We’ve heard from several members of Buckeye Nation throughout the initial distancing measures put in place to mitigate the spread of the novel Coronavirus. From head coaches Chris Holtmann and Ryan Day, to athletic director Gene Smith, to former Ohio State guard Aaron Craft, the messages have been encouraging and motivating.
The latest OSU personality to talk to Buckeye fans is current basketball forward E.J. Liddell. He took to Twitter from his home in Belleville, Illinois and had a message for everyone.
“What’s up Buckeye Nation, this is E.J. Liddell. I’m just checking in with you guys because I want to tell you guys I miss you a lot,” said Lidell. “I’m very disappointed about how the season ended but there’s nothing we can do now. All we gotta do is get better and improve our games for next year. I’m back at home right in the 618 (area code) in Bellville, Illinois with my family. I’m not doing much except online classes, sleeping a ton, and playing lots and lots of video games.”
“I want to remind you guys to make sure you wash your hands, stay six-feet away from people, and also do not leave the house unless it’s absolutely necessary right now. Right now is also not the time to get disconnected from your friends and family. They need you as much as we need them. Make sure you contact them, FaceTime them, and let them know how you’re doing. Thank you to all the health professionals out there doing everything they can to stop the wave of this virus. Go Bucks! O-H.”
You can watch the video in its entirety by clicking on the below video Tweet by Lidell himself shared to the official Twitter profile of Ohio State Hoops.
#3️⃣2️⃣ EJ Liddell checking in from Belleville, IL#BeatCOVID19 #InThisTogether pic.twitter.com/AUOQ107RXC
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) March 30, 2020
Stay safe and be wise everyone.