Was privileged to be a part of a briefing held by White House officials on the role the president played in helping the B1G resume college football this fall.

Mentioned that one reason the president decided to help was that players “didn’t have a voice or seat at the table.”

White House officials also said that since September 1st there have been over 300 calls between WH staff and B1G players, parents coaches, and other league officials discussing the Big Ten playing football this Fall.

WH officials noted that the #WeWantToPlay hashtag going viral got the attention of POTUS in August, and it led to his direct conversation with Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence.

Mentioned Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields by name as two players who helped influence the movement/season