Despite college football’s surprise dead period instituted earlier this week as a result of the coronavirus, Ohio State is still very much active on the recruiting trail, calling and texting with its top prospects in hopes that it can still have the 2021 class nearly wrapped up by the time Read More
Despite the undeniable challenges associated with an NCAA-mandated recruiting dead period, Ohio State landed a commitment on Sunday afternoon from St. Louis De Smet Jesuit four-star cornerback Jakailin Johnson.
1000% Committed🌰 #gobucks #BIA pic.twitter.com/Y97GMz1l6T
— JK Johnson (@jakailin6) March 15, 2020
The 6-0, 168-pound Johnson is considered the fourth-best cornerback and No. 59 prospect overall in the class of 2021, as Read More
Concerns regarding the coronavirus have shut down all athletic events at Ohio State.Â
Both conference and NCAA basketball tournaments have been canceled, and in-person recruiting is on a one-month hiatus, at least. Additionally, Ohio State football’s pro day has been postponed indefinitely, while spring practices have been suspended.
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Many of the NFL’s top prospects may have their pre-draft visits postponed or canceled due to concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus.Â
Former Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins had piqued the Miami Dolphins interest to the point that they moved up his visit before any restrictions were placed Read More
The Big Ten Conference announced in a statement Friday that it would be suspending “all organized team activities” until April 6 due to the potential of spreading the coronavirus (COVID-19).
This would include Ohio State’s upcoming spring practices that were scheduled to resume after this week’s spring break.
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Following the NCAA’s announcement that it was canceling all remaining winter and spring tournaments due to concerns regarding the coronavirus, the Big Ten canceled all sports through the end of the academic year.
Additionally, the conference mandated a moratorium on both on- and off-campus recruiting activities for the foreseeable future. Read More
Following the lead of other events across the country that have either limited attendance or shut down entirely due to the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, Ohio State announced on Wednesday night it has cancelled its annual spring game, which was set for April 11 at Ohio Stadium.
Ohio State’s Department of Athletics will continue to host intercollegiate athletic sporting events, but attendance at all events for the remainder of the academic year will be limited.
Additional info ⤵️ #GoBucks https://t.co/TSLF43GVwE
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) March 12, 2020
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On Wednesday night, just hours after the NCAA and Big Ten decided to limit attendance at their respective basketball tournaments due to the coronavirus outbreak, Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day announced the Buckeyes have suspended all official and unofficial visits for recruits until April 20.
We will suspend all official and unofficial visits to our campus through April 20 while we continue to monitor and adjust to today’s changing issues. In addition, our coaches will not recruit off campus this spring while we follow the university’s new temporary travel guidelines.
— Ryan Day (@ryandaytime) March 11, 2020
Additionally, the Read More
The College Football Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday afternoon that former Ohio State running back Keith Byars will be among its 2020 inductees.
B1G MVP and 1984 Heisman Trophy runner-up Keith Byars has been selected as a 2020 College Football Hall of Fame inductee 🏅
Full announcement 👉 https://t.co/PSNQtwnzFp | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/wmJSNUQL1G
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) March 11, 2020
Byars — a Dayton (Ohio) native who played for the Buckeyes from 1982-85 — finished his college career with 3,200 rushing yards and 50 total Read More
Justin Fields, a junior quarterback, was named one of 33 semifinalists for the 90th Amateur Athletic Union’s (AAU) James E. Sullivan Award.
The AAU Sullivan Award has been given annually to the nation’s best amateur athlete since 1930, with 33 collegiate athletes, world champions, gold medalists and national champions selected Read More
