At the conclusion of Tuesday’s practice, a precarious cloud loomed over the event, as more than 20 players originally selected to the All-American Bowl tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in San Antonio.
The West All-American team was hit particularly hard, with only 37 players practicing Tuesday, including only six offensive linemen and three defensive backs. The question of whether the game would even get played loomed, but fortunately last-minute reinforcements arrived. On Wednesday, the West team was up to eight offensive linemen and six defensive backs, so everything is hopefully back on track for Saturday’s kickoff.
Practices have continued as scheduled, with both the East and West teams practicing on Wednesday, and Eleven Warriors has been there to observe all the action as it unfolded.