(OMAHA, Ne)—The coronavirus pandemic has altered the way of life for all Americans. With the U.S. now having the most positive cases of COVID-19 in the world, the White House and CDC have encouraged people to stay at home whenever possible and practice social distancing. This has resulted in virtually all public events being cancelled for the foreseeable future.
For the game of football, it means that there could potentially be a postponement or cancellation of the college football and/or NFL seasons. With this, all pro day’s and scouting sessions for pro football prospects have been cancelled until further notice. For players who have played in Power-Five or other FBS conferences, gaining notoriety and notice can be easier with the strength of schedule difference and exposure—but for FCS players, pro day’s are where they can show their abilities on an even field. Without the ability to test different drills in front of professional scouts, many FCS players are finding it to be more difficult to go through the scouting process, that many people in years past had the luxury of experiencing.
MavRadio general manager of sports, Matt Kirkle, had the opportunity to speak with Alex Cloyd, Mason Bennett, and Donnell Rodgers of the University of North Dakota during this coronavirus epidemic, and discuss the hardships that have come with the cancellations of pro day’s—such as the scouting process going digital, more difficulty being able to display different skills, and more. Take a look at the story at the top of the page!
