The football world has stepped up in an unimaginable way during the coronavirus pandemic.
During this crisis, people are looking for as much leadership and hope as they can get. This is an unprecedented time, and everybody is searching for answers. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
There are a lot of heroes out there, but nobody has answered the bell like people involved with football. That’s just a fact, and I’ve loved watching the football community step up during America’s time of need.
Football programs have spearheaded the war against coronavirus.
Nick Saban, Ed Orgeron, Dabo Swinney, Ryan Day and Paul Chryst have all served as great leaders during this time.
Always remember that when America needed help, the football world answered the call. pic.twitter.com/KRmRq0mYDx
— David Hookstead (@dhookstead) April 5, 2020
LSU coach Ed Orgeron is leading the fight in Louisiana, and he’s getting the message out about what people need to do to stay safe.
“This is not the time to be selfish”: Coach O tells Louisiana residents to help each other, make smart choices during coronavirus outbreak https://t.co/lfdOArai1e pic.twitter.com/jnkm3iPdLD
— WBRZ News (@WBRZ) March 18, 2020
Nick Saban also released a message about staying indoors and doing your part to win this war.
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Dabo Swinney and Mike Leach both reminded the country that if we won WWII, then we are more than capable of beating a virus.
Before I go to bed. Remember this. We are ALL AMERICANS! We will survive this. We always have. Take care of those you love and remember that tomorrow is another day. We have survived a LOT worse. Trust the authorities to handle it. Wait it out. Then let’s ROLL!
— Mike Leach (@Coach_Leach) March 13, 2020
Look up Jimmy Dolittle and The Raid on Tokyo. That is what we as Americans, from everywhere, are all about. We have ALWAYS overcome adversity. It is one of the proudest stories that America has to offer.
— Mike Leach (@Coach_Leach) March 13, 2020
Dabo, optimistic as ever: pic.twitter.com/vP4FhICpk0
— Larry Williams (@LarryWilliamsTI) April 3, 2020
Ohio State coach Ryan Day has also raised awareness about mental health during these trying times as we fight the war against coronavirus.
We are in this together! Here are a few ‘coaching tips’ on how we can stay mentally healthy during this time. #gobucks #fight pic.twitter.com/FjLMoRg5X0
— Ryan Day (@ryandaytime) March 22, 2020
Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst also has lent his voice to the war efforts by encouraging people to do whatever they can to win.
We’re all in this together.#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/IZymD7RLya
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) March 28, 2020
These are just a few of the many examples out there from the world of football. I’ve always thought people who don’t understand the importance of sports are stupid.
Now, there’s no excuse for ever pretending like sports don’t matter. There are a ton of examples of football coaches not just stepping up, but leading the fight.
When coronavirus punched America, our football coaches punched back just as hard.
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Major props to all the coaches out there who have helped during the coronavirus pandemic. Together, we’re going to win this war!