Yes, we know it is a polarizing topic, but the concept of wearing a mask to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic is one that the Ohio State coaches are getting behind, and we’re right there with them.
Many have pointed to the exploitation of individual liberty and some reports that wearing a mask can actually cause more harm than good in some cases, but most of the science and research done on the COVID-19 pandemic and mask-wearing — like this one from Stanford — has pointed to it being an important tool that can curb the spread of the virus significantly.
So, the coaches of Ohio State seemed to all band together on Twitter to advertise the virtue of mask-wearing and to ask Buckeye Nation to embrace it so that we can all see OSU games this fall and winter. Helping your fellow Americans bond together to defeat the virus wouldn’t be a bad thing either.
First, was Athletic Director Gene Smith to lead the way.
Next, head basketball coach Chris Holtmann shared a similar message, all while showing he still has some athleticism.
Holtmann’s assistant coach Ryan Pedon also got into the act shortly thereafter.
So where is Ryan Day? Don’t worry. Although he didn’t share a video, he did retweet a graphic from Barstool OSU imploring fans to wear a mask.
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