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Ron DeSantis: “If an athlete doesn't want to play, let them keep their…”

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8/31/2020 Governor Ron DeSantis Holds Education Roundtable in Tallahassee

Published | Video Starts at 54:20

And to the credit of the folks here, President Thrasher, folks at UM uf, you know, we were very supportive of you guys should be playing. You know, look, If an athlete doesn't want to play, let them keep their scholarship, let them have another year of eligibility. No one should be forced to be playing. And you should not suffer any negative in terms of scholarship or any of that. (54:20–54:26)

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Asserts that athletes should retain scholarships and eligibility if they choose not to play.

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