Gene Smith (Former AD, ‘10 AD of the Year, '13 NAAC Organizational Leadership Award)

[CHU]

Exactly where does 'Tradition' rank on Gene Smith's list of things? How far behind 'money' is it"

Is 'Tradition' even on his list?

It just seems like if it can be sold, he's going to sell it. It's understandable because the department is so big and needs to be sustained.

But part of Ohio State's brand is tradition and sometimes it seems like the current administration is ignoring that in some aspects.

 

[Steve19]

From Maurice Clarett (link):

Everyone needs to put my and Tressel's relationship in the proper context. He did everything in his power to help me, but I didn't want to listen. I wanted to be a gangsta playing football who hung out with big crowds and had sex with lots of women. My focus wasn't set on being a better man. When I got in trouble, he told me to tell the truth to the NCAA, but I didn't want to. My archenemy at that time was Ohio State's athletic director, Andy Geiger. Tressel had no power when we won the championship. It was just his second year. He was still adjusting to the fame, like me. Geiger felt as if he had already gotten a championship out of me, and he could win with the other guys. I was accepting illegal benefits, but they certainly didn't call for the severity of suspension that was imposed upon me. I sparked the fire when I called OSU liars at the national championship game, and when the NCAA came to investigate me, Geiger served me up on a platter. No protection from him. I've never had a problem with anyone at Ohio State, only Andy Geiger.

For posterity. I can't say enough how much I miss Andy Geiger.

 

[TexasBuck]

From Maurice Clarett (link):

...And I thought Clarett had finally grown up. I guess he's still got some work to do.

Back on topic: Condolences and prayers to the Smith family. Gene Smith's mother passed away:

http://www.buckeyextra.com/content/...f-gene-smith-dies-in-cleveland-at-age-84.html

 

[Buckskin86]

Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith On Baskin & Phelps
December 1, 2011

Baskin & Phelps talk with Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith about the hiring of Urban Meyer, the future of the football program and the upcoming NCAA sanctions.

http://cleveland.cbslocal.com/2011/12/01/ohio-state-athletic-director-gene-smith-on-baskin-phelps/

 

[Bleed S & G]

...And I thought Clarett had finally grown up. I guess he's still got some work to do.

I'm assuming you didn't read the article and made this assumption about MoC based on the snippet Steve provided?

Check it out.. it's a good read.. and I think the dude has grown up, not that he needs to prove it to any of us - only owes it to his family.

From that same story:

We had an amazing run to the championship, and Coach Tressel and I had a great relationship through it all. He's the best coach a player could ask for, and he cares more about the man than the football player. His track record speaks for itself. That's my buddy. I'm glad to have played for him, and I'm proud to have won a championship for THE Ohio State University. I still have pride in the school, and I still love the fact that I'm an Ohio boy.

Everyone wishes things would have played out differently, but they didn't, and I can live with that. I'm back to being friends with all of my old teammates and coaches, and I'm back to being a responsible father.
I'll graduate in due time, and I'll continue to read, write, speak publicly, and be a positive force in any community I reside in. Stay tuned.

 

[Tlangs]

we got Urban Meyer. If we avoid a bowl ban I vote for Geno as AD of the year in 2011.

 

[bassbuckeye07]

Thanks but go away now

 

[CHU]

What was the point of keeping him on-board if the rumored sanctions are indeed true?

His job performance is beyond poor and his overall leadership has been lacking.

 

[NFBuck]

 

[OSU_D/]

If you advocate for Smith and Doug Archie's removal, please do it politely.

[email protected]

 

[NFBuck]

Why Archie?

 

[OSU_D/]

Why Archie?

Archie's responsibilities in the compliance realm include educating the athletics department and university staff, boosters, coaches and student-athletes about NCAA and Big Ten regulations. In addition, he is responsible for overseeing the compliance monitoring systems related to recruiting, certification and eligibility.
- OSU athletics website


I (and others) think he has done a terrible job considering what OSU had to report while it was under investigation for the tats/JT stuff.

 

[Colvinnl]

Why Archie?

Doug Archie--the director of compliance.

 

[cdiddy70]

"Why Archie?"

He means Doug Arche the nitwit that Gene (Jackie Chiles) Smith brought in to head compliance.


And the only possible explanation for Smith to retain employment is at OSU is that he is blackmailing the University.

Either he has the goods such as he knew all along about the emails or he has threatened litigation from his high powered civil rights attorney.

 

[southcampus]

"Why Archie?"

He means Doug Arche the nitwit that Gene (Jackie Chiles) Smith brought in to head compliance.


And the only possible explanation for Smith to retain employment is at OSU is that he is blackmailing the University.

Either he has the goods such as he knew all along about the emails or he has threatened litigation from his high powered civil rights attorney.