A pair of South Carolina wide receivers told coach Will Muschamp earlier this week they wanted to opt-out of the 2020 season because they’re concerned about the COVID-19 virus.
Muschamp says that the reason for this discussion is to make a statement on campus, not only showing that they are against police brutality but to demonstrate leadership as well.
The announcement from the university comes a little more than a week after the Southeastern Conference announced its fan safety and health guidelines for member schools regarding fall sports.
Muschamp believes the team’s leadership group has done a good job of making sure all players are doing what’s been asked of them by the coaching staff.
Bobo was hired by Colorado State in 2015, and players interviewed for the story “accused (Bobo) of making racially insensitive comments and verbally harassing assistant coaches, players and staff during his five years,” The Coloradoan’s Miles Blumhardt wrote.
The new council will work to identify resources, come up with strategies, and help with the implementation that will ultimately promote racial equality and social justice, while fostering diversity, helping overcome racism, and pursuing non-discrimination in intercollegiate athletics.
The Southeastern Conference has announced guidelines to help universities establish expectations to manage the health and safety of fans ahead of the 2020 season.
South Carolina Gamecocks coach Will Muschamp spoke in firm opposition to the story that accused Mike Bobo of making racially insensitive comments during his tenure as head coach at Colorado State.
