m. In addition, that morning will see the MEAC's head football coaches and student-athletes available to the media through a Zoom call. The live media session will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 31, and media interested in being on the call are encouraged to reach out to Maurice Williams, Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations, at williamsm@themeac.com. The 2020 football season is currently scheduled to begin on Saturday, Sept. 5. The MEAC/SWAC Challenge is set to kick off in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, Sept. 6, as South Carolina State and Grambling State square off in a contest to be shown live at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN2. Details and ticket information can be found on www.meacswacchallenge.com. For more information on the MEAC, log on to www.MEACSports.com. www.scsuathletics.com/news/2020/7/15/meac-to-host-virtual-football-media-day-presented-by-cricket-wireless.aspx |
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Post by bluehaze on Jul 15, 2020 14:00:35 GMT -5
Really hoping at the meeting they announce a detailed "Plan" to play the season in the Spring.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jul 15, 2020 14:04:12 GMT -5
That doesn't sound like they are planning to move this to the Spring.
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Post by bluehaze on Jul 15, 2020 14:07:48 GMT -5
That doesn't sound like they are planning to move this to the Spring. I know... It looks like every intention is to try and play in the Fall. Just my personal preference to play in the spring and hopefully allow more time for therapeutics to be developed that would allow for more fans in the stands. |
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jul 15, 2020 14:16:59 GMT -5
If you have a Spring season then you can't have another season that same Fall. Too much wear and tear on the athletes body in a short time frame..
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Post by bluehaze on Jul 15, 2020 14:41:32 GMT -5
Conference only in the spring and delay the start of the fall season with a reduced season in 2021 as well. Adjustments and creativity will have to come into play. That's why I am hoping for a detailed "Plan". Not why it can't work, but how can it work.
North Dakota State played 16 games last year, with what two off weeks in 5 months? 8 games in the Spring and 8 or 9 in the Fall should be fine.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jul 15, 2020 15:30:11 GMT -5
i agree with thrilla. i don't see a spring football schedule being a valid option. it would conflict with the outdoor track season (practice/track meets), conflict with spring football "practice", and throw the timing of the school year sports schedules off.
to me, either you play football in the fall or not at all for a school year. no different than last year's spring sports being completely cancelled...
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Post by pj on Jul 15, 2020 16:19:20 GMT -5
That event will be bittersweet. The last Dance.
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Post by Maxell on Jul 15, 2020 16:41:38 GMT -5
i agree with thrilla. i don't see a spring football schedule being a valid option. it would conflict with the outdoor track season (practice/track meets), conflict with spring football "practice", and throw the timing of the school year sports schedules off. to me, either you play football in the fall or not at all for a school year. no different than last year's spring sports being completely cancelled... I still say have Homecoming in March and play NCCU in basketball at the coliseum, regardless of what happens with football. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2020 11:00:59 GMT -5
This aged well.
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Post by bluehaze on Jul 16, 2020 11:05:39 GMT -5
Hopefully my spring suggestion is apart of the discussion. |
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Post by bluehaze on Jul 16, 2020 11:12:25 GMT -5
MEAC Suspends Fall Sports Season Due to COVID-19
7/16/2020 12:07:13 PM
NORFOLK, Va., July 16, 2020 – The Council of Presidents and Chancellors of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announces that the league will suspend all sports competition, championship and non-championship segments, for the 2020 fall season, as a result of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. A decision is yet to be made on whether fall sports schedules will be moved to the 2021 spring semester.
The conference currently plans to proceed with winter sports competitions as scheduled, unless health and medical professionals advise otherwise. We will apprise the public on further decisions.
The Council of Presidents and Chancellors took this action out of a concern for the safety as well as the physical and mental health of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, support staff, faculty and fans. The rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases along the eastern seaboard heavily influenced the council’s decision as the data suggests that the African American and other minority communities are being disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The MEAC is committed to ensuring that the correct measures are in place to reduce exposure to the virus.
“The health and safety of our student-athletes continue to be our number one priority. We have made the decision to suspend all sports competitions after careful review of the current conditions and consideration of the potential exposure that regular travel to competitions may cause and ongoing extensive physical contact,” said Howard University President and Chair of MEAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick. “While our competitions have been suspended, each member institution will plan ongoing engagement of all student-athletes to ensure optimization of their physical and mental well-being as they continue their matriculation.”
“Obviously this is an arduous decision because everyone wants to have a fall season for student-athletes, fans and others,” said MEAC Commissioner Dr. Dennis Thomas. “Part of our responsibility is to ensure the mental and physical health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff is paramount. It is imperative that everyone recognize that is our first and foremost responsibility.”
MEAC institutions will continue the resocialization process for student-athletes which encompasses mental and physical health counseling, strength and conditioning protocol and compliance with all COVID-19 safety requirements.
Further updates will be made as so warranted.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jul 16, 2020 11:17:54 GMT -5
Why is Thomas still talking? There is nothing left for him to destroy. Just resign already.
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Post by trues on Jul 16, 2020 11:39:09 GMT -5
MEAC Suspends Fall Sports Season Due to COVID-197/16/2020 12:07:13 PM NORFOLK, Va., July 16, 2020 – The Council of Presidents and Chancellors of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announces that the league will suspend all sports competition, championship and non-championship segments, for the 2020 fall season, as a result of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. A decision is yet to be made on whether fall sports schedules will be moved to the 2021 spring semester. The conference currently plans to proceed with winter sports competitions as scheduled, unless health and medical professionals advise otherwise. We will apprise the public on further decisions. The Council of Presidents and Chancellors took this action out of a concern for the safety as well as the physical and mental health of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, support staff, faculty and fans. The rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases along the eastern seaboard heavily influenced the council’s decision as the data suggests that the African American and other minority communities are being disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The MEAC is committed to ensuring that the correct measures are in place to reduce exposure to the virus. “The health and safety of our student-athletes continue to be our number one priority. We have made the decision to suspend all sports competitions after careful review of the current conditions and consideration of the potential exposure that regular travel to competitions may cause and ongoing extensive physical contact,” said Howard University President and Chair of MEAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick. “While our competitions have been suspended, each member institution will plan ongoing engagement of all student-athletes to ensure optimization of their physical and mental well-being as they continue their matriculation.” “Obviously this is an arduous decision because everyone wants to have a fall season for student-athletes, fans and others,” said MEAC Commissioner Dr. Dennis Thomas. “Part of our responsibility is to ensure the mental and physical health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff is paramount. It is imperative that everyone recognize that is our first and foremost responsibility.” MEAC institutions will continue the resocialization process for student-athletes which encompasses mental and physical health counseling, strength and conditioning protocol and compliance with all COVID-19 safety requirements. Further updates will be made as so warranted. Dooms or OldschoolAggie you all need to go check on VA Finest at his house. I cant seem to get him on the phone. We got to resuscitate him back to life. |
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Post by Maxell on Jul 16, 2020 11:43:15 GMT -5
To the Big South!!
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