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Statements from Brian White and Willie Taggart
5/27/2020 4:00:00 PM | Football
Statement from FAU Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White:
"We are excited for the return of our football student-athletes to campus, beginning on June 8. Our phased-in approach should have the entire team back by late June. Our number-one priority, as always, is the safety of our student-athletes, staff and community. Over the last several weeks, our staff has worked together with University leadership, university and local health officials and Conference USA to develop this plan for a safe return to campus for these student-athletes, coaches and staff. We will enact a number of safety procedures in order to maintain a healthy, safe environment for everyone based on best practice guidelines from agencies such as the Florida Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. Our student athletes are role models in many aspects of their lives and I expect them to continue those examples while these strict protocols are in place."
Statement from FAU Head Football Coach Willie Taggart:
"Our student-athletes couldn't be more excited about getting back to campus. Everyone involved with our program is committed to the health and well-being of our student-athletes. While it won't be what would be considered a normal summer training program, the guys are very much looking forward to being back in the weight room, on the field and around their teammates and coaches. As a newer coaching staff, we're looking forward to this opportunity to continue getting to know our young men, as well. I'd like to thank everyone involved for their diligence in working to provide a healthy, safe process for our student-athletes as we work through this pandemic."
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"We are excited for the return of our football student-athletes to campus, beginning on June 8. Our phased-in approach should have the entire team back by late June. Our number-one priority, as always, is the safety of our student-athletes, staff and community. Over the last several weeks, our staff has worked together with University leadership, university and local health officials and Conference USA to develop this plan for a safe return to campus for these student-athletes, coaches and staff. We will enact a number of safety procedures in order to maintain a healthy, safe environment for everyone based on best practice guidelines from agencies such as the Florida Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. Our student athletes are role models in many aspects of their lives and I expect them to continue those examples while these strict protocols are in place."
Statement from FAU Head Football Coach Willie Taggart:
"Our student-athletes couldn't be more excited about getting back to campus. Everyone involved with our program is committed to the health and well-being of our student-athletes. While it won't be what would be considered a normal summer training program, the guys are very much looking forward to being back in the weight room, on the field and around their teammates and coaches. As a newer coaching staff, we're looking forward to this opportunity to continue getting to know our young men, as well. I'd like to thank everyone involved for their diligence in working to provide a healthy, safe process for our student-athletes as we work through this pandemic."
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