The first reason: Ohio States elders.
” The guys that have actually returned for their 5th year, returning off of injury, I believe we owe it to those men the most,” Fields said. “Ive just seen behind the scenes all the work that theyve put in and just how much they really appreciate it, and I likewise believe all the coaches and all the players parents desire us to play, and theyre also safe with the standards Ohio State has set.”
Justin Fields is still combating to attempt to save Ohio States season.
One day after starting a petition on MoveOn.com that has already received more than 220,000 signatures requiring the Big Ten to “immediately reinstate the 2020 football season” while permitting players and teams to make their own options about whether to play or opt out, Fields appeared on ESPN Radios Keyshawn, JWill & & Zubin on Monday morning to discuss why he feels such conviction to push for Ohio State to have the opportunity to play this fall.
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— ESPN Radio (@ESPNRadio) August 17, 2020
Fields said he isnt sure its truly even strike him and his colleagues yet that the Big Ten has delayed their season, however that it will if theyre stuck sitting in your home this fall and other conferences are playing. And the fact that the ACC, SEC and Big 12 have not canceled their seasons yet is factor enough for Fields to think the Big Ten must also be pushing forward.
” If the SEC, ACC and Big 12 all believe that we can have a season safely, then I do not see any reason that the Big Ten could not do the same.”
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Even though Fields is already predicted to be a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft, hes still fighting to be able to play another season with the Buckeyes this fall since of his love of the game.
” My love for college football, and my love for my colleagues at Ohio State. Ive seen the people battle back from injuries, and Ive seen how difficult our coaches have actually defended us to play, so actually just for them, and just my love for the game,” Fields said.
” If the SEC, ACC and Big 12 all believe that we can have a season securely, then I dont see any reason the Big Ten cant do the exact same,” Fields said. “If were sitting at house enjoying the other conferences play, I think thats gon na hit someplace down deep. Often it does not hurt that much until you recognize that youre not playing, but I think the players dont realize how much its gon na impact them once they see other schools and other conferences playing, and were simply sitting at home not doing anything.”
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) August 17, 2020
” Whether its in the spring, whether its in the fall, I feel in ones bones that theyve been putting numerous hours into call and simply speaking to everybody they can to simply have a season,” Fields stated. ” I know its important to him, and its absolutely essential to the players, so thats simply what we want to be doing right now.”.
” I think COVID and canceling the season, I believe that hasnt sat well on a lot of college football gamers around the nation. I think this situation is not only making us realize that we have a voice in college football, however its likewise bringing us together in terms of making one voice and becoming more powerful together, and thats shown I guess over the past few weeks or so throughout social media.
” If the SEC, ACC and Big 12 all believe that we can have a season securely, then I dont see any reason why the Big Ten cant do the exact same,” Fields said. “If were sitting at home enjoying the other conferences play, I believe thats gon na strike someplace down deep. Often it doesnt injure that much up until you recognize that youre not playing, however I think the players dont understand how much its gon na affect them once they see other conferences and other schools playing, and were simply sitting at house not doing anything.”
Fields stated the last couple of weeks have actually made him recognize how big a voice he has, and he– in addition to other college football stars like Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence– are using that voice to make their case for why they must be able to play this fall..
Fields thinks Ohio State coach Ryan Day, his assistant coaches and athletic director Gene Smith have also all “fought extremely hard” for the Buckeyes to get the chance to play this fall.
Asked why he would want to presume the threat of contracting COVID-19 to play this fall, the Ohio State quarterback stated he understands the dangers but believes he and his colleagues are much safer together at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center than they would be “off-campus just doing whatever.”
” I believe COVID and canceling the season, I believe that hasnt sat well on a lot of college football gamers around the country. I believe this situation is not only making us understand that we have a voice in college football, however its likewise bringing us together in terms of making one voice and ending up being more powerful together, and thats revealed I guess over the previous couple of weeks or so throughout social media.
” I think COVID, you can contract it anywhere, however me personally, I feel safer at the center, around my colleagues, knowing my teammates are gon na get evaluated twice a week,” Fields said. ” Thats the most safe environment for me and my colleagues in my opinion. I would have to argue that being at the facility for me and my teammates is much safer than just being out and about.”
