COVID-19
NJCAA recommends football be delayed until spring
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The National Junior College Athletic Association has recommended that football season be delayed until the spring of 2021 due to COVID-19.
The NJCAA made the announcement Thursday
“The NJCAA Presidential Advisory Council, along with the NJCAA president and CEO and NJCAA board chair have recommended that a majority of NJCAA competition move to the spring semester of 2021. The organization is finalizing the plans that provide engagement, safety, and regional leadership to support our student-athletes during the fall and spring semesters.
“Individual NJCAA regions will discuss the recommended changes prior to the NJCAA board of regents meeting on Monday, July 13, where an official plan of action will be decided. More information will be provided following Monday’s meeting.
“We must adjust accordingly to support and sustain NJCAA programs, the association as a whole is collectively working to provide the best opportunities to be successful on and off the field for our student-athletes.”
Mississippi is known for its competitive junior colleges when it comes to football, and this decision will definitely effect the state. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College won the nation football championship last season, and many other Mississippi teams are usually ranked nationally when it comes to juco football.
