We're living in uncertain times during the COVID-19 outbreak, but Ohio is gonna get through it together – and have some fun along the way.
The coronavirus is impacting far more than just the sick, it's impacting the livelihoods of people all across the globe. But Denzel Ward is here to help.
The former Buckeye and current Cleveland Browns cornerback is reaching out a helping hand to those financially burdened by the COVID-19 crisis, offering to pay the biggest monthly bill for 21 different individuals.
Were here to help 21 of our neighbors who have taken a direct hit from the COVID-19 crisis. Denzel wants to take the burden of 1 big payment off your hands this month- rent, mortgage, groceries we got you.
— Make Them Know Your Name (@MTKYN_) April 1, 2020
Click the link in our bio to fill out the form and tell us your story. pic.twitter.com/geD0nHv9lU
If you or someone you know could use a little helping hand, head on over to Ward's website and share your story.
The Latest
- Ohio has 3,312 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 91 deaths.
- Hocking Hills State Park closes due to the coronavirus.
- PSA: Be on the lookout for stimulus check scams.
- COSI temporarily lays off 80 percent of its employees.
Let's Laugh
The Buckeyes are doing their very best to keep us entertained. And since they can't do it with competition on the field, they're doing it with a friendly trick shot competition.
Needless to say, we're entertained.
Keeping it in the family to kick off the #BuckeyeTrickShots challenge Whose shot are you taking, @brianhartline or future Buckeye star Brayden?#GoBucks
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 3, 2020
Who's moving on? Director of On-Campus Recruiting @torilyn_m or bottle flipper extraordinaire @DChrisman91? #GoBucks #BuckeyeTrickShots
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 3, 2020
Who wins? @gavin_cupp & The or @jaggerlaroe?#GoBucks #BuckeyeTrickShots
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 3, 2020
Take your pick! Is it @GunnarHoak12 or @mikeosh23 #GoBucks #BuckeyeTrickShots
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 3, 2020
This is a tough one. Is it @ryandaytimes son RJ or @DB_CoachCoombs family #GoBucks #BuckeyeTrickShots
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 3, 2020
Which bucket takes the cake? @petewerner23 from altitude or @Danny_Vanatsky from distance #GoBucks #BuckeyeTrickShots
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 3, 2020
Dude Perfect is officially on notice.
Humans Being Human
Chris Spielman Continues to Give Back
Chris Spielman's been delivering a series of groin kicks to COVID-19 this whole week, and he isn't planning to stop anytime soon.
The two-time consensus All-American is looking to give away $1,000 a week for the next 40 weeks to help those impacted by the crisis.
Goal is to give away $1000 a week for the next 40 weeks
— Chris Spielman (@chris_spielman) April 3, 2020
And he's well on his way. The bidding on his 1983 Big Ten Championship ring is already past $10,000 with almost a day to go.
Take Me Home
It's been a minute since a Buckeye runningback one the Heisman Trophy, so let's throw it back to the last one to do it.
Ladies and gentlemen, Eddie George.