The Southeastern Conference is set to knock the first domino down regarding the return of collegiate-level sports.
Reports surfaced on Thursday stating conference officials will take a vote on May 22 on whether or not to open athletic facilities back up on June 1. It would be the first step toward some semblance of a football season taking place on schedule, or at least close to it.
The SEC shut down all athletic activities on March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Next week would be the first formal action taken toward practices and workouts resuming.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey spoke with ESPN, but would not go as far as to confirm the vote taking place.