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ESPN reporter steps away from college football sidelines after declining vaccine
By Rolando Rosa
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An ESPN reporter is stepping away from the college football sidelines this fall due to declining to get vaccinated. ESPN’s Allison Williams recently announced her decision on Twitter:
This will be the first fall in the last 15 years I won’t be on the sidelines for College Football.
My heart hurts posting this but I’m at peace with my decision. pic.twitter.com/np5V3gdrfW— Allison Williams (@AllisonW_Sports) September 9, 2021
Williams’ reasoning is due to fertility concerns.
“While my work is incredibly important to me, the most important role I have is as a mother. Throughout our family planning with our doctor, as well as a fertility specialist, I have decided not to receive the COVID-19 vaccination at this time while my husband and I try for a second child. This was a deeply difficult decision to make and it’s not something I take lightly…I look forward to when I can return to the games and job that I love.”
Williams is a native of Michigan and an alum of the University of Miami.
Rolando Rosa brings his experience covering college football to Saturday Tradition. Follow him on Twitter @RolandoRosa3.