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[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

"Joe started out as a kid from Athens and now he's become a kid from Southeast Ohio."

Joe Burrow never forgot where he came from.

My chat w/ @bulldogbrohood HC Nathan White about what Joe means to the Southeast Ohio Community.

@BobcatShowcase

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

WATCH: I was blown away by 4 Athens HS seniors being able to be gracious about having their spring sport canceled.

"We aren't the only ones being impacted. We have to find ways to be there for others too."

"This isn't the end. We all have big plans ahead."

@BobcatShowcase

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

Any kind gesture - even one free meal a day - can make such an impact. With the help of over 50 donations from people/organizations in Athens Co., @Brenens has provided 30-35 meals a day. That's 750-875 free meals served in the Athens community. Amazing! @OUtlet_WOUB @woubnews

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

Former Ohio Bobcat Javon Hagan (@Von_Legacy) projects to be one of the next Bobcats to be drafted in the Frank Solich Era. His path to the draft like many has changed due to COVID-19. My convo with Hagan on how he's remaining positive ahead of next week's draft. @BobcatShowcase

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

Athletes are getting creative to stay active during this time. @Athens_Track went a step further by creating a way for athletes to compete against each other: Virtual Track Meets. Amazing idea. You have to see how it works! @BobcatShowcase @woub

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

From a winless freshman season to a TVC hocking title -- @bradruss34 went through it all in the Federal Hocking Lancer program. It's prepared him well for the next chapter of his basketball career as a Muskingum Huskie:
@woub, @BobcatShowcase, @hardwoodheroes

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

Unprecedented. Conference tournaments were canceled today across the NCAA, including the MAC. We were at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse when MAC commish Jon Steinbrecher made the official announcement. My story on the continued worldwind of the past 24 hours. @BobcatShowcase

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

The shock of the past few hours still doesn't feel real. Ohio players & Bob Boldon talked about the impact of the limiting of fans for the MAC Tournament. The cool part was seeing the Ohio men's basketball team rally for the women. My story from Cleveland: @BobcatShowcase

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

MAC Tournament: Despite everything involved with the Coronavirus and its impact on limited amount of fans at the tournament, the Bobcats were ready to begin their quest for a MAC title. Ohio knocks off Western Michigan to get to the MAC semis 84-75.

HIGHLIGHTS: @BobcatShowcase

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

MAC Quarterfinals: Ohio leads WMU at the break 43-37. Erica Johnson and CeCe Hooks in double-figures for the Bobcats. First half highlights. @BobcatShowcase

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

My story for @woub on how Kobe Bryant's tragic passing is impact Bobcat athletes and coaches.
@rej_ericaa, .@JeffBoals and @jordy_dartis35 share what Kobe has meant to their basketball careers:

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

"You don't find people like him all the time. " -- .@CoachSolich

"He was a leader, a captain. You could never say anything bad about him." -- @JarrenHampton12

.@nathan_rourke brilliant career as a Bobcat comes to a close. He leaves Ohio w/ a lasting legacy.
@BobcatShowcase

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

Athens, OH: You have yourself a national champion. Next time .@Joe_Burrow10 returns home, he will be certainly greeted with open arms. Elation. Champagne. Chants of "Let's go Jeaux." The momens inside .@CatsCornerOu following the Tigers' win: @BobcatShowcase

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

"It's cool for our kids because they feel like they have a connection to Joe."

Joe Burrow's Heisman speech captivated kids across Southeast Ohio. The Plains Elementary School had a spirit day in support of Joe Burrow.

My story: @BobcatShowcase

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

More from Boise: 2100 miles didn't stop Bobcats fans from getting to Boise. I talked to a couple of fans who were there including @Nick_Sink70's mom & dad. Another Ohio alumni couple drove over 6 hours from their home in Montana to get to the game.

WATCH: @BobcatShowcase

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

More from Boise: Ohio's season began with the expectations of winning the MAC. After falling to 4-6 on the year, Ohio was on the brink of not making it to a bowl game. The Bobcats rallied to win their final 3 games to make program history in Friday's bowl game: @BobcatShowcase

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

@IDPotatoBowl: Highlights of Ohio's historic bowl game win over Nevada. My last game covering Ohio was a fun one.

"This team has a special place in my heart - for how they responded - are you kidding me."

A rare moment Frank Solich gets choked up.

WATCH: @BobcatShowcase

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

@nathan_rourke embraces @knockDL after playing in their final game together. Rourke then shares a special moment with Ohio President Duane Nellis. "I'm so proud of you. Thank you for all that you've done." @BobcatShowcase

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

Day 4 in Boise: @CoachSolich speaks about his 2-year contract extension for the first time during ahead of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

"As long as my health is good, as long as I still love the game... we'll just take it a step at a time."

@BobcatShowcase:

[Thomas Garverick @ThomasGarverick]

Day 4 in Boise: The smurf turf as some call it. Do players see it as a distraction?

"We're looking forward to it, we hope they don't wear navy blue." - @nathan_rourke

"I grew up as a kid playing in this field in NCAA 14." - @Von_Legacy

@BobcatShowcase: