The Buckeyes made the decision out of an abundance of caution, crossing only one of the two Big Ten thresholds in the CoVID-19 protocol. “Could we have played today? Sure. Was it the right thing to do? No.” Gene Smith was straightforward and honest with the media this afternoon in explaining what has happened at Ohio State this past week – perhaps one of the most difficult weeks he’s ever endured as Athletic Director at Ohio State. Ohio State is trying to do the responsible thing and they’re in a very tricky spot. Smith, head coach Ryan Day and team physician Jim Borchers don’t have to speak about what’s at stake this season – everyone knows it. But they have a responsibility to keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible and Smith made it clear they are making decisions with that at the forefront of their minds. The following…
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