Kansas Jayhawks head coach Les Miles, who once played for the University of Michigan under head coach Bo Schembechler, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Miles, 66, learned of the diagnosis on Thursday, and plans on continuing his coaching duties while he quarantines in his home.
“Although I will not physically be able to attend practice for the time being, I will be using the technology available for remote working to stay connected during staff meetings, meetings with players, etc.” Miles said. “Thank you for your prayers and support in advance. I look forward to beating this virus and returning back to be with my team in person very soon.”
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“At this time, we believe [Miles] will be able to continue to perform his head coaching duties,” Kansas athletic director Jeff Long said in a statement. “Based on the other test results, no other coaches tested positive. As long as Coach Miles does not develop symptoms or have a fever, we anticipate he will be able to coach the West Virginia game on Oct. 17.
Kansas is scheduled to play West Virginia on October 17.
Miles has won a national championship with Louisiana in 2007, and has won two SEC titles along with appearing in 14 Bowl games.
– – Quotes via Adam Wittenberg of ESPN Link – –
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Tennessee Titans reportedly broke NFL off-campus workout protocol
The Tennessee Titans are likely about to face some massive discipline from the National Football League.
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After their training facility was closed due to an outbreak of COVID-19, several players on the team including QB Ryan Tannehill held a private workout Montgomery Bell Academy after being forbidden by the NFL to conduct any off-campus activities.
Students at the private school said they saw a group of football players, later identified as members of the Titans.
Titans beat writer Paul Kuharsky reported the following:
“A group of Titans worked out at Montgomery Bell Academy on Sept. 30 despite an NFL directive not to hold such get-togethers while team headquarters was closed because of a COVID-19 outbreak, according to sources who saw players there.
