thankfully we've been given a roadmap on how to NOT react.
OK. I'm not. But that sucks for you guys. other thanI have no advice.
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Hetuck
Assistant Coach
Trust the AD that didn't self-impose a bowl ban in 2011 and then made the excuse that the NCAA would have made it a two year ban anyway even if he had? Wake up.
The basketball practice facility was over a year behind schedule and $5 Million over budget. Gene waited way too long to fire Matta when the writing was on the wall. Indiana got the jump on us. If Holtmann turns out to be better than Archie Miller, that's a failure on the part of the Hoosier AD, not a feather in Gene's cap. If Holtmann is the better coach, and all the evidence we have so far, albeit limited, suggests that he is, Indiana could've had him if they wanted him. Gene didn't cleverly wait to relieve Thad of his duties until Indiana made the first move. It looks like he just got lucky.
Look at what we're paying for football tickets. And they're considering another increase in prices? Hell, Gene raised the price for spring game tickets to $20 until it blew up in his face. Wake the fuck up.
When Urban has received the last dime that OSU owes him, whenever that is, I'll bet he won't have a lot of nice things to say about Gene Smith. I'll bet Gene will be more than happy to keep him on the payroll in some way, shape, or form for a while if he can keep that from ever coming to pass.
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Abenaki
Ohio against the world.
I won't argue a lot of that. And I'm not saying there won't be growing pains, because I'm sure there will. But Riley, Smart, even McVay...they've all done well as first time head coaches at relatively high pressure situations. Looking at guys with experience that might come (i.e. not Saban, Dabo, etc.) I only see 3 potentials really: Fick, Campbell, Vrabel. None are obviously better than Day, IMO.
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Beals fired yet? No? Then Gene Smith can suck it!
Other than that for football and basketball moves, he's been excellent
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I didn't want that to be my last post in Urban's thread.
As sad as I am today that we are losing one of the Greatest Ever coaches, I'm actually beaming with pride. I don't blame Urban at all for anything he did here or "didn't do" according to the media. Family first. There is something about a man coming home and finishing his career at THE Ohio State University. He'll never be forgotten or overlooked, ever.
We are so lucky. To lose a Legend of college football and then feel so good about the situation our program is still in?!?!? Unbelievable. I am very confident in the staff left, sans one or two, and the kids coming in. This has been an amazing ride and a great 7 years of my life with all the ups and downs.
Thank you coach. Go Bucks!!
As sad as I am today that we are losing one of the Greatest Ever coaches, I'm actually beaming with pride. I don't blame Urban at all for anything he did here or "didn't do" according to the media. Family first. There is something about a man coming home and finishing his career at THE Ohio State University. He'll never be forgotten or overlooked, ever.
We are so lucky. To lose a Legend of college football and then feel so good about the situation our program is still in?!?!? Unbelievable. I am very confident in the staff left, sans one or two, and the kids coming in. This has been an amazing ride and a great 7 years of my life with all the ups and downs.
Thank you coach. Go Bucks!!
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billmac91
Head Coach
I found it interesting that Meyer acknowledged this summer did have some impact on his decision to retire.
Meyer said it was the culmination of multiple factors that led to his decision. I'm paraphrasing, but his health, his belief that OSU is in great shape right now with a great coach that is ready to take over, and the events over the summer.
It's just a kick in the gut..... can't help but think those that were peddling a lot of the BS, are feeling some level of vindication today. And implicit in his answer, IMO, was the lack of support from Drake/BoT and the 3 game suspension.
Marty Smith (ESPN) asked the best question of the press conference, when he asked (paraphrased) "Coach, if I told you before the Big 10 Media Day, that today would be your last day in the Driver's seat, would you believe me?" .....Meyer wavered a bit but said, and again I'm paraphrasing "I wouldn't have believed you, but at the same time there was some discussion. I didn't know if it'd be 5 years or 10 years down the road, but I've had conversations with people. And Ryan had a Head Coaching offer from a very good University last year and there's a reason he's still here today".
I guess reading between the lines, it's relatively easy to assume Meyer had identified Day as his successor (in the same way Stoops identified Riley) but Meyer handed the keys over earlier than he anticipated.
One thing that was abundantly clear, is Meyer's love/admiration for Gene Smith, and it's genuine. Meyer spoke glowingly of Smith and said he'd be his boss forever. That he trusts Gene with his life. I won't say I was surprised by that, but I didn't expect the admiration to be that deep or unequivocal.
I don't know that we'll ever get the full story on everything that happened over the summer, but I do believe Gene Smith likely had a huge hand in making sure Meyer was on the sidelines in 2018.
Meyer said it was the culmination of multiple factors that led to his decision. I'm paraphrasing, but his health, his belief that OSU is in great shape right now with a great coach that is ready to take over, and the events over the summer.
It's just a kick in the gut..... can't help but think those that were peddling a lot of the BS, are feeling some level of vindication today. And implicit in his answer, IMO, was the lack of support from Drake/BoT and the 3 game suspension.
Marty Smith (ESPN) asked the best question of the press conference, when he asked (paraphrased) "Coach, if I told you before the Big 10 Media Day, that today would be your last day in the Driver's seat, would you believe me?" .....Meyer wavered a bit but said, and again I'm paraphrasing "I wouldn't have believed you, but at the same time there was some discussion. I didn't know if it'd be 5 years or 10 years down the road, but I've had conversations with people. And Ryan had a Head Coaching offer from a very good University last year and there's a reason he's still here today".
I guess reading between the lines, it's relatively easy to assume Meyer had identified Day as his successor (in the same way Stoops identified Riley) but Meyer handed the keys over earlier than he anticipated.
One thing that was abundantly clear, is Meyer's love/admiration for Gene Smith, and it's genuine. Meyer spoke glowingly of Smith and said he'd be his boss forever. That he trusts Gene with his life. I won't say I was surprised by that, but I didn't expect the admiration to be that deep or unequivocal.
I don't know that we'll ever get the full story on everything that happened over the summer, but I do believe Gene Smith likely had a huge hand in making sure Meyer was on the sidelines in 2018.
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OK. I'm not. But that sucks for you guys. other than
Already poured some Bailey's into my afternoon coffee. Definitely atypical for me.
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morbitzerker
Putting in PDX
Last year I listed Urban Meyer as a famous living figure with which I would want to have dinner. I just have a lot of respect for the man. I think he’s done many great things as a football coach and it has been great to watch his teams at Ohio State. More importantly, I believe he has done more good for people outside of the stadium. He has flaws too, just like me. I simply feel he represents the state of Ohio in a way that makes you proud to be a Buckeye.
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