The amount will increase by $100,000 for each subsequent week of noncompliance for repeat offenders could eventually lead to suspensions from upcoming games, the memo declared. Thursday afternoon, the University of Kansas announced that Jayhawks head football coach Les Miles tested positive for the coronavirus. Key Background:During the SEC's opening set of games on Sept. 26, several head coaches were shown with face coverings down around their chins, or off completely. In late September, five NFL head coaches (Vic Fangio, Jon Gruden, Sean Payton, Kyle Shanahan and Pete Carroll) were fined $100,000 each for not wearing face masks on the sidelines. Further Reading:SEC threatens fines, suspensions for breaking mask protocols (AP)Steelers-Titans Game Postponed Due To Covid-19 Outbreak (Forbes)Full coverage and live updates on the Coronavirus

Source: Forbes October 08, 2020 21:56 UTC