COLUMBUS – The Big Ten Conference, already in court and under pressure from players and parents over its decision to cancel fall football, is now hearing from President Donald Trump.
Trump tweeted he has spoken with Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren about reinstating the fall season.
Had a very productive conversation with Kevin Warren, Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, about immediately starting up Big Ten football. Would be good (great!) for everyone – Players, Fans, Country. On the one yard line!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2020
The Big Ten had no immediate comment.
The league announced Aug. 11 it would move its football season to the spring semester because of health risks associated with the pandemic.
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