Trump Gives Himself Credit for the Return of Big Ten Football in October
President Donald Trump is praising himself after the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously to resume the football season in October. “Great News: BIG TEN FOOTBALL IS BACK. All teams to…
President Donald Trump is praising himself after the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously to resume the football season in October.
“Great News: BIG TEN FOOTBALL IS BACK. All teams to participate. Thank you to the players, coaches, parents, and all school representatives,” Trump said.
He added, “Have a FANTASTIC SEASON! It is my great honor to have helped!!!”
According to a statement released by the organization, student-athletes, coaches, trainers and other individuals on the field will be required to undergo daily antigen testing.
The Big Ten will require the test results to be completed and recorded before each game or practice.
A Chief Infection Officer (CInO) will be appointed by each institution to oversee the collection and reporting of results.
“Team test positivity rate and population positivity rate thresholds will be used to determine recommendations for continuing practice and competition,” the organization wrote.
Student-athletes who test positive for the coronavirus will have to undergo “comprehensive cardiac testing to include labs and biomarkers, ECG, Echocardiogram and a Cardiac MRI.”
They must then receive clearance from a cardiologist designated by the university.
After 21 days following a positive diagnosis, the student-athlete will be able to return to games.
Daily testing will be underway by Sept. 30.