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In 2021 all sports were given Democracy Day off.  Since 2022, for in-season sports, the day off must be taken between 15 days before and 15 days after Democracy Day.

Football still practiced on Democracy Day in 2021. I'm guessing football will get an extra "off day" during their upcoming bye week to get their day off.

Sounds like a job.  "Hey, they got a day off.  When do I get mine?"  

If taking that particular day off from practice isn't acceptable to the coach, then why do the players need a different day off unless there is a NCAA or conference rule requiring it?  Are they asking for overtime pay?

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In 2021 all sports were given Democracy Day off.  Since 2022, for in-season sports, the day off must be taken between 15 days before and 15 days after Democracy Day.

Football still practiced on Democracy Day in 2021. I'm guessing football will get an extra "off day" during their upcoming bye week to get their day off.

Sounds like a job.  "Hey, they got a day off.  When do I get mine?"  

If taking that particular day off from practice isn't acceptable to the coach, then why do the players need a different day off unless there is a NCAA or conference rule requiring it?  Are they asking for overtime pay?