Mike Drago
7:44
"The potential risk to the health and well-being of my son far outweighed my urge to play football this season.”
With quotes from James Franklin and Brent Pry.
@Micah_Parsons11 @PennStateFball #PennState
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With quotes from James Franklin and Brent Pry.
@Micah_Parsons11 @PennStateFball #PennState
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7:01
2:43
If Penn State were to have fans, this is the current plan. Capacity capped at just over 23,000. 
2:39
#PennState official says if they get approval from the state, they will allow 23,275 in Beaver Stadium. Includes public and students.
2:25
Barbour said allowing parents of the student-athletes into sporting events is a "top-priority"
2:25
Sandy Barbour says she’s taken a 15 percent pay cut. #PennState
2:21
Sandy Barbour said it’s possible fans may be allowed in Beaver Stadium suites. It’s something #PennState is looking into.
1:46
Micah Parsons makes it official.
Micah Parsons will leave Penn State, prep for the NFL draft instead of taking his chances with COVID-19: Here’s why - pennlive.com pennlive.com/pennstatefootb…
12:12
FWIW: #PennState is ranked No. 7 in preseason coaches poll.
12:07
Breaking: The Pioneer Athletic Conference is delaying the start of all sports to Sept. 7.
Teams can begin competition on Sept. 25
More to come
Teams can begin competition on Sept. 25
More to come
11:55
"Whether we play or don’t play, our revenue losses will be in the high eight figures, reaching nine figures in the case of no competition."
#PennState @GoPSUsports
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#PennState @GoPSUsports
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11:38
Governor Tom Wolf said at a press conference today that his recommendation is no high school sports be played until January 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic. fox43.com/mobile/article…
10:32
According to sources, the Colonial League @Colonial_League has voted this morning to proceed with all fall sports as normal, starting on time. The Schuylkill League @SchLeague meeting is this afternoon.
8:38
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7:38
Tri-Valley High School in Schuylkill County.
Football correction: @TVAthleticDept has delayed its first football game until Oct. 2. Dawgs were to play Minersville (Aug. 28), Mahanoy (Sept. 4), Pine Grove (Sept. 11), Schuylkill Haven (Sept. 18) and Hamburg (Sept. 25). TV plays at Marian on Oct. 2.
7:35
From our news reporter who does great job covering Reading School District.
So to recap. Students and teachers are virtual until Nov. 4.
Extracurricular activities and sports are suspended indefinitely.
Extracurricular activities and sports are suspended indefinitely.
*** Thursday, August 6 ***
Mike Drago
11:04
Reading votes to suspend fall sports.
School board voted 8-1 to end all sports and extracurricular activities. Wright voted no.
9:59
Sneak preview of Thursday's @reSports section. Stevie Mitchell tells @JasonGuarente why he picked Marquette. @nittanyrich has news on Penn State's new schedule and the likely loss of Micah Parsons. Plus, Wilson football and the Reading Royals will have virus-delayed starts. 
8:22
Pioneer Athletic Conference had a meeting this morning to evaluate fall sports.
No official word until noon Thursday.
I've heard from a couple sources that all sports are being pushed back to start Aug. 31. That's unconfirmed though
No official word until noon Thursday.
I've heard from a couple sources that all sports are being pushed back to start Aug. 31. That's unconfirmed though
7:28
How Marquette climbed to the top of Stevie Mitchell's list. "They had a lot of belief in me and my potential." #berksgameday readingeagle.com/sports/high-sc…
7:04
Two big a proposals being voted on tonight at the #ReadingPA school board meeting. The board will vote to authorize student virtual learning but teachers in the buildings and will vote on a resolution to suspend ALL extracurricular activities including sports
4:53
DII fall sports championships have been canceled.
DII Presidents Council cancels fall 2020 championships: on.ncaa.com/d2pc8-5 
4:31
Another pro loses his job. Awful news.
It’s hard to say goodbye to yesterday ... but it’s time to move on ... 
4:04
CFP Selection Day coming at you Dec. 20 this year, @BHancockCFP says.
2:16
Philadelphia Catholic League football, other fall sports pushed back due to COVID-19 concerns trib.al/RwDwXJU
2:12
Division III Presidents Council cancels fall championships: on.ncaa.com/d3pc8-5 
2:01
2020 College Football.
For now.
For now.
1:01
This stinks. Professional and dependable guy.
Phillies broadcaster Gregg Murphy among the layoffs at NBC Sports Philadelphia trib.al/PNuOeW2
12:47
LIAA Principals vote 24-1 to delay fall sports
12:35
Really good D-lineman at #MichiganState says he won't be playing this season.
11:45
Top 10 pick.
Significant. The best WR in college football, Ja'Marr Chase, says he is going to play this season with his team at LSU. twitter.com/Sheadixon/stat…
11:45
Per this, NCAA DI will delay making a decision on fall championships, as many expected.
Can kicked.
Can kicked.
NCAA sends an email to college leaders today saying fall championships will be decided no later than Aug. 21. Phone line will be established to allow "athletes, parents or others" to report alleged COVID failures on campuses.
11:31
Big Ten players express their voice.
A group of more than 1,000 Big Ten football players is calling on the conference and the NCAA to devise a comprehensive plan to ensure the safety and well-being of players leading up to and during the upcoming fall season. #BigTenUnited
theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles…
theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles…
10:06
Can confirm the American Athletic Conference, as it has suggested in in the last week or so, will keep its eight-game schedule and allow its team to play as many as four conference games.
10:04
Pat Freiermuth is next to opt out and I’m going to be sad again, 2020 needs to be shot into the sun #PennState
9:27
Maryland Athletics says on its website: "Under guidance from the Prince George’s County Health Department, we are preparing to begin the season with no fans in attendance. As such, there will be no football season tickets for the 2020 season."
9:24
From @GoPSUsports release:
The Big Ten schedule provides the ability to move the start of the season back to Sept. 12, 19 or 26.
The Big Ten Championship Game remains scheduled for Dec. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, though it could be moved as late as Dec. 19.
The Big Ten schedule provides the ability to move the start of the season back to Sept. 12, 19 or 26.
The Big Ten Championship Game remains scheduled for Dec. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, though it could be moved as late as Dec. 19.
9:21
Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren on whether games will be played:
It would be speculation to say what percent we'll have a season. I'm taking it on a day to day basis. Hope we can say we did everything to keep our athletes healthy,
It would be speculation to say what percent we'll have a season. I'm taking it on a day to day basis. Hope we can say we did everything to keep our athletes healthy,
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