Look, it’s just not working out. It’s clear now that we tried to get back together too soon. Although it would be easy to continue in denial — after all, love is blind — the timing just isn’t right. Sports, I say this with love: We need another break. Not a breakup. Just a break. The evidence is obvious and abundant, and it needs to be confronted, especially when it comes to college athletics where safety plans appear especially precarious.
Chicago Tribune/July 6, 2020