A minimum of two MEAC schools, North Carolina A&T and Florida A&M, have actually had student-athletes test favorable for COVID-19 since returning to campus in July.
” The health and security of our student-athletes continue to be our number one top priority.” Obviously this is an arduous choice because everybody desires to have a fall season for others, fans, and student-athletes,” said MEAC Commissioner Dr. Dennis Thomas. “Part of our responsibility is to ensure the physical and mental health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff is paramount.
” Obviously this is a difficult choice because everyone desires to have a fall season for others, fans, and student-athletes,” stated MEAC Commissioner Dr. Dennis Thomas.
MMENCAT celebrates after winning the 2019 Celebration BowlThis choice means no MEAC/SWAC Challenge and no Celebration Bowl in 2020.
The conference presently plans to continue with winter sports competitions as scheduled, unless health and medical specialists recommend otherwise. The rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases along the eastern seaboard heavily influenced the councils choice as the data recommends that the African American and other minority communities are being disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The MEAC is dedicated to guaranteeing that the correct procedures are in location to decrease direct exposure to the infection.
The MEAC released the following statement just after twelve noon on Thursday, confirming the news.
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The conference currently plans to proceed with winter sports competitors as arranged, unless health and medical professionals recommend otherwise. The rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases along the eastern seaboard heavily influenced the councils decision as the data recommends that the African American and other minority communities are being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. The MEAC is devoted to making sure that the right measures are in location to minimize direct exposure to the virus.
The conference was set to kick off its 50th football season this year.
Include the MEAC to the list of HBCU and FCS conferences who wont be stepping onto the field this season.
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors has decided it will not play football in 2020, sources tell HBCU Gameday..
This decision comes one week after the 2 Division II HBCU conferences, the CIAA and SIAC, revealed their decision to close down football competitors for fall 2020. Other FCS conferences, consisting of the Ivy League and the Patriot League, will likewise sit out the 2020 fall season.
