As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, college football season has become a high-stakes game of financial liability. With power 5 conferences scrambling to salvage their seasons, a daunting question looms large: what if a player contracts the virus and suffers long-term damage? Who will be held responsible?
Imagine an offensive tackle getting the virus and being unable to continue his career due to long-term respiratory issues. Would the school be held responsible for possible litigation? Universities have had access to information about the virus for months, and if they fail to take necessary precautions to keep their students safe, they could be legally liable. The consequences could be disastrous, sending shockwaves across campuses nationwide.
As a parent of a former college football player, I can't imagine what I would tell my son if he had to make the same decision today. It's crucial that schools put proper protocols in place to provide a safe environment for their student-athletes, and that they have a contingency plan for when a player does get sick. The stakes are higher than ever, and the health and well-being of our student-athletes must be the top priority.
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