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"I respect the decisions of these players," Thompson said.

"Playoffs are important, and we feel like we are in a position to compete for a national championship, so we want to be able to do that.

Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. I've been working over the last two days to try to get them straightened out. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — There’s growing concern among college football fans about the 2020 season following decisions by conferences around the country to alter their schedules due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Big South Conference is one of the FCS leagues still planning to play this fall, even though league members Hampton and Monmouth have decided to move their seasons to the spring.Players interviewed at the Big South media day said they felt comfortable about shedding sweat and blood on the practice field and in games this fall, despite the threat of COVID-19. "Personally, I feel like our coaching staff and trainers have done a really good job of handling it," said Charleston Southern receiver Garris Schwarting, a graduate student from Bamberg. "At Campbell, which is in Buies Creek, N.C., coach Mike Minter said players have been on campus since June 15, with two positive tests for COVID-19 among players and one on the coaching staff. 1 concern, and we've also had concern about some of the positive cases that have been on campus and how we've been able to manage them and take care of them from an overall school perspective.

"The coronavirus pandemic shut down college sports in March, wiping out the NCAA basketball tournament and spring championships.

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Quarterback Jack Chambers, offensive lineman JT Melton, and wide receiver Garris Schwarting were all named honorable mention.Campbell quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams and Kennesaw State linebacker Bryson Armstrong were named preseason offensive and defensive players of the year, respectively.Reach Jeff Hartsell at 843-937-5596. "We recognize this season is uncharted territory for all of us, and we want to continue to work hard and be communicative and take care of each other. But most important is what do our student-athletes want to do, and what's best for them.

I just haven’t heard about it. The Big South has a meeting set for Wednesday in which scheduling will be discussed.Another big date is Aug. 4, when the NCAA Board of Governors could vote to delay fall championships, including the FCS playoffs. Charleston Southern football team eager to play even in a 'COVID world' The COVID-19 pandemic continues in the United States, and it continues to have an impact on all levels of college football.

Provided/Citadel Athletics The first day of preseason practice did not bode well for a Citadel football season this fall during the coronavirus pandemic.Thirty-four Bulldogs have not reported to fall camp, coach Brent Thompson said after the opening practice Friday. "A Citadel defensive lineman, Dewey Greene, responded on Twitter with a post saying that, "Numerous people and myself ... voice their concerns everyday. "The Bulldogs are not the only FCS team struggling to find a way to play this fall.At Charleston Southern, the first day of practice was canceled as The NCAA Board of Governors ruled that 50 percent of eligible teams must play for there to be an FCS playoff in the fall; as of Friday, more than 50 percent of FCS teams had postponed their fall seasons.The Southern Conference, home to state schools The Citadel, Wofford and Furman, and the Big South Conference, where Charleston Southern plays, are among just four FCS leagues yet to make a call on the fall season.

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"Thompson said the program is taking COVID-19 protocols seriously.