Mike Drago
11:12
Tip of the cap to @ReadingFightins and Berks high school coaches for organizing Baseballtown Charities Showcase. Senior Game on July 13, followed by 1st games next night.
Reading vs Exeter at 5, followed by Wilson Boro vs Conrad Weiser.
Reading vs Exeter at 5, followed by Wilson Boro vs Conrad Weiser.
*** Friday, July 3 ***
Mike Drago
10:18
Never met Charlie until 2019 Cotton Bowl. But quickly learned he’s as good as there is when it comes to media relations.
Best wishes in your new role, Charlie.
Best wishes in your new role, Charlie.
Our beloved VP of Communications is transitioning into a new Historian role after 36 Classics and we couldn't be more excited for him.
Charlie Fiss, we 💙 you. We truly wouldn't be who we are without you!
📰: bit.ly/CharlieFiss
Charlie Fiss, we 💙 you. We truly wouldn't be who we are without you!
📰: bit.ly/CharlieFiss
8:19
My column on #PennState football.
"There’s no doubt there’s been a little bit of pessimism in the last couple of weeks."
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"There’s no doubt there’s been a little bit of pessimism in the last couple of weeks."
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8:17
#PennState director of athletics Sandy Barbour offers details on several coronavirus-related topics.
"I can say with certainty that without a season ticket, no matter what our capacity is, you’re probably not coming to a Penn State game this year."
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"I can say with certainty that without a season ticket, no matter what our capacity is, you’re probably not coming to a Penn State game this year."
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2:26
Barbour: We have very little understanding of what long term impacts of COVID-19 are.
2:24
Barbour: We’ve already had schools contact us in non-football sports to tell us they won’t play us.
2:20
Barbour: If we come close to the line of endangering any student-athlete, we’re not crossing it.
2:17
Barbour said she tells #PennState athletes that she will support them with protests if they do it respectfully and if they let their coach know what they’re doing.
2:14
#PennState will ask athletes to sign One Team Pledge to follow protocols, but it doesn’t sound like there will be liability involved.
2:12
Barbour: We will not ask athletes to sign liability waivers.
2:08
Barbour: We have furloughed no one.
2:06
Barbour: No single game tickets will be available for football. If you don’t have season tickets, forget about seeing games.
2:03
Barbour on playing football in spring: It would be a last resort.
2:01
Barbour: Were going to go on with season if it’s safe. Only if it’s safe.
1:58
Barbour: If athlete decides not to return to campus because of COVID concerns, their scholarship is not in jeopardy.
1:53
Barbour: still working on seating at our venues.
1:51
Barbour: We will test upon campus arrival and if someone is symptomatic.
1:46
Barbour on pay cuts: we will need to take steps around pay. She’s had conversations with coaches and staff.
1:44
Sandy Barbour said #PennState will report COVID testing. 102 have been tested and 0 have tested positive through Tuesday.
9:56
From today's @ReadingEagle
"Being able to spend all that time with Jan (Johnson) and having an individual like him to pick his brain, to learn and study from, it’s been extremely beneficial for my career.'
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"Being able to spend all that time with Jan (Johnson) and having an individual like him to pick his brain, to learn and study from, it’s been extremely beneficial for my career.'
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*** Wednesday, July 1 ***
Mike Drago
8:34
Minnesota department of athletics conducted 170 COVID-19 tests during June & 7 student-athletes from multiple sports tested positive, only 4 percent
8:19
"Me and Claude, he’s a dude who does not get tired. Training with him, I always have to be on my p’s and q’s. I love working with him."
@PennStateFball @OttawasVeryOwn @28CGiroux readingeagle.com/sports/penn-st…
@PennStateFball @OttawasVeryOwn @28CGiroux readingeagle.com/sports/penn-st…
6:11
Here’s the key graph. 
6:10
Minor League Baseball announces cancellation of 2020 season readingeagle.com/sports/basebal… via @ReadingEagle #phillies #fightinphils
5:26
Reading won't see professional baseball played at the former Municipal Stadium for the first time in 54 years. The minor league season has officially been canceled.
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9:01
From today's @ReadingEagle
Berks Independent League joins other groups in providing opportunities for Berks County players this summer.
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Berks Independent League joins other groups in providing opportunities for Berks County players this summer.
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8:58
From today's @ReadingEagle
Berks Independent League joins Schuylkill-Berks Independent League and Baseballtown Charities Showcase in providing opportunities for Berks County players this summer.
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Berks Independent League joins Schuylkill-Berks Independent League and Baseballtown Charities Showcase in providing opportunities for Berks County players this summer.
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*** Tuesday, June 30 ***
Mike Drago
11:04
From @dennisdoddcbs: Senators Cory Booker and Richard Blumenthal plan to submit a bill prohibiting universities from compelling college athletes to sign coronavirus waivers. cbssports.com/college-footba…
8:14
Harbaugh, Howard and Manuel are taking 10 percent pay cuts per UM release 
7:24
Minor League Baseball could announce fate of season Tuesday after board of trustees meeting theathletic.com/1901025/2020/0…
7:22
The six baseball teams that make up the Berks Legion League will play as an independent league, beginning with games July 7. readingeagle.com/sports/basebal…
7:03
2:22
There will be baseball!
Members of the Berks Legion League have formed the 6-team Berks Independent Baseball League, featuring Boyertown, Norchester, Oley, Daniel Boone, Twin Valley & West Lawn. Games beginning Tuesday, July 7
Members of the Berks Legion League have formed the 6-team Berks Independent Baseball League, featuring Boyertown, Norchester, Oley, Daniel Boone, Twin Valley & West Lawn. Games beginning Tuesday, July 7
2:22
Games run through July with a league tournament set for July 31-Aug. 2
Games to be played at West Lawn, Daniel Boone, Oley Valley youth league fields and Gabelsville
Games to be played at West Lawn, Daniel Boone, Oley Valley youth league fields and Gabelsville
2:14
Proud to contribute again to @Lindyssportsmag National and Big Ten College Football Previews. Been doing it since 1990s.
9:44
*** Monday, June 29 ***
Mike Drago
2:21
Penn State Pres. Eric Barron says Nittany Lion Inn will be closed for the fall to provide isolation rooms for students who test positive for COVID-19. Will result in 79 staff layoffs from the Inn. Barron says PSU looking for other work for those affected
*** Monday, June 22 ***
Mike Drago
7:06
Reagan Underwood leaves behind a legacy at Wilson for excellence in athletics, academics, service and character. “I hope I've inspired people to play field hockey,” she said, “to run, to get active and to do what they love.”
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3:18
Conrad Weiser's Aaron Price launched arguably the most famous home run in Berks County high school baseball history 10 years ago and never saw it land. It’s hard to determine who has the real home run ball after all these years. readingeagle.com/sports/high-sc…
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