Michigan coaches join Gov. Whitmer to encourage mask usage as COVID-19 cases rise
Wednesday was the highest single-day case count in Michigan in two months with state reporting 891 cases. Whitmer warned if the trend continued, the state may be forced to shut down again. Michigan State Univerisity coaches Tom Izzo and Suzy Merchant, and University of Michigan womens basketball coach Kim Barnes Arico. Together they warned Michigan could be on the same trajectory as Florida if changes arent made. We are Michigan people and were here to support our state, Merchant said.
Benched: MSUs Suzy Merchant on recruiting virtually and the possibility of a 2020 season
I got three home visits done when I was on my way to Cleveland, Ohio and they started shutting everything down, Suzy Merchant said. But, getting a recruit to say yes to MSU virtually is something new. I think you have to be able to test and test quickly, Merchant said of the 2020-2021 season. We cant social distance in basketball.Merchant said she will defer to decision-makers while preparing as if there will be a season. I I think they want to go back to school, Merchant said laughing.