The Big Ten Conference added a new layer Friday to its restrictions on member athletic programs amid concerns of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
In a statement released just after 10 a.m., the conference announced that all “organized team activities” are suspended until April 6. The decision will be re-evaluated at that point. This announcement comes after Thursday’s decision to completely end all competition this school year for Big Ten schools.
"The Big Ten Conference will use this time to work with the appropriate medical experts and institutional leadership to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic," according to the conference's statement.