We could all learn a lesson from the missteps of many, especially when it comes to social media habits. In case you’ve been away recently, let us bring you up to speed.
Reports and rumors have been running around about some issues Ohio State has had still with COVID-19 infections. So much so that — according to a report from AL.com — the College Football Playoff, Alabama, and Ohio State have at least had initial discussions about what the potential of postponing the national title game would entail.
Well, once that got out there, the criticism hit the Buckeye program faster than an Ohio State receiver through a porous Clemson defense (too early?). So much so that even Nick Saban’s daughter sent out a Tweet accusing the Buckeyes of trying to buy more time so that Justin Fields is fully healthy.
Remember, the OSU QB took a vicious hit from Tigers’ linebacker James Skalski, but remained in the game and toughed out what appeared to be some pretty significant pain.
But, Kristen Saban Setas went all conspiracy theory on everyone with the below Tweet.
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— Stuckey (@Stuckey2) January 5, 2021
OK? I mean, it’s not like Ohio State has been dodging infections all along in a very hard hit part of the country or anything right? And, in the midst of a global pandemic, this is the narrative we want pushing?
Anyway, to make a long story even longer, Saban Setas deleted the tweet just ten minutes after she sent it out into the Twitterverse for everyone to see, log, and screenshot
for eternity. She has since apologized, but the damage is done.
Not one to let things go quietly into the night, former Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones had the perfect response. He drummed up his own past exploits against Alabama and had slung arrows straight back.
😅 sure you wanna face another backup from OSU? You know what happen last time right…. pic.twitter.com/gYkA8bQ5m0
— Cardale Jones (@CJ1two) January 5, 2021
Ouch. Of course, the end of the 2014 season has nothing to do with what we’re about to witness, but it’s still a good comeback from 12-gauge.
Oh yeah, and about jumping to conclusions — Ohio State and the College Football Playoff have confirmed that the game is still on for Monday. Somewhere in there is a good lesson about jumping to conclusions and pausing before you hit the post button. This goes for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and any other social media post.
When will folks learn?
