The 2020 Ohio State Spring Game has been canceled.
The school just announced that the game, which had been scheduled for Saturday, April 11, will not be held this season.
It’s just the latest cancelation aimed at helping contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
While spring football games are viewed as just another practice for many programs around the nation, they are a big deal in Columbus.
It’s always a chance for fans to get out after a long, snowy winter, do some tailgating, and get an early look at the upcoming season’s team. It’s also a very popular event for families, who can take their kids to see the Buckeyes in person for a much more affordable price than during the fall.
More than 100,000 Buckeye fans packed the Horseshoe for the 2016 Spring Game (100,189), the most to ever watch one at any school.
That broke the old record, also set at OSU, just one year earlier (99,391).
The offseason stadium renovation projects kept capacity lower for the 2017, 2018, and 2019 games.
Last year, a total of 61,102 people attended the scrimmage.
You can read the full release from Ohio State below.
Spring Game Canceled; Attendance Limited at Athletic Events
All events will be closed to the public; refunds to fans who have already purchased tickets will begin
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State 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 to student-athletes and their immediate family members, team coaches and staff, essential event management, operational and facility staff, and credentialed members of the media. All events will be closed to the public.
In addition, the Ohio State spring football game, set for April 11 at Ohio Stadium, has been canceled.
The university has been working closely with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, who has recommended that sporting events can continue, but with extremely limited spectators, as the state continues its efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Refunds
Refunds for fans who have purchased tickets to Ohio State sporting events, beginning with the women’s gymnastics meet Saturday against Pittsburgh, will be processed as follows: Tickets purchased online or via phone will be automatically refunded within five to seven business days; tickets purchased in person can be returned to the point of purchase for a full refund.
What do I need to do regarding coronavirus?
The university launched a website with information about the coronavirus as well as an email account to which general questions about the coronavirus can be directed: coronavirus@osumc.edu.
In general, practicing routine hygiene etiquette and maintaining a healthy immune system are the best ways to prevent the spread of infection:
- Stay home when you are sick and keep a safe six-foot distance from others to prevent disease spread.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Get adequate sleep and eat well-balanced meals.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when you sneeze or cough, and throw away your tissue after one use.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water (20 seconds or longer) and use alcohol hand rub as a backup.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands or after touching surfaces.
- Frequently clean and disinfect “high-touch” surfaces.
- Anyone who is seriously ill should seek medical advice from a health care provider or emergency department.
James A. Mills – A very close relative who was elderly and suffered from diabetes once stubbed his toe while on vacation. It became infected and 2 months later he passed away. Since he was a veteran the US taxpayers paid for his expensive 6 week stay in a hospital. You are such a classy guy!
Scooby DeLouse stubbed his toe getting off the airplane somewhere in the Sudan…..better cancel all sporting events and watch dimwits go into panic.
@ James.
Write about what you know.
CDC modeling projects that between 160 and 214 million people in the U.S. could become infected. As many as 200,000 to 1.7 million people could die.
Additionally, 2.4 million to 21 million people in the U.S. could require hospitalization. The US has only about 925,000 staffed hospital beds. Fewer than a tenth of those are for people who are critically ill.
Absent a strong policy and response from the Federal government, institutions such as the NCAA, NBA, NHL, etc., are taking actions on their own to help mitigate infection.
And his majesty the govenor will have his 125.00 a plate dinner. Crayziness