The NCAA is not allowing spectators at March Madness and now Ohio State Football has canceled their spring game due to the coronavirus. It’s just the latest in a long line of measures being taken across the country to combat the spread of the virus.
The university has already issued a notice that face-to-face classes will be canceled until further notice as well.
This virus, that started in Wuhan, China and starts with flu-like symptoms, has put the entire world on notice, canceling and altering major sporting events and work-life events around the country.
Since 2016, the Buckeyes spring game has averaged over six figures in attendance. It’s a beloved time for fans to get a relatively cheap and early look at the programs’ returning talent.
The game was slated for April 11 at Noon.
Ohio State cancels spring game, suspends recruiting visits due to coronavirus concerns https://t.co/JNz52zLabR
— Columbus Dispatch (@DispatchAlerts) March 12, 2020
What impact this will have down the road is uncertain, but we’ll continue to monitor the situation. Find out all of President Trump’s new restrictions here.
Ryan Day has also announced that his recruiting visits will be suspended through 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