Last week, it appeared “likely” Ohio State was limiting to 20 percent capacity for this season’s home football games because of social distancing guidelines due to the coronavirus. Now, because of a current state order, that number is moot. A public health order, which went into effect Saturday, prohibits fans at the games of contact sports teams, which, of course, includes but is not limited to the Buckeyes as well as the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns. The order remains in effect until the ODH revises or retracts it, or until Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine state of emergency ends, per Cleveland.com. Last week, season-ticket holders were be given the option of “opting out” for 2020, but retaining season-ticket eligibility for 2021 and beyond. “While no final decision has been made regarding the 2020 football season, the Department of Athletics has been working diligently with university leaders, public health experts…
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