Outbreak puts Ohio State's championship hopes in jeopardy

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By MITCH STACY

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State officials are unsure when the team can practice again, let alone play next week at Michigan State, after an outbreak of COVID-19 put the No. 3 Buckeyes’ Big Ten title hopes in danger.

“I have no clue what this afternoon or tomorrow will bring or next week will bring,” athletic director Gene Smith said Saturday.

Three more college football games across the country were canceled or postponed Saturday, including Florida State hosting Virginia. For the second straight week, the Seminoles had their home game called off hours before kickoff and after their opponent had already traveled to Tallahassee, Florida.

Last week the issue was Clemson and Florida State not agreeing on whether the game should be played after a Tigers player who was positive for COVID-19 traveled with the team to Florida.



Ohio State defensive back Shaun Wade celebrates his interception and touchdown against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)


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[riversedge]

1. Isn't Ohio State Jim Jordans school where he used to coarch??

[My Pet Orangutan]

2. Yes. Sure is.

[lark]

3. Urban Meyer also worked there, knew the truth and hid it.

Karma seems to now be in action.

Being a FL Gators fan, this is could be good news. I think they are the #5 ranked team.

[My Pet Orangutan]

5. Don't piss off the Gators

[Aerator]

7. He didn't start coaching there until 13 years after the doctor left.

[lark]

8. I am pretty sure he did know some sexual assaulter at OSU.

Someone told his wife who told him and he kept it to himself. That's why he's not there anymore.

[Aerator]

9. I believe your right about that I was talking about the Jordan case.

[oldsoftie]

4. Just trying to get out of getting their ass whipped by Alabama.

Not that I'm any Bama fan either

[lark]

6. Sadly that's what we all expect.

Don't think the Gators have the D to pull off beating Bama, but at least this year they get a shot at it and they have a totally awesome offense.

[ResistantAmerican17]

10. Gee, if only someone had stepped up to warn colleges that football

during an out of control pandemic was a bad idea.....

[LisaL]

11. Just football?

OH's covid cases are going through the roof. The athletes probably got it in the community.

[Capt. America]

12. Come on Ryan you managed to get Justin to come back for another year....

don't blow it!