It seems like whenever there is a significant job opening in college football, former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer gets his name lobbed all over message boards, certain media mouthpieces, and social media.
Scratch that, his name has also been floated out there when current Ohio State head coach, Ryan Day, can’t get the job done against Michigan. After all, Day is 1-4 against the Wolverines, a far cry from the 7-0 record Urban Frank Meyer had against OSU’s arch rival.
So, here we are again after Day’s Buckeyes lost a hard-fought and rather inept game against the Wolverines again. A report circulated earlier this week from former local Columbus and ESPN sportscaster Jay Crawford that Meyer might be interested in returning to coach Ohio State. That was shared across the internet here and likely through the entire Milky Way Galaxy and many in Buckeye Nation peed their pants a little with excitement.
However, sometimes rumors are just rumors, and that appears to be what this was here. But hey, don’t take our word for it, how about from the man himself? Meyer addressed the speculation on “The Triple Option” sports show hosted by himself, and Fox’s Rob Stone and Mark Ingram.
“It has come to my attention that there are reports speculating my return to the sidelines in Columbus,” Meyer said on the show. “While I thoroughly enjoyed my seven seasons as head coach of THE Ohio State University. I have no interest in coaching again. I will always be a Buckeye and have full confidence in Ryan Day, his staff, and every player that puts on the Scarlet and Gray.”
This seems like an annual thing now doesn’t it. While many with a slew of Scarlet and Gray in their wardrobes would love for Meyer to prowl the sidelines again on the banks of the Olentangy, this should put that to rest. Maybe.
Statement from @CoachUrbanMeyer addressing Ohio State coaching rumors: pic.twitter.com/Lt5f2BbdZ5
— The Triple Option (@3xOptionShow) December 5, 2024
It’s time for Ohio State fans to turn their focus on cheering for this team through the 12-team College Football Playoff in hopes that it can get its mojo back and bring home a national championship.
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