Big Ten Cancels All Competitions Through End of Academic Year
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The following update was released by the Big Ten Conference on April 13:
The Big Ten Conference announced today that all organized team activities have been suspended until April 6, 2020, and will be re-evaluated at that time.
The Big Ten has previously announced that in addition to canceling the Men's Basketball Tournament it will be canceling all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year, and participation in all NCAA tournaments and competitions. The Conference also has announced a moratorium on all on- and off-campus recruiting activities for the foreseeable future.
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.
The main priority of the Big Ten Conference continues to be the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, fans and media as we continue to monitor all developing and relevant information on the COVID-19 virus.
In addition, Michigan State Athletics announced that the Green-White spring football game on April 18 has been canceled.
MESSAGE FROM THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE:
The Big Ten Conference announced today that in addition to the Men's Basketball Tournament it will be canceling all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year, and participation in all NCAA tournaments and competitions. In addition, the Conference has announced a moratorium on all on- and off-campus recruiting activities for the foreseeable future.Â
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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.Â
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The main priority of the Big Ten Conference continues to be the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, fans and media as we continue to monitor all developing and relevant information on the COVID-19 virus.
STATEMENT FROM MICHIGAN STATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR BILL BEEKMAN:
"We support the Big Ten's decision to cancel all competition through the end of the academic year and the moratorium placed on all on- and off-campus recruiting. There's nothing more important than the health of our student-athletes. While this was an incredibly difficult decision, one that will effectively end the college careers of many student-athletes, their well-being must be our highest priority. I'm incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication shown by our student-athletes throughout the year. We will continue to provide comprehensive support for student-athletes, including academic and athletic training services moving forward."
STATEMENT FROM MSU MEN'S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH TOM IZZO:
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"I'm obviously disappointed to have our season come to such an abrupt end. It goes without saying, this is something that none of us have ever experienced. I feel most for our seniors, for guys like Cassius and Kyle and Conner, who wanted to have one last shot at March Madness. Telling them their career was over was extremely emotional. But these are unprecedented times and some things are bigger than basketball. The primary concern for all of us is the health and well-being of our students-athletes, staff and fans."
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The Big Ten Conference announced today that all organized team activities have been suspended until April 6, 2020, and will be re-evaluated at that time.
The Big Ten has previously announced that in addition to canceling the Men's Basketball Tournament it will be canceling all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year, and participation in all NCAA tournaments and competitions. The Conference also has announced a moratorium on all on- and off-campus recruiting activities for the foreseeable future.
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.
The main priority of the Big Ten Conference continues to be the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, fans and media as we continue to monitor all developing and relevant information on the COVID-19 virus.
In addition, Michigan State Athletics announced that the Green-White spring football game on April 18 has been canceled.
MESSAGE FROM THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE:
The Big Ten Conference announced today that in addition to the Men's Basketball Tournament it will be canceling all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year, and participation in all NCAA tournaments and competitions. In addition, the Conference has announced a moratorium on all on- and off-campus recruiting activities for the foreseeable future.Â
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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.Â
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The main priority of the Big Ten Conference continues to be the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, fans and media as we continue to monitor all developing and relevant information on the COVID-19 virus.
STATEMENT FROM MICHIGAN STATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR BILL BEEKMAN:
"We support the Big Ten's decision to cancel all competition through the end of the academic year and the moratorium placed on all on- and off-campus recruiting. There's nothing more important than the health of our student-athletes. While this was an incredibly difficult decision, one that will effectively end the college careers of many student-athletes, their well-being must be our highest priority. I'm incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication shown by our student-athletes throughout the year. We will continue to provide comprehensive support for student-athletes, including academic and athletic training services moving forward."
STATEMENT FROM MSU MEN'S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH TOM IZZO:
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"I'm obviously disappointed to have our season come to such an abrupt end. It goes without saying, this is something that none of us have ever experienced. I feel most for our seniors, for guys like Cassius and Kyle and Conner, who wanted to have one last shot at March Madness. Telling them their career was over was extremely emotional. But these are unprecedented times and some things are bigger than basketball. The primary concern for all of us is the health and well-being of our students-athletes, staff and fans."
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