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Sights and sounds from Saturday’s B1G parent protest in Columbus
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B1G parents were back at it on Saturday, this time in Columbus. Primarily Ohio State parents, fans and a few coaches made their way outside Ohio Stadium on Sunday, protesting the B1G’s decision to cancel the fall football season without any explanation.
Saturday’s event was a follow up to last Friday’s protest in Chicago outside B1G headquarters. Parents from nearly every B1G team have spoken up about the conference’s lack of transparency and communication during the decision-making process.
Parents are hoping to generate a conversation with B1G commissioner Kevin Warren, who has provided limited insight on why the league called off the fall season. Now, parents and players are demanding answers and hoping to get the conference to reconsider its options.
Below are some of the sights and sounds from Saturday’s protest in Columbus:
Photos from the rally organized by parents of Ohio State football players outside the rotunda of Ohio Stadium. pic.twitter.com/uEjoTPGyMw
— Kyle Robertson (@KRobPhoto) August 29, 2020
What #Buckeyes dad @GeeScottSr had to say about the effort being done by Nebraska parents/athletes. @ParentsNebraska “I think Nebraska and their fans are out here doing the lord’s work. I think that it shows being united. “ @Sean_Callahan pic.twitter.com/qDY0Lwo0bp
— Kevin Noon (@Kevin_Noon) August 29, 2020
Gee Scott Sr., father of freshman WR Gee Scott Jr., believes the B1G will eventually talk to the parents and all the parents want is the same opportunity Kevin Warren and his family had in making a decision regarding Warren's own son playing CFB. pic.twitter.com/nlMcmfj0kS
— BuckeyeScoop (@BuckeyeScoop) August 29, 2020
OSU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson is here. pic.twitter.com/AJETsgN9aC
— Tom Orr (@TomOrr4) August 29, 2020
Some of the parents gathered today at Ohio Stadium.
Inspiring to see so many of them still fighting for their kids. pic.twitter.com/Pxg1BJQ6gH
— Jeremy Birmingham (@Birm) August 29, 2020
Corey Teague, father of OSU running back Master Teague: “We’re not getting a clear picture on why the answer is ‘no.’ So I’m searching for a ‘yes.’” pic.twitter.com/lYOb4XKHCU
— Nathan Baird (@nwbaird) August 29, 2020
Randy Wade addresses a relatively large crowd here at Ohio Stadium pic.twitter.com/ZIURi3upJp
— Dave Biddle (@davebiddle) August 29, 2020
Passionate Buckeye fans supporting @fpaos_board who are rallying at the Shoe, still seeking answers & transparency from @bigten @TheFeverABC6 @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/tS7JcxBnhi
— Clay Hall (@claywsyx6) August 29, 2020
Ohio State football parents’ protest is underway at the Ohio Stadium Rotunda. A couple hundred fans here as well. Randy Wade addressing the crowd to start things off. pic.twitter.com/k3Zl5Sdeg6
— Nathan Baird (@nwbaird) August 29, 2020
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB