So, will the Buckeyes be heading west to face the Ducks? Every effort is going to be made to play that game, that’s for sure. But without substantial progress, the odds are probably starting to favor cancellation with momentum seemingly building for conference-only schedules.
“The perfect scenario is that we have a national solution where there is some consistency,” Smith said. “For example, do we just play conference games? And then what is that number? You would hope that there is a national consistency in that and that it ties into your postseason in some form or fashion and the selection criteria for postseason changes and accommodates that national solution. That is the best scenario. Of course, if you’ve got 12 games then it’s all moot.
“I think we need to not rush this. I know everyone is anxious to do that, but we need to have the opportunity for our medical experts to continue to collect data, see our human behavior responds in the reopening environment across the country. … Different schools will make different decisions about reopening at different times, so we need to allow that to cascade over time. I think somewhere in early July we need to have clarity on what we’re doing.”
Until then, patience will have to keep winning out over predictions.
