Ohio StateHonors former quarterback Dwayne HaskinsSaturday’s spring game was a time for the team to grieve the loss of Ryan Day, a player who set records and brought compassion and excellence into the locker room.
24-year-old Haskins was killed Saturday morning when he was hit by a dump truck as he walked on a South Florida highway. He was a trainee in the area. Pittsburgh Steelers players.
From 2016 to 2018, Haskins was a Ohio State quarterback. Heisman Trophy finalist, Haskins set Big Ten records in passing yards (4.831), touchdown passes (50.5) and total offensive yard (4.939). The Ohio State quarterback was then drafted in round one of the NFL draft, his first since 1982.
Day was Ohio State’s interim head coach and quarterbacks coach during Haskins’ final two seasons. He left a legacy of “You can set a goal and achieve it. And that was the legacy he left behind.” He set a goal and chased it. And he accomplished it.
Day stated that plans to honor Haskins at Saturday’s spring match and in the future are still being worked out and will be made public later.
Day stated that Buckeye nation was important to Dwayne. “It is important to have everybody there Saturday. We’ll do everything right and move forward.
Haskins kept close relationships with Ohio State’s coaches, players and other personnel, including Day’s young son RJ. Day stated that Haskins was “like a big sister” to RJ and took him to a high school football match.
“We were driving up to a camp the other day when we saw the little camp from the car. [RJ]Day explained that Day had driven back from the meeting and was trying to get our heads around it. “I didn’t know what to make of it. It’s very confusing and sad. But it makes you feel more connected to your loved ones and understand the fragility of life.
“But such a thing is difficult to explain.”
Day expressed his sadness at the loss of Haskins’ calm, confident demeanor in games. Day was often helped by Haskins’ calm demeanor. Haskins was a kind and compassionate person who helped others. His smile will be remembered by his coaches and teammates.
Day was instrumental in Day’s breakout season 2018, which led to Urban Meyer becoming Day’s head coach.
Day stated, “I don’t believe any of us would have been here without Dwayne, and the program wouldn’t be where it’s at, without him in the manner that it all happened.” “That’s life. You have moments that can make or break your career or your life. Dwayne was there in that moment and that was the season that everything turned out. We’re here now and he was a key part of that.
Day had talked to Haskins about a “restart,” and believed Steelers was the right place for Haskins to develop and grow. Even though Haskins left Ohio State at the beginning of 2019, he maintained contact with many members of the program, even some players.
Day said, “I’m 44 years of age now and I don’t understand how to feel.” “Certainly, if you are 18, 19, or 20 years old, it is confusing. Try to support each other as best you can. You can’t say or do anything that you believe will make the situation better. It won’t happen. It’s necessary to go through this process.