A limited number of fans — family members of the players — were allowed to witness the Ohio State Buckeyes' season opener against Nebraska. There were many more fans represented by cardboard cutouts in the stands.
“This is a miracle that we’re here today,” Julie said. “We’re so excited. We can’t even tell you how excited we are.”
Myers earned the starting center job for the first time last season. He was named to the All-Big Ten second team. He’s now a redshirt junior.
“He was really excited to improve from last year,” Julie said. “He really just wants to win a national championship.”
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For Julie, it was the first chance to see her son in person, even if it was at a distance, in two months. Josh won’t get to come home for Thanksgiving or Christmas either because of the strict quarantine rules as the Buckeyes hope to avoid a COVID-19 outbreak that has resulted in cancellations and postponements of a handful of games each week this season.
The family has designed call nights where they speak to Josh on Facetime.
“He’s so busy," Julie said. “It’s all worth it for him to follow his dreams.”
Josh Myers’ family among the people in line outside Ohio Stadium. His mom Julie said they haven’t seen him in person for two months, but they’re thrilled he gets to play this year and excited to be here. pic.twitter.com/ehCgOcwdeM
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