The NCAA cleared student-athletes in football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball to return to campus on June 1 and for the Southeastern Conference, in-person voluntary workouts are scheduled for next Monday.
However, the coronavirus pandemic has appeared to have affected Alabama football.
Per a report from BamaInsider (Rivals network), at least five Crimson Tide players have tested positive for the virus.
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Nothing has been released from the university on the situation.
In Tuscaloosa County, there has been a report of 836 confirmed cases of COVID-19 – including 383 cases of which occurred in the last 14 days.
Alabama is scheduled to face the University of Southern California on Sept. 5 at AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas) to open the regular season.
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