A report came earlier on Thursday that had supporters of Alabama football concerned.
The report stated that at least five players from the Crimson Tide had tested positive for the coronavirus since returning to campus on Monday. Simone Eli, a television sports anchor for CBS 42, confirmed the reports and tweeted via sources on the infected positions being one lineman, a couple of skill position players and one quarterback.
Sources confirm @bamainsider report that at least 5 Alabama players have tested positive for COVID-19
I’m told the players were tested Tuesday, practiced together Wednesday, and received the positive results today (Thurs). Source tells me that no players showed symptoms/signs…
— Simone Eli (@SimoneEli_TV) June 4, 2020
Source did not specify names, nor did I ask. Did say it was one lineman, a couple skill position players and one quarterback. @CBS_42
— Simone Eli (@SimoneEli_TV) June 4, 2020
Names have not been mentioned; however, one student at the University of Alabama student threw Mac Jones’ name into the realm of possibilities. Cameron Luke Ratliff, a 23-year-old public relations major and passionate fan, usually brings a humorous perspective when discussing Tide football on Twitter.
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MAC JONES https://t.co/VZj9jVpgNK— Cameron Luke Ratliff (@fluffopotamus88) June 4, 2020
alabama quarterback mike jones
— Cameron Luke Ratliff (@fluffopotamus88) June 4, 2020
Upon Jones’ name or him using the name “Mike Jones” in his social media post, Ratliff was immediately confronted by Jones’ father.
Gordon Jones demanded that the post be removed or legal action may be taken.
According to Jones, the redshirt junior quarterback does not have the coronavirus.
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Alabama is scheduled to start its in-person voluntary workouts on June 8.
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