ScriptOhio said:

https://atozsports.com/college-football/ohio-state-buckeyes-news/kirk-herbstreit-finally-addresses-strained-relationship-with-buckeyes-fans-i-love-ohio-state/

Kirk Herbstreit finally addresses strained relationship with Buckeyes fans, 'I love Ohio State'​

There's no question that Ohio State fans have turned on former Buckeyes quarterback and long-time ESPN host Kirk Herbstreit in recent years. While Ohio State fans liked that Herbstreit showed slight favoritism toward his alma mater, they also appreciated that he never became a shameless shill to the program like Desmond Howard is for Michigan.

However, this past year or two brought a different tone amongst Ohio State fans. Herbstreit was more direct in his criticism of the fan base last year, calling them a "lunatic fringe" when calling for head coach Ryan Day's job after a fourth-straight loss to the Wolverines.

Herbstreit's plea for patience was proven correct, but the gap between the program's most passionate fans and the former team captain felt as wide as ever. The fact his son, Chase, walked onto the Michigan football team didn't help things.

On the “Built 4 More” podcast, Herbstreit was asked about calling games for the Buckeyes and his approach to covering the team in general. The host asked whether he's "dying" during Ohio State games and whether his heart pulls him one way or another.

When pressed about the tension between him and the Buckeyes' faithful, Herbstreit knows his objectivity and ability to take that perspective is causing frustration.

"I know Ohio State’s fan base is probably as loud as any fan base in the country on social media, and a lot of that fraction are not fans of mine. Because I am fair. Because I am, you know, objective.”
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heisman said:

Sure, but my problem is changing it after the draft. I literally read the rules and drafted accordingly. I would have drafted 2 or more starters, based on an existing minimum IP requirement.

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Bestbuck36 said:

Other than the Thad 5 we've never seen a class that ended up there. Holt had one really good class didn't he?

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buckeyemania11 said:

Bad portal decisions are definitely on the coach.

Stewart and Bradshaw (especially Bradshaw) definitely did not deliver. I hope we go after more proven production than perceived potential based on past recruiting rankings when it comes to the bigs in the portal this cycle.

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