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December 3rd, 2025 at 10:32 AM ^

The OSU program is such an insular cult it would not surprise me at all if they had some secret cabal that directed Hartline to USF over PSU so there would be no direct competition.

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RugbyBuck said:

Should've been more clear. When I asked about a backup plan, I meant as THE position coach. How do we replace that?

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Just sayin: It doesn't necessarily address the position coach vacancy; however, when I read this (article below), the first thing I thought of was...sounds like an offensive version of Matt Patricia...if Penn State doesn't hire him as head coach... maybe Day should consider talking to him about the Ohio State OC position.

Nick Saban urges Penn St. to hire Brian Daboll​

Daboll is a long-time NFL mind. He's coached the Giants for the better part of the 2020s and before that was the offensive coordinator at Buffalo who first struck gold with a Josh Allen offense. He also worked under Bill Belichick in New England way back when and, just before joining Buffalo, spent a stint with Alabama and Nick Saban.

It's no wonder the Hall of Fame coach endorsed Daboll as a Nittany Lion when he first caught wind of the mutual interest. Here he was on the Pat McAfee Show discussing Daboll:

"He's a very good coach, he's a bright guy, he's a good recruiter, he relates well to the players, he's a good teacher, he's got a good offensive mind, he'll be able to put a good staff together," Saban listed off. "I think that would be an outstanding hire," the legendary coach added of a theoretical Brian Daboll fit at Penn State.

SEREbuckeye said:

Honestly, having been stationed in Tampa, I think if he’s going to take the step it should be somewhere in Florida. He would really do well at a place like USF, FAU, or UCF. The vibe fits him and he has very strong South Florida and Midwest recruiting connections. There are little expectations and ability to make a huge splash.

That said - Bjork needs to give the man a blank check.

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Something in me saw this coming. Tampa is a perfect fit.

I hate to see him go, he will be missed. As a now 40-year-old with 2 young kids, I get it. A 20-year-old me would have been upset but you gotta let the kid go and learn. You gotta let him use his wings, cut his teeth, and whatever other colloquialism you can insert. He’ll be back in a few years when Day is ready to retire. Ohio State has done an incredible job in solidifying replacements with the correct man for the job.

We’re ironically moving back to the Tampa (Sarasota) area next summer and I definitely plan on getting USF season tickets for me and my 7 year old son. He’s fallen in love with the Buckeyes despite living in Maine most his life. Now I get to take him to games led by an Ohio State legend in the city he was born. Selfishly I’m happy on his landing spot.

Gonna say it once more. Devin at the 3 is a good move. Buckeyes have interchangeable 1 & 2, and some proven bigs 4 & 5, and now Devin at the 3, which can highlight his scoring ability, plus give him zero responsibility in blocking out, so he can knife to the basket for a rebound. I know some folks would like to have him stay outside to slide back to prevent opponent fast breaks, and I concur, but this is where he needs to learn his way around the position. He can excel as the third scorer, like him hitting mid-range jumpers in the paint, or the 3 from the corner. Should enhance his pro stock....Go Bucks!

BuckeyeNation27 said:

Prove it. PROVE IT RIGHT NOW!!!!

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Day without a doubt probably has a big name in mind, and I trust his ability to fill a coaching position.

BuckeyeNation27 said:

Prove it. PROVE IT RIGHT NOW!!!!

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Go on X, it's everywhere.

GeorgiaBuck2 said:

Sticking with Ohio State.

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Prove it. PROVE IT RIGHT NOW!!!!

Sticking with Ohio State.

So much for our pipeline into SFE
and now Kayden Dixon-Watt makes sense

sparcboxbuck said:

I doubt this was a surprise for anyone in the WHAC.

That said, who do you go after? Real question.

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JT Barrett

Still guarding that M....

1926Buckeyes said:

Devin Jordan is a good assistant but probably Kennan Bailey if you’re looking for the top recruiter and also someone who is co-OC. I’m not sure how difficult it is to go from TE to WR.

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Agreed. I expect it will be Bailey, and maybe Chip comes back as OC and to coach TEs.

On the positive side (tired of being a Negative Nellie), agree with the above that tOSU woulda lost this last year. However, the fight in the Buckeyes, even without Mobley, was impressive, and to build a four point lead also very impressive. Someone shoulda slid over and force him from his path, but didn't happen. And then he hit an outrageous 3 buzzer beater. Shoulda woulda coulda. No one hated losing this one more than the players, and doubt they'll forget. And they'll assign someone to take the dribbler next time......Go Bucks!

Wish him nothing but the best! He's been stellar and constantly raising the bar at OSU. If he continues his development now as a head coach maybe he will end up back in Cbus at some point in the future. Regardless, it has been great having him with the program!

Has anyone heard if he will stay with us through the CFP?

RugbyBuck said:

Should've been more clear. When I asked about a backup plan, I meant as THE position coach. How do we replace that?

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Devin Jordan is a good assistant but probably Kennan Bailey if you’re looking for the top recruiter and also someone who is co-OC. I’m not sure how difficult it is to go from TE to WR.

There is nothing wrong for a person wanting to move up the ladder in his chosen career field. He definitely deserves a chance to be a head coach. You hate to see him go; but you know it was inevitable to happen sometime.

I'm guessing he might have just found a landing spot.

Wouldn't mind it, if Day can get an extremely highly rated WR coach to replace Hartline. Just my off-the-wall thoughts.....If Chip gets his payout for being terminated, and assuming his contract has the- Offset if you get another NFL job- clause in it, does he get to keep the entirety of the loot if he returns to the collegiate ranks? Would think so, but haven't read Chip's contract. Are there more learned folk than I who might weigh in on this development?

Should've been more clear. When I asked about a backup plan, I meant as THE position coach. How do we replace that?

Jagdaddy said:

I imagine there’s some behind the scenes drama here but will predict that he sticks with the good guys and gets an enhanced bag for doing so.

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Hartline adds a wrinkle

Well??????

Whew! Now let's hope he doesn't pull a Sayin and xfer after Kiffin gets ahold of LSU's bag.....