UCF was one of the few teams last season that didn’t lose a football game to the COVID-19 pandemic. But even 16 months later, the virus remains a constant challenge as the Knights prepare to embark on the 2021 campaign.
And as the number of new COVID cases continues to skyrocket across the country, team vaccinations have become a crucial part of preparations for the upcoming season.
“We’re going to advocate for universal vaccination for our student-athletes,” American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco said during the league’s virtual media event Wednesday. “They have real incentives to get vaccinated, health and safety obviously being the primary one.