HBCU Sports
  • SECTIONS
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Baseball
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Track & Field
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Bowling
    • Other Sports
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Features
  • BANDS
  • PODCASTS
  • FORUMS
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE
No Result
View All Result
HBCU Sports
  • SECTIONS
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Baseball
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Track & Field
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Bowling
    • Other Sports
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Features
  • BANDS
  • PODCASTS
  • FORUMS
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE
No Result
View All Result
HBCU Sports
No Result
View All Result

Home Football

Coronavirus concerns prompt Morehouse College to cancel fall sports season

Kendrick Marshall by Kendrick Marshall
June 26, 2020
2
1.5k
VIEWS

You might also like

Howard thumps Morehouse in MLK Day Classic

Morehouse to play Virginia Union in 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic

Clark Atlanta and Morehouse try to end disappointing seasons on high notes

The coronavirus has had a tremendous impact on American sports since the pandemic began in mid-March, and college athletics not been spared the brunt of it.

Morehouse College announced Friday that it is canceling all fall sports, including football because of COVID-19 concerns.

In a statement by Morehouse President David A. Thomas, called the decision “difficult” but one that had to be done out of health and safety concerns.

“It follows my intention to maintain a safe campus in hopes that our students will be able to return in August, Thomas said in a statement posted on the school’s website. “Our Maroon Tiger teams travel to other NCAA institutions and cannot compete without breaking from social distancing guidelines still maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sporting events also invite individuals to our campus who will not be subject to the testing and monitoring that we plan to implement for our students, faculty, and staff.

I know this news will be most disappointing to our scholar-athletes, especially our seniors. I can only ask for your understanding and respect for the fact that the College is prioritizing your health and safety ahead of all else.”

Thomas said Friday’s decision will not impact the upcoming winter or spring sports seasons.

“Those decisions will be forthcoming later in the year,” he said.

The school, Thomas said, will still honor the athletic scholarships of athletes impacted by the cancellation of the fall sports season.

“In the last several weeks, we have had to make some hard decisions to cope with the exigencies of COVID-19,” Thomas said. “We will rise out of COVID-19 moment stronger and more focused on delivering our mission.”



Tags: Morehouse
Kendrick Marshall

Kendrick Marshall

Kendrick Marshall is an award-winning journalist and a graduate of Jackson State University.

Next Post
Morgan State remains winless, falls to North Carolina Central, 27-17

Opinion: Before the fall, can the MEAC save itself?

Comments 2

  1. Pingback: Langston University cancels fall sports over COVID-19 concerns | HBCU Sports
  2. Pingback: Langston University cancels 2020 fall sports over COVID-19 concerns | HBCU Sports

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Trending

  • Albany State coach Quinn Gray apologizes for offering recruit who used N-word
  • HBCU Sports exclusive: Terry Sims says he’s disheartened by turmoil at Bethune-Cookman
  • Bethune-Cookman football team, administrators hold meeting to reconcile issues with program
  • Reggie Theus says Ed Reed has ‘no shot’ to be retained as Bethune-Cookman coach
  • Jackson State releases first schedule of new-look T.C. Taylor era
  • These are the HBCU football players to watch ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft
  • Ex-Alabama A&M wide receiver Brian Jenkins Jr. transfers to SWAC school
  • Jackson State beats out SEC, Big Ten schools for 3-star recruit on National Signing Day
  • These former HBCU football players are Super Bowl LVII bound
  • Ex-Morgan State coach Tyrone Wheatley hired by Division II school

RSS HBCU Sports Forums

  • JSU Football, the TC TAYLOR era!
  • Shannon Sharpe
  • 2023 Football Schedules
  • Raymond Woodie Jr BCU Head Coach
  • Hey, Can we setup a memorial Room/thread for our friends who have gone on?
  • Is TSU-Prairie View the best hbcu rivalry across all swac sports?
  • HBCU Basketball Thread: Feb 2023
  • National Signing Day Thread 2023
  • National Early Signing Day 2022
  • Karen's With Attitudes
  • TERMS & CONDITIONS
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • COMMENT POLICY
  • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
 CONTACT US

© 2022 RASHAD MEDIA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
PARTNER OF IONE DIGITAL / CASSIUS NETWORK

No Result
View All Result
  • SECTIONS
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Baseball
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Track & Field
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Bowling
    • Other Sports
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Features
  • BANDS
  • PODCASTS
  • FORUMS
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE

© 2022 RASHAD MEDIA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
PARTNER OF IONE DIGITAL / CASSIUS NETWORK

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

X