It’s Tuesday, Florida State fans.
As your holiday week continues, we’ll get you up on the latest in FSU athletics. Check out our daily rundown.
Lead Story
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has not been shy about his displeasure with having to leave Tallahassee without playing Florida State on Saturday. The contest between the Seminoles and Tigers was postponed after a Clemson player, who had been symptomatic, tested positive for COVID-19.
Swinney insisted that he felt the FSU administration used it as a way to get out of the game. On Monday, FSU head coach Mike Norvell said that was not the case.
“It was something, this decision was made by medical advisors, professionals that received the information Friday night, from Clemson. And there was concern,” Norvell said, according to a report from Noles247. “There was concern in a lot of different aspects from where that situation was and just the experiences throughout the week. That was the decision medical advisors made there Saturday morning, and I’m appreciative of the protocols there on Friday and being able to have that test in place.”
Swinney has insisted that FSU either forfeit the game or pay for Clemson’s travel should there be a makeup date. FSU has offered Dec. 12 as a makeup date.
“I know that there’s a lot of things being said when it comes to financials, and if contributions need to be made, then I’ll sign up to make one,” Norvell said.
Between the Lines
There were no FSU athletic events scheduled for Monday.
On the Agenda
There are no FSU athletic events scheduled for Tuesday.
News and Notes
The ACC has placed a 6-day hold on FSU football’s trip to Duke on Dec. 5.
FSU women’s hoops junior guard Amaya Brown will redshirt for the 2020-21 season to allow for more time to recover from a knee injury.
FSU women’s basketball’s opener against Florida A&M on Wednesday has been canceled. Florida A&M has opted out of the season.
Virginia linebacker Charles Snowden has opted out of the remainder of the season.
Helpful Links
Noles247: Column: Norvell, with class, dunks on Dr. Dabo
Warchant: Schoffel: Swinney’s rant is self-serving and defies logic
Chop Chat: FSU football: Could Clemson debacle be the catalyst Noles needed?
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