Ohio State Athletics Pleads with Fans to Wear a Mask

Buckeye coaches encourage fans to take their health and their communities' health seriously

To this point, the NCAA has not made an official decision on whether or not there will be a college football season, let alone fall sports of any kind. Perhaps it's fair to say that everyone has their own opinions on safety while playing with this virus spreading throughout the country. But one thing is for sure - if the CoVID-19 pandemic gets worse in the coming months, the chances of playing football games in particular undoubtedly decreases.

In an effort to try and do their part, several members of The Ohio State University Athletic Department have tried to encourage fans to wear masks when they go out in public.

Here is Buckeyes' Athletic Director Gene Smith with his plea to fans:

The men's basketball coaching staff has gotten involved as well.

😷 from @ChrisHoltmann and all of us — we want to see you @TheSchott this season.
Please wear your masks! #GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/GVPpGSiEwD

— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) July 1, 2020

😷 from @ryanpedon and Team 122 — please do your part and wear your masks so we can see YOU @TheSchott this season! #GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/KCpcov2BgL

— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) July 2, 2020

Women's Soccer Head Coach Laurie Walker-Hock tweeted this video to fans this afternoon while she was vacationing up in Northern Ohio.

We want to see you this fall at The Jesse! Wear your masks!#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/bkSWWXDGSa

— The Ohio State Women’s Soccer (@OhioStateWSOC) July 2, 2020

Men's Lacrosse Coach Nick Myers wants to see fans supporting his team this upcoming spring.

We want to see you soon #BuckeyeNation ‼️

Please do your part and wear your masks 😷#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/4NYls2KMAL

— Ohio State Men's Lacrosse (@OhioStateMLAX) July 2, 2020

Men's Hockey Coach Steve Rohlik encouraged fans as well.

We want to see you in @TheSchott this season! Please wear your masks😷#GoBuckeyes @SteveRohlik pic.twitter.com/Qnzd9ZmZJ1

— Ohio State Men's Hockey (@OhioStateMHKY) July 2, 2020

Head Baseball Coach Greg Beals jumped in the mix, too.

Can’t wait to see you next spring, Buckeye Nation! Stay safe and wear your masks!#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/pdVlaPaplc

— Ohio State Baseball (@OhioStateBASE) July 2, 2020

It's a tough world out there at the moment. As folks try to come to terms with the fact that the pandemic is still affecting our communities and our every day lives, it's nice to see several prominent members of the Ohio State community encouraging fans to do their part to stop the spread of the virus. Hopefully this can help Buckeye fans enjoy a football season this fall.

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