Indiana Head Coach Tom Allen and AD Scott Dolson Release Statements on Football Restart

Tom Allen Image: Sammy Jacobs Hoosier Huddle

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Excitement filled the crisp morning air with the announcement of the Big Ten’s return to play for football coming on Wednesday morning. Shortly after the Big Ten made their announcement to restart their 2020 football season on the weekend of October 24th, Indiana Hoosiers head football coach Tom Allen and first-year athletic director Scott Dolson release statements on the announcement.

Tom Allen, Head Coach

““We are beyond excited to get back on the football field. Our players have kept their focus and attacked workouts waiting for this day. Thank you to President McRobbie, Scott Dolson and our medical staff for their relentless efforts to make it safe for all of us to return. I also want to thank Aaron Wellman and his staff for keeping our team sharp and our coaching staff for all of their tireless work. We look forward to the 2020 Big Ten football season!”

Scott Dolson, Athletic Director

“From the outset, we have relied on and followed the guidance of our expert medical professionals in determining when it was safe to resume football competitions. I am very confident in their recommendations, and appreciate their dedication to keeping our students, coaches, fans and communities safe. I also want to thank President McRobbie, who has provided tremendous leadership and has been a great support throughout this process. Finally, I am thrilled for Coach Allen and our student-athletes, who have shown tremendous resiliency and focus. This is an exciting day.”