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Mike Drago

5:00

So 1 positive-tested player at NU leads to pausing workouts.
23 positive cases at Illinois, and workouts continue.

I think this is an example of why some players, parents and fans want uniform protocol and required procedures across the board.

BREAKING: Northwestern pauses workouts after player tests pos for COVID-19:
chicagotribune.com/sports/college…

2:40

Penn State adds quarterback to its 2022 class: bit.ly/3i83nRN

1:14

BCIAA met today and will tell District 3 committee it plans to start fall practices on time. But individual school districts can decide not to start on time. So, nothing really was finalized.

11:22

As of now, no fans at Ohio State football games.

Ohio Dept. of Health press secretary confirmed Aug. 1 order prohibits spectators at contact sports game. That includes Ohio State, Bengals, Browns. Remains in effect until state of emergency declared by Gov. no longer exists or ODH rescinds/modifies order

*** Monday, August 3 ***

Mike Drago

@ReadingEagle

11:07

Here are some photos of the flooding in Temple @ReadingEagle

Looks like Laurel Run creeks went over its banks on Mount Laurel and flowed all down through North Temple. These photos and videos are about a half hour after the streets started flooding

11:03

@ReadingEagle looks like this is where the flooding started

9:06

Here’s the details of the Pac-12 opt out. Via @PlayersTribune.

The Players of the Pac-12 will opt-out of fall camp and game participation due to COVID-19 and other serious concerns unless the conference guarantees in writing to protect and benefit both scholarship athletes and walk-ons. #WeAreUnited

theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles…

*** Sunday, August 2 ***

Mike Drago

5:55

Lowest rushing yards per attempt allowed last season:

1. Penn State - 3.6
1. Georgia - 3.6

3:32

Sources: Pac-12 plans to start with aggressive scheduling -- USC vs. UCLA, ASU vs Arizona and Washington vs Stanford planned for Week 1 on Sept 26.

Sources: Pac-12 planning on a 10-game schedule that starts on Sept. 26.

10:10

According to a letter sent to Big Ten athletic directors on Thursday, the league is still evaluating whether COVID-19 testing protocols and supplies will allow preseason football camp to begin on time next week. buff.ly/2D7hDvh
First reported by @11W

10:08

Landmark Conference has postponed all fall sports regular season contests and championships through Dec. 31.

Intent of the conference is to play fall sched and championships in Spring 2021.

*** Friday, July 31 ***

Mike Drago

6:02

Wilson's Stevie Mitchell headed to Marquette readingeagle.com/sports/high-sc… via @ReadingEagle
#berksgameday

11:34

My latest on #B1G scheduling ... Hint: Look for these teams ⬇️ to play early in the season:
chicagotribune.com/sports/college…

*** Thursday, July 30 ***

Mike Drago

4:40

Words that feel strange to type: Notre Dame is playing a conference schedule of Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Louisville, Syracuse, Boston College, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Pitt and Wake Forest.

The 2020 Football Schedule Model has been announced.

More info: theacc.co/Football-FallS…

4:05

It's a go for Fall sports, provided Gov. Wolf or DOH don't rule otherwise

PIAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee minutes are approved which says HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS can continue as scheduled currently.

1:44

Highest graded LBs against power-five offenses in 2019:

1. Micah Parsons, Penn St - 90.9
2. Nick Bolton, Missouri - 90.5
3. Isaiah Simmons, Clemson - 86.5
4. Jordyn Brooks, Texas Tech - 86.2

1:23

Penn State's updated testing numbers: 466 COVID-19 tests with eight positives and 66 pending.

11:06

Highest-graded front sevens in college football last season:

➤ Ohio State - 95.6
➤ Penn State - 92.6
➤ Notre Dame - 92.5

*** Wednesday, July 29 ***

Mike Drago

BREAKING: Four-star Wisconsin TE Jerry Cross has committed to #PennState. 247sports.com/college/penn-s… @247Sports

7:36

BREAKING: Penn State has picked up its second Class of 2022 commitment in the past four days from TE @Jerrycross04

"It just feels like a perfect fit for me."

rvls.co/308HLPc

9:23

My turn to write about my 5 greatest memories on the job.
After 39 years in the business, it was not easy to narrow my list.
readingeagle.com/sports/my-grea…

*** Tuesday, July 28 ***

Mike Drago

1:25

Hazleton PA native. Formerly with Eagles.

The Vikings say VP of Sports Medicine/head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman, @EricSugarATC, the team’s Infection Control Officer in the battle against COVID-19, has tested positive for the virus.

*** Monday, July 27 ***

Mike Drago

Greatest Moments Countdown:
1. Anthony Myers' return
2. Wyomissing football PIAA championship
3. Reading High basketball PIAA championship
4. Kristy Kowal
5. Ron Krick
6. Lenny Moore
7. Whitey Kurowski
8. Kerry Collins
9. Donyell Marshall
10. Austin DeSanto
#berksgameday

10:59

Greatest Moment No. 1: Anthony Myers readingeagle.com/sports/berks-c… via @ReadingEagle #berksgameday

*** Sunday, July 26 ***

Mike Drago

1:57

Well said. Thanks for sharing.

Part of Scott Franzke’s opening to last night’s radio broadcast is in the story. I think it’s worth sharing the entire thing here:

1:21

C O M M I T T E D💙🤍🦁 #WEARE #LSM
Edit: @Hayesfawcett3

*** Saturday, July 25 ***

Mike Drago