Ohio State administrators, coaches unify
What better place to start than the president of Ohio State?
I am heartsick at seeing the death of yet another unarmed man in police custody, and yet another example of the racism that has crippled our nation for so very long.
We must seriously and concretely redouble our efforts to end abuse, discrimination, bigotry and hatred.— Michael V. Drake (@OSUPrezDrake) May 29, 2020
Another important figure — the Ohio State AD also spoke out:
Some thoughts about the events that transpired this week: pic.twitter.com/axE3rwsfPz
— gene smith (@OSU_AD) May 29, 2020
Next, some of the Ohio State coaches:
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”
— Ryan Day (@ryandaytime) May 29, 2020
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” Martin Luther King Jr. pic.twitter.com/xu0lPBVM1t
— Chris Holtmann (@ChrisHoltmann) May 29, 2020
Amen, Coach. Thankful that we work for a boss that will always stand up for what is right. https://t.co/nQON63B1rP
— Ryan Pedon (@ryanpedon) May 29, 2020
In the 7 years I have worked along side you you have been authentic in these conversations about justice with our staff and players. Thanks Coach, for using your platform for better. https://t.co/rIG9usTCrA
— Terry Johnson (@CoachTLJohnson) May 29, 2020
We MUST unite against racism.
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” – MLK Jr
Thankful for the way you lead our program Coach. https://t.co/zRLchpJrYI— Jake Diebler (@CoachJDiebler) May 29, 2020
— Al Washington (@CoachWash56) May 29, 2020
As a Family We Pray – Asking for the Health of Our State, Country, & World as we Fight Covid-19 Pandemic
Prayer for Love, Respect, Empathy & Understanding – Prayer for Change!! Prayers that Our Children & Players will Grow & Live in a World of Change, Love & Respect for All
— Kevin Wilson (@OSUCoachKDub) May 30, 2020
Man, there are a lot of emotions and thoughts that go thru my head while I watch that and idk which one to talk about.
But one thing I know is this guy is freaking incredible and I might want to live in ATL now! #PassionandPrideforCommunity#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd https://t.co/zVZPpQ7ZsL
— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) May 30, 2020
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.#MLK
— Larry A. Johnson (@R2X_Rushmen1) May 30, 2020
Well said @Joe_Burrow10 … https://t.co/eZkA3sh1Z7
— Coach McGuff (@CoachMcGuff) May 29, 2020