From the Athletic Director: Stay Strong Rocket Nation!

By Michael O'Brien, Vice President and Director of Athletics

March 17, 2020

Dear Rocket Nation,

First and foremost, I wish good health to all of you and your families in these difficult times. Please stay safe and follow the best-practice CDC guidelines as closely as you can. You are doing this for others as well as yourself.

What we are all going through right now is unprecedented in our lifetimes. To say that this is "bigger than sports" goes without saying. As sad as it was to see the season (and in some cases, career) end for so many Rocket student-athletes, their health and well-being far out-weighs that loss. We know it is a loss for you, too, as fans of our Rocket sports. But it is a…