Former Ohio State quarterback and ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit is apparently still dealing with some effects of a battle with COVID-19 five months ago.
If you remember, Herbie did not make the trip to New Orleans to cover the semifinal between Ohio State and Clemson in the Sugar Bowl because he tested positive for the coronavirus — instead covering and calling the game from home.
What we didn’t know is that Herbstreit had a little harder time coming back from COVID-19 than we thought. According to a tweet he shared on Tuesday, one of the biggest voices of college football still can’t smell or taste.
Been 5 months since I tested positive for Covid. Still can’t taste or smell. Anyone else experience this?? Did it ever come back?? Haven’t tasted a meal since late December. After 5 months…is this my new normal or will taste and smell come back???
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) June 1, 2021
This is just a friendly that COVID-19 affected many people in many different ways, and there are still many out there dealing with lingering effects, Herbstreit included. Many have regained their sense of smell or taste but it differs across the board.
Hopefully, Herbstreit gets his back soon.
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