Another Division I conference will not play football this fall. Today, the Patriot League, which competes in the FCS, announced it will not allow its student-athletes to participate in fall sports, but is leaving the option open for the spring. Decisions on winter and spring sports will be made at a later date. The Patriot League is comprised of American University, the United States Military Academy (Army), Boston University, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh, Loyola, and the United States Naval Academy (Navy). Here’s the release:
Recognizing the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to present significant challenges to our campuses and communities, the Patriot League Council of Presidents announces the following decisions regarding Patriot League competition:
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- Patriot League teams will not engage in competition in the fall season (championship and non-championship);
- Decisions surrounding winter and spring sport competition will be made at a later date; and,
- The opportunity for conditioning, strength training and other practice opportunities in all sports will be permitted provided health and safety conditions support such activities.