Statement from Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez
September 16, 2020 | Football, General News
Big Ten adopts stringent medical protocols, football season to resume
The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C) adopted significant medical protocols including daily antigen testing, enhanced cardiac screening and an enhanced data-driven approach when making decisions about practice/competition. The COP/C voted unanimously to resume the football season starting the weekend of October 23-24, 2020. The decision was based on information presented by the Big Ten Return to Competition Task Force, a working group that was established by the COP/C and Commissioner Kevin Warren to ensure a collaborative and transparent process.
Wisconsin Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez released the following statement:
MADISON, Wis. — I am thrilled for our student-athletes, coaches, support staff and fans that Big Ten football – specifically BADGER FOOTBALL – will return in October. I want to thank Chancellor Blank for her support and thoughtfulness as we navigate these challenging situations on a daily basis.
I supported the conference's decision a month ago to postpone our fall sports seasons. There was enough question in the minds of the conference's presidents, chancellors and medical personnel to make the decision to not go forward.
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Over the past several weeks, we have learned a lot and significantly improved testing and tracing capabilities. What I have seen and heard gives me confidence going forward. The health and well-being of our student-athletes and staff remains our top priority, so we will continue to emphasize proper protocols and smart decision-making.
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I have spoken with Coach Chryst and we both feel good about having our team ready to play when the time comes.
Â"They answered all the questions
— Wisconsin Badgers (@UWBadgers) September 16, 2020
"As we got more and more answers, it became more of a possibility"
Barry Alvarez on the return of @BadgerFootball, medical protocols and the season ahead pic.twitter.com/pkPFU6EyMN
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