Big Sky Cancels All Non-Conference Football Games
8/13/2020 11:28:00 AM | Football
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- The Big Sky Conference's Presidents Council confirmed Thursday that non-conference football games will not be permitted during the 2020-21 academic year.
The Presidents' Council had decided on Aug. 6 to postpone the 2020 conference football schedule until the spring.
Due to ongoing concerns related to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Big Sky additionally is postponing all competition for its fall sports to spring 2021. In late July, the conference postponed fall sports until Sept. 18.
"While I am confident that our conference is making the right decision for the health and safety of our student-athletes, it breaks my heart knowing how disappointing this will be to all of them who were eagerly anticipating the opportunity to compete this fall," Commissioner Tom Wistrcill said.
"Our efforts in the conference office now will focus on doing everything within our power to make their spring season the best that it possibly can be, which includes advocating for their NCAA championships to be held then. As campuses begin re-opening this fall, we hope that everyone remains safe and healthy while we continue to learn more about how best to manage this fluid situation and its impact on higher education."
Big Sky institutions may continue with permissible athletics activities at their discretion while abiding by NCAA legislation, campus policies, and local and state regulations.
The Presidents' Council had decided on Aug. 6 to postpone the 2020 conference football schedule until the spring.
Due to ongoing concerns related to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Big Sky additionally is postponing all competition for its fall sports to spring 2021. In late July, the conference postponed fall sports until Sept. 18.
"While I am confident that our conference is making the right decision for the health and safety of our student-athletes, it breaks my heart knowing how disappointing this will be to all of them who were eagerly anticipating the opportunity to compete this fall," Commissioner Tom Wistrcill said.
"Our efforts in the conference office now will focus on doing everything within our power to make their spring season the best that it possibly can be, which includes advocating for their NCAA championships to be held then. As campuses begin re-opening this fall, we hope that everyone remains safe and healthy while we continue to learn more about how best to manage this fluid situation and its impact on higher education."
Big Sky institutions may continue with permissible athletics activities at their discretion while abiding by NCAA legislation, campus policies, and local and state regulations.
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