Athletes can face all types of adversity through their collegiate careers — tough losses, devastating injuries, battles for playing time. But none could’ve been prepared for the blow that COVID-19 would bring, sidelining them for the entire fall season at least.
It’s hard to fathom how athletes are handling the sudden announcement of the postponed Big Ten fall season, as they experience heartbreak and grasp on to any hope that lies in the spring.
While football’s cancelation has made headlines nationwide and delivers a significant blow to both campus culture and finances, athletes in a number of other sports are experiencing this crushing change as well.