Root, root, root for the college football season
COVID-19 makes it complicated, but having a season would be good for what ails athletic departments
Memphis running back Antonio Gibson (left) drops a touchdown catch in front of the SMU defense during action in their college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian file)
Fans need college football. Players and coaches need college football. But most of all, athletic departments need college football. The question is, will COVID-19 cooperate?
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Don Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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