Does anyone know what percentage of the football team has received their COVID-19 vaccination? I know that there has been no official release because of privacy issues, but I hope that the coaching staff is fully vaccinated and that the coaches are encouraging the players to get their vaccines.
I realize that there are many different opinions on getting the vaccine and that some folks are leery of it (some reasons are understandable, some are just foolish or pig headed). I believe that the players should be strongly encouraged to get the vaccine because it puts the team at a competitive disadvantage to have players who could be found ineligible to play on very short notice.
Just look at the NC State baseball team. They were having a magical run in the College World Series when their season was suddenly cut short by players testing positive for COVID, making over half the team ineligible. I know many people blame the NCAA for the testing rules, but the blame is really on the players who did not receive the vaccine. The rules are the rules, it doesn't help to rail against them, you have to adjust.
I realize that there are many different opinions on getting the vaccine and that some folks are leery of it (some reasons are understandable, some are just foolish or pig headed). I believe that the players should be strongly encouraged to get the vaccine because it puts the team at a competitive disadvantage to have players who could be found ineligible to play on very short notice.
Just look at the NC State baseball team. They were having a magical run in the College World Series when their season was suddenly cut short by players testing positive for COVID, making over half the team ineligible. I know many people blame the NCAA for the testing rules, but the blame is really on the players who did not receive the vaccine. The rules are the rules, it doesn't help to rail against them, you have to adjust.
