Winston-Salem State says it should be sure that its soccer subject markings are extra actual going ahead.
After a viral video confirmed a grounds crew member, uh, estimating the white yardage markers on a sideline with a can of white spray paint, athletic director Eric Burns issued a press release on Monday acknowledging that the markings “fell quick” of faculty requirements.
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“The sphere markings at our final residence recreation fell wanting WSSU athletics’ requirements, and I take accountability,” Burns stated in a press release. “We’ve secured further subject preparation assist and carried out new checks to make sure that is addressed earlier than our subsequent residence recreation. Our student-athletes and Ram Nation deserve the very best customary, and we’re dedicated to assembly it each time.”
Winston-Salem State performs its residence video games at Bowman Grey Stadium, a facility that has a quarter-mile race observe round it that’s commonly used for auto racing occasions. The varsity hosted Bowie State on Saturday as a lot of North Carolina was tormented by rain from the remnants of Hurricane Isaias.
The Rams misplaced that recreation 21-0 to fall to 0-6 general and 0-4 in CIAA play.
