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First SEC school announces vaccination, negative test requirement to attend football games

Scott Schultz

By Scott Schultz

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LSU has announced that they will require all Tiger Stadium guests 12 years of age and older to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to entry for games this fall.

After the challenges college football faced in 2020, the approaching 2021 season holds the promise of a return to somewhat normal conditions after the pandemic led to cancellations, and postponements last fall.

While the games are planned, the pandemic is not over and schools across the country are making provisions to keep the games going. There is plenty of cause for optimism, but the uncertainty remains about how the season will play out.

The decision by LSU comes after consultation with – and support from – Governor John Bel Edwards, LSU President William F. Tate IV, LSU’s Board of Supervisors, Tiger Athletic Foundation, and Director of Athletics Scott Woodward.

“As the flagship institution of the state of Louisiana, our foremost responsibility is to ensure the safety of our students, our supporters, and our community,” Tate said. “While we are aware of the diverse perspectives across the nation regarding masks and vaccinations, we must take all reasonable measures to protect our campus and community, not only on gamedays, but long after guests have left Tiger Stadium. The current threat to our lives, our health, and to our medical systems due to COVID-19 is overburdening our hospitals, and we must do our part to stop the spread.”

The policy takes effect on September 11th for the home football opener against McNeese State.

Scott Schultz

Scott Schultz covers Michigan State Football, along with Breaking News for B1G Football & Basketball for Saturday Tradition. He also serves as an Automotive News Editor & Writer, and Softball Writer elsewhere on the web. Follow him on Twitter @SRSchultz.