Big 12 becomes first Power 5 conference to move to virtual media days
By Adam Spencer
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Several FBS conferences have already announced a move from in-person to virtual media days amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, until Wednesday, none of the Power 5 conferences — the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12 and SEC — had made that move.
On Wednesday, though, the Big 12 became the first Power 5 conference to move virtually, canceling the event that was originally scheduled for July 20-21 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas:
Big 12 football media days are the latest cancellation of the coronavirus. Conf. coaches and ADs decide to go virtual at a meeting today. Was scheduled for July 20-21 at AT&T Stadium.
— Chuck Carlton (@ChuckCarltonDMN) May 6, 2020
Big 12 spokesman Bob Burda on football media day: "Given the uncertainty around the current environment and how much longer it’s going to last and with attendees having to make travel plans, it didn’t seem prudent for a traditional media day with a mass person gathering."
— Chuck Carlton (@ChuckCarltonDMN) May 6, 2020
Big 12 football days had more than 500 credentialed media last year in addition to players, coaches and spirit squads from each school.
— Chuck Carlton (@ChuckCarltonDMN) May 6, 2020
Will the other Power 5 conferences follow suit? It’s still early, but a number of dominos are falling already.
This year’s SEC Media Days are currently scheduled for July 13-16 in Atlanta. Will the SEC press forward with them?
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
