However, due to their own COVID-19 troubles, they did not play this past weekend against Illinois. 216. Kirk Herbstreit stayed home for Week 4’s broadcast from Miami as the Hurricanes hosted Florida State. Arkansas • Player X X. He instead joined the show remotely from quarantine. Lee Corso, Desmond Howard support Big Ten, Pac-12 for not playing football this fall. The ESPN college football analyst and “College GameDay” host … Howard announced that he was experiencing throat irritation and muscle soreness. He also posted a video on Twitter and confirmed that he was in isolation. There were 2,606 new cases Wednesday. “But you have to take this very seriously because it’s a very tricky virus — extremely unpredictable and tricky virus. Live UMBC vs. NJIT (M Basketball) Howard announced the news on social media Wednesday, providing an update for his fans. He is currently resting as much as possible and drinking a lot of fluids. That same week, Michigan Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard announced he had contracted COVID-19. But he'd been around somebody who, as it turned out, did test positive for COVID-19. Oct 30, 2020 - The Get Up crew sends well wishes to college football analyst Desmond Howard after he announces his positive test for COVID-19. All rights reserved. Desmond Howard joins the ever-growing list of people around college football to catch COVID-19. Earlier, Kirk Herbstreit did it. "So you have to continue to do all the things that you can to maintain your health even if you start to feel good. Howard joked that he is a big fan of drinking fluids and held up a massive water bottle to drive his point home. “Outside of those symptoms, I feel good,” Howard said. Close. Desmond Howard’s COVID-19 message. On Thursday, Desmond Howard took to Twitter to announce he has tested positive for COVID-19. College GameDay was missing one of its analysts on Saturday during the broadcast from Pennsylvania. Michigan standout and former Heisman winner Desmond Howard tests positive for COVID-19 Posted at 10:24 PM, Oct 29, 2020 and last updated 2020-10-29 22:25:28-04 — Desmond Howard (@DesmondHoward) October 30, 2020 On the NFL side, “Monday Night Football” sideline reporter Lisa Salters has missed games due to COVID-19 protocols. Powered by BizBudding Inc. BRISTOL, TN - SEPTEMBER 10: ESPN's Desmond Howard and Rece Davis on set during College Gameday prior to the game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Tennessee Volunteers at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tennessee. There are no crowds and analysts such as Lee Corso, are away from the rest as he does the show from home. He instead joined the show remotely from quarantine. Desmond Howard, a former NFL player-turned-analyst, announced that he would not make the trip due to testing positive for COVID-19. I'm doing okay, but will be doing the show from home this Saturday. Days before the latest version of the Michigan-Michigan State game, one of the biggest past stars of the rivalry announced he has COVID-19. Desmond Howard, a former NFL player-turned-analyst, announced that he would not make the trip due to testing positive for COVID-19. 247Sports:The coronavirus pandemic caused College GameDay to be done a little differently this season. Desmond Howard announced on Thursday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. (Kirby Lee, Reuters) Howard won’t be the first “College GameDay” host to work remotely during the pandemic. Herbstreit himself hadn't tested positive for COVID-19. Desmond Howard Diagnosed With COVID-19, Cough And Muscle Soreness Written by TMZ College football legend Desmond Howard has coronavirus … and he says he IS experiencing symptoms. _ Canada: 834,182 confirmed cases (32,986 active, 779,761 resolved, 21,435 deaths). Howard took to Twitter on Saturday night to clarify his stance and clear any confusion relating to his GameDay comments and the idea of being in favor of the Big Ten's … The show will then head to another location for the first week of PAC-12 football before ultimately heading to hallowed ground. Former Michigan star Desmond Howard announced on his Twitter feed on Thursday night that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in quarantine at his home. pic.twitter.com/84XbD1dJPZ, "Outside of those symptoms, I'm feeling good, but you have to take this very seriously because it's a very tricky virus — extremely unpredictable and tricky virus," Howard said. Desmond Howard: OSU should be wary of 'day of' cancellation. The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. *The total case count includes 13 confirmed cases among repatriated travellers. Former University of Michigan football star Desmond Howard has tested positive for COVID-19, the ESPN “College Gameday” host announced on Wednesday. … 'Bachelorette' Clare and Dale Back Together? He doesn’t have a fever. By John Newby Via Yahoo Sports, Howard revealed the diagnosis on Thursday. On Thursday, Desmond Howard announced he has tested positive for COVID-19. Hey @CollegeGameDay fam, ICYMI I announced yesterday during my #WellnessWednesday on IG that I tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week. College GameDay analyst Desmond Howard doesn't want comments made during Saturday's first show of the season to be viewed in a negative light and isn't vouching for a full college football shutdown, he says. Posted by. 9 hours ago. Howard received the Heisman Trophy, was named a Super Bowl MVP. (Kirby Lee, Reuters) Howard won’t be the first “College GameDay” host to work remotely during the pandemic. Entertainment Tonight/TV Guide Network. Submitted by HelloHeisman91 on October 29th, 2020 at 9:56 PM. News. Herbstreit ultimately tested negative but still avoided making the trip due to an abundance of caution.