And when it comes to the #IWantASeason campaign, which is intended for athletes, coaches and fans to take to social media to encourage others to wear masks and practice physical distancing, Husted would be hard-pressed to find a better advocate than the Ohio State football team. Taking to Twitter on Thursday night, Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day posted a video encouraging others to do their part and wear a mask. On Friday, several Ohio State players — including star quarterback Justin Fields and former defensive end Chase Young — did the same, sharing mini hype videos with a simple message: If you want to see them perform this fall, you’re going to have to do your part to help the cause. “I am very concerned,” Smith said during the call. “I used to be cautiously optimistic but I’m not even there now.”
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