Michigan suspended the team’s activities on Monday due to considerations about COVID-19.
“Yes, today, as a precaution, Michigan football will involve almost everything because there were a greater number of positive assumptions waiting to be confirmed,” head coach Jim Harbaugh said at his weekly press conference.
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“It’s a number greater than zero. It’s more than one. It’s a few. So it’s higher. “
Harbaugh refused to wait if the Wolverines would play Saturday in front of Maryland. He didn’t seem to think the construction was due to Thanksgiving travel and said, “There weren’t many trips. You’re talking about no air flights. “, things of that nature. “
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“It’s day-to-day, ” said Harbaugh. ” When the effects return, we will monitor those effects and, as always, will be very proactive. “
When Harbaugh asked if anyone had tested positive before last weekend’s game opposed Penn State, he replied, “Yes. “
He also revealed that wolverines had players who were unable to play due to alleged positive tests. Although it publishes a weekly update on the case, the Michigan Department of Sports did reveal the amount of positive evidence expressed to the football program this fall.
“Everyone is screened daily,” Harbaugh said. “We have been tested 4 times since Friday and every day before that. Even if it is presumed positive on the eve of the game, the day before the game, they are not allowed to play, which we also had. “
For now, the Wolverines are on hold.
“We’ll do all the protocols, ” said Harbaugh. ” We are waiting for the effects of confirmation tests. “
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