Ohio State has five players from the Sunshine State — cornerback Ryan Turner (Hollywood), safety Kye Stokes (Seffner), long snapper Mason Arnold (Tampa), defensive end Kenyatta Jackson (Hollywood) and kicker Noah Ruggles (Odessa).
Day said Stokes’ parents are first-responders who will be helping the cleanup effort in the Tampa area.
“It’s not just the the nuclear family — it’s close friends, relatives, coaches, family members,” Day said. “So there’s a few folks being affected. We haven’t heard of anybody in life-threatening situations at this point, but I know communication in some of those areas actually isn’t great right now, so we’re gonna kind of keep an eye on it the best we can.”
About the Author