If you’re not a fan of the new interpretation of the “roughing the passer” rule in the NFL, you probably won’t be delighted by the newest “sports” gaining traction at college campuses across the country, which has no contact whatsoever. Esports (that is, online gaming) have become increasingly popular to the point where leagues are now sanctioned by collegiate governing bodies. And now Ohio State is joining the fray, announcing a dedicated arena, curriculum and research to support gamers.
The move, according to school officials, was spurred in part by requests from companies recruiting on campus who found that students lacked certain skills to be successful in the area of video and online gaming.