Many questioned the decision by Navy football coach Ken Niumatalolo to not engage in contact practices throughout August training camp.
The veteran coach explained his reasoning numerous times throughout the month, saying it was because of contact tracing protocols. He knew one positive test for coronavirus could wipe out multiple position groups.
If a wide receiver tested positive, more than likely multiple other players at that position would be deemed close contacts. Additionally, any defensive back that practiced against that wide receiver could be considered a close contact. Same goes with offensive and defensive linemen lined up against one another in the trenches.