The Big Ten shut down fall sports for two primary reasons—an inability to test adequately enough and uncertain heart-related issues surrounding COVID-19—and the league will not reverse its decision until it has “answers” on those matters, says Wisconsin chancellor Rebecca Blank.
Blank, appearing virtually as a witness during a Senate hearing on Tuesday regarding name, image and likeness, took questioning from Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) about the Big Ten’s murky situation. The league is re-evaluating its decision last month to postpone its football season to the winter or spring, now exploring ways to hold a season this fall.