Coach O is just doing his part to help keep people safe and healthy.
Ed Orgeron is doing his part to try to inform people about the recent coronavirus outbreak and how to protect themselves and others.
The LSU football coach — famous for his unmistakable voice, among so many other things — recorded a public service announcement about how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, which is also known as trying to flatten the curve.
The governor of Louisiana, John Bel Edwards, tweeted the video of Orgeron — whose team won the national championship this past football season — on Saturday, and included links with more information about how to try and stay safe and healthy during this global health crisis. Late last year, LSU and Orgeron were credited for indirectly contributing to the governor’s re-election.
College football fans love Orgeron’s voice and would probably listen to him talk about anything, and what to do during a pandemic is no different.
He says:
“For every winning team, a key to success is learning the playbook. That’s true in football, and it’s also true as we take on the coronavirus. The spread of the coronavirus is a serious matter, but there’s a game plan for keeping residents as safe as possible. Everyone has a role to play as we face this challenge together.
“Cover your cough with your elbow like this . Wash your hands thoroughly, a full 20 seconds. If you’re sick, stay home. If you think you should be tested, phone your health provider first. Avoid close contact with anyone who’s sick. Protect your at-rick family members, including the elderly. If you’re not at risk, take care as you go about your daily business.
“Get the facts now from coronavirus.gov and the state health department. We’re all in this together. Let’s team up to protect our health.”
This isn’t the first time Orgeron has performed some type of civic duty. In 2017, as The Advocate in Baton Rouge reported, he recorded a series of TV and radio PSAs to spread the word about assistance for people affected by the previous year’s devastating flooding.
Via The Adovcate‘s story from three years ago:
“(Orgeron) told the governor if there was anything he could do then he wanted to help,” Edwards spokesman Richard Carbo said.
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the NCAA suspended recruiting for all sports until at least April 15 and canceled remaining championships for winter and spring sports, including the men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments.
