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As Coronavirus continues to spread and more athletic seasons are getting postponed or canceled, we decided to take a look at what Sun Devil student-athletes and prominent figures in Tempe have been saying over social media about the unfortunate circumstances that they have been thrust into.
On Friday, it was announced that spring athletes would be given an extra year of eligibility after their season was cut far too short. Winter sports is still up in the air at the moment.
Here is what some players, coaches, and influential figures around ASU athletic programs have had to say.
ASU Basketball, senior Forward Mickey Mitchell
Can’t believe it’s over like this...going to miss this so much..FORKS UP ❤️ thank you Sun Devil Nation!!!! pic.twitter.com/7iYcmgK8xX
— StickyMickey (@MickeyMitchell0) March 12, 2020
Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bobby Hurley
Mickey is a Warrior! Life isn’t always fair. My heart is broken for Mickey & Rob right now! https://t.co/iuwKA00ZrU
— Bobby Hurley (@BobbyHurley11) March 12, 2020
This is March Sadness for everyone. But we have a responsibility to acknowledge the 68 teams who would’ve made the field. These student-athletes deserve to hear their name called! https://t.co/A78TXhgULb
— Bobby Hurley (@BobbyHurley11) March 13, 2020
I respect the NCAA’s decision to put everyone’s safety first. That said, every team deserves recognition for their season’s success. Brackets should still be announced on Selection Sunday.
— Bobby Hurley (@BobbyHurley11) March 12, 2020
ASU Basketball, sophomore forward Taeshon Cherry
Gon miss my dawgs fr ! Wish we had some more games to play. Can’t wait until next year pic.twitter.com/omuoiL9K6l
— Tae (@tcherry002) March 12, 2020
I can’t believe it’s really over with.........so many memories with these guys pushed me everyday to be better. I love my squad and wished we could’ve shocked a lot more people
— Tae (@tcherry002) March 13, 2020
ASU Women’s Basketball, senior guard Reili Richardson
I want another year of eligibility.... https://t.co/EwiQYDQhd1
— Reili Richardson (@reilirich) March 12, 2020
ASU Baseball, senior catcher Nick Cheema
Good luck telling me you’re taking this away from me. Taking my senior year and the best team I’ve ever played on https://t.co/wsLZ8yx1bp
— Nick Cheema (@NickCheema8) March 13, 2020
This sucks https://t.co/564MozYHk1
— Nick Cheema (@NickCheema8) March 14, 2020
ASU Baseball, junior infielder Drew Swift
This ain’t right
— Swifty (@swiftyy23) March 12, 2020
Jordan Kaye, Devils Digest Beat Reporter
If this is the case, Spencer Torkelson’s incredible college career will be finished without a proper sendoff.
— Jordan Kaye (@jordankaye_23) March 12, 2020
He was just just two home runs away from Bob Horner’s school record of 56. Terrible https://t.co/ba8I7R1YZi
ASU Softball, senior catcher Maddi Hackbarth
still haven’t been able to completely accept not playing what should be my senior year, but this picture represents the excitement that this year held for me being able to play with this group of girls. until the next chapter as a Sun Devil my team is my #stillondaboat pic.twitter.com/2bkyZJtN9c
— Maddi Hackbarth (@maddihack) March 14, 2020
ASU Softball, senior pitcher Cielo Meza
I’d put myself through another year of school again just to play for this team. I’ll go to hell and back to play with them. pic.twitter.com/JkB75txZpf
— C♡ (@cielomeza50) March 13, 2020
Head Softball Coach Trisha Ford
From our very own @itsmaxfern He does an amazing job. Club Farrington is waiting patiently for us to return https://t.co/vdG8WVUeaQ
— Trisha Ford (@Trisha_Ford) March 14, 2020
ASU Hockey, Head Equipment Manager Jon Laughner
Gutted for the players. It was another hell of a run by @SunDevilHockey. Couldn’t be prouder of this group and what was accomplished this season. Onward #BeTheTradition pic.twitter.com/mFzIKcCpCp
— Jon Laughner (@JonLaughnerEM) March 12, 2020
Jackie Busch, mom of ASU Hockey senior forward Tyler Busch
As his mom I am heartbroken for him and his teammates but oh so proud of him and what he has done for @SunDevilHockey @BuschLeagueTen #bethetradition #forkem pic.twitter.com/rHtlVwwJWw
— Jackie Busch (@Buschboysmom) March 13, 2020