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Tom Allen provides update on Indiana’s COVID-19 testing, updates status of Peyton Hendershot
By Paul Harvey
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Many fans are still hoping to have a 2020 college football season, and head coach Tom Allen updated the status of the Indiana program on Tuesday.
According to Zach Osterman with the Indy Star, Allen confirmed that “a small number” of Hoosiers players in the program tested positive for COVID-19. However, Allen did not address specifics beyond that.
Tom Allen on a Zoom call with media this morning. Says more players are back, and cohorts are growing every couple weeks per workout protocol. IU still not allowed to conduct position meetings in person just yet. #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) July 14, 2020
Allen says "a small number" within the program have tested positive. Doesn't give specific number, but cites the department-wide numbers (IU's had four positive tests among 299 total tests). #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) July 14, 2020
In addition to his update on COVID-19 testing, Allen also provided an update on TE Peyton Hendershot. Allen indicated that Hendershot has completed his team discipline as well as the legal processes involved and will be back with the team in a full capacity. Hendershot had been suspended following an arrest in February.
Allen asked about Peyton Hendershot. He has completed "team-sanctioned discipline" and student conduct process, as well as legal process. He's "completely cleared and will be back with the team now fully." #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) July 14, 2020
So far, it sounds like things are trending in a positive direction for the Hoosiers. Hopefully, that will continue as we get closer to a potential start date for the season.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.