Thursday:
Statement from FSU: Tallahassee, Fla. -- Florida State Director of Athletics David Coburn announced Thursday that all FSU athletic competitions and events would be suspended until further notice.
“The ACC presidents and athletic directors, with the advice of U.S. health officials, have determined that the immediate suspension of competitions, practices and recruiting is the best course of action in response to the coronavirus threat,” said Coburn. “We regret having to take this action, but we believe it is in the best interest of our student-athletes and fans. Moving forward, we will continue to closely monitor all developments as they occur.”
*Information regarding the potential refunding of tickets will be made available in the coming days.
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Well, the NCAA takes it a step further. The floodgates have officially opened... Trying to get clarification as to whether this means the end of all spring sports, including baseball, for FSU.
New Statement from the ACC (3:10 p.m. ET)
“The Atlantic Coast Conference has suspended all athletic related activities including all competition, formal and organized practice, recruiting and participation in NCAA championships until further notice."
FSU A.D. David Coburn talks about spring sports decisions, ACC tourney being cancelled
ACC cancels basketball tournament, FSU is officially conference champs
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Story: Fans shut out for rest of ACC Tournament
Going to keep this in one thread and will update it as more news develops.
Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
Statement from the Atlantic Coast Conference:
“In light of the rapidly changing landscape regarding COVID-19, the latest developments nationally from health authorities and today’s announcement by the NCAA COVID-19 Advisory Panel, the ACC will alter the remainder of the ACC Tournament. After consultation with the league’s presidents and athletic directors, it was determined that beginning Thursday, March 12, all games will be played with only essential tournament personnel, limited school administrators and student-athlete guests, broadcast television and credentialed media members present.”
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Mark Emmert released a statement on Wednesday afternoon saying the NCAA men's and women's tournaments, all the way through the Final Four, will be played without spectators in attendance.
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Statement earlier on Wednesday from Florida State:
Full announcement
"Our highest priority remains the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff. Therefore, we will shift to online instruction for all courses on March 23 for a period of at least two weeks."
As for athletics: The university will provide guidance on athletic events and competitions based on coordination with the Atlantic Coast Conference and the NCAA.
Statement from FSU: Tallahassee, Fla. -- Florida State Director of Athletics David Coburn announced Thursday that all FSU athletic competitions and events would be suspended until further notice.
“The ACC presidents and athletic directors, with the advice of U.S. health officials, have determined that the immediate suspension of competitions, practices and recruiting is the best course of action in response to the coronavirus threat,” said Coburn. “We regret having to take this action, but we believe it is in the best interest of our student-athletes and fans. Moving forward, we will continue to closely monitor all developments as they occur.”
*Information regarding the potential refunding of tickets will be made available in the coming days.
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Well, the NCAA takes it a step further. The floodgates have officially opened... Trying to get clarification as to whether this means the end of all spring sports, including baseball, for FSU.
New Statement from the ACC (3:10 p.m. ET)
“The Atlantic Coast Conference has suspended all athletic related activities including all competition, formal and organized practice, recruiting and participation in NCAA championships until further notice."
FSU A.D. David Coburn talks about spring sports decisions, ACC tourney being cancelled
ACC cancels basketball tournament, FSU is officially conference champs
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Story: Fans shut out for rest of ACC Tournament
Going to keep this in one thread and will update it as more news develops.
Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
Statement from the Atlantic Coast Conference:
“In light of the rapidly changing landscape regarding COVID-19, the latest developments nationally from health authorities and today’s announcement by the NCAA COVID-19 Advisory Panel, the ACC will alter the remainder of the ACC Tournament. After consultation with the league’s presidents and athletic directors, it was determined that beginning Thursday, March 12, all games will be played with only essential tournament personnel, limited school administrators and student-athlete guests, broadcast television and credentialed media members present.”
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Mark Emmert released a statement on Wednesday afternoon saying the NCAA men's and women's tournaments, all the way through the Final Four, will be played without spectators in attendance.
-----
Statement earlier on Wednesday from Florida State:
Full announcement
"Our highest priority remains the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff. Therefore, we will shift to online instruction for all courses on March 23 for a period of at least two weeks."
As for athletics: The university will provide guidance on athletic events and competitions based on coordination with the Atlantic Coast Conference and the NCAA.
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