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Ohio State Denounces Online Abuse of Kicker Jayden Fielding as Campus Police Monitor Posts

Athletic director Ross Bjork emphasizes university support for Fielding with accountability for harmful conduct.

Overview

  • Ohio State University Police said they are aware of hostile messages targeting Fielding and are monitoring posts while providing support as needed.
  • Fielding missed a 27-yard attempt with under three minutes left, and the Buckeyes lost 13-10 to Indiana, which secured its first Big Ten title since 1967.
  • Bjork posted that reactions directed at Fielding and his family are unacceptable and that those who cross the line should be held accountable.
  • Before the late miss, Fielding had converted 16 of 18 field goals and all 54 extra points this season.
  • Fielding previously faced large volumes of online vitriol, saying he received about 100,000 hateful messages after an earlier episode, and last season’s Michigan loss drew similar backlash before he rebounded in the College Football Playoff.