Urban Meyer Addresses Firing Of Zach Smith
Tuesday at Big Ten Media Days, Urban Meyer said that he knew about a 2009 incident involving Zach Smith, but found nothing to back up reports…
The Impact Of Zach Smith’s Termination
Ohio State fired wide receivers coach Zach Smith on Monday, following a series of reports about alleged domestic violence issues in his past. Smith had…
Ohio State Fires Zach Smith
Ohio State announced Monday evening that wide receivers coach Zach Smith has been fired. The department of athletics issued a statement reading, “Ohio State head…
Protection Order Filed Against Zach Smith
A domestic violence civil protection order was filed again Ohio State wide receivers coach Zach Smith on Friday, according to a report by Brett McMurphy.…
Buckeye WRs Have More Important Things to Worry About Than the QB
With Joe Burrow off to a new start, everyone can get back into their life-living modes. No more holding your breath, wondering what was going to happen with Ohio State’s quarterback situation. Burrow answered that question with his decision to transfer. Milk trucks can get back on schedule. Bars can once again sell beer.
What the H-Backs Do Depends on Who the H-Backs Are
When you look at what the Ohio State offense could be this season, it starts with the personnel. New quarterbacks may be the first thing you see, but surrounding them are experienced playmakers. As long as the offensive line solidifies, whoever starts at quarterback for the Buckeyes is going to have plenty to work with.
Ohio State Spring Recap — Buckeyes Now Deeper at Receiver
The Buckeyes return 209 of their 212 receptions by wide receivers from last season, which gives you a pretty good idea of the depth that Ohio State has at the position. Even with this much experience returning, however, there are still question marks. The Buckeyes may have had twice as many 50-yard completions (8) as…
Ohio State Football Notebook: ‘I hope the coaches pick the best player’
Urban Meyer said this spring that the Ohio State receivers were good last year, but this year they need to be elite. With every contributor returning from last season, if the group does not show improvement this season, that would be a gigantic disappointment. As a group, the Buckeyes’ top six receivers combined…
Ohio State Football Notebook: ‘That was a collective process of being inept’
Ohio State freshman quarterback Matthew Baldwin only started for one season at Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas. Lake Travis is a football powerhouse that has put numerous quarterbacks into college football, including 2017 Heisman winner Baker Mayfield. There is a standard to be upheld there, and…
Zach Smith Expects More Passing for Buckeyes in 2018
Urban Meyer knew a day would come when the Ohio State football program would no longer have J.T. Barrett at quarterback. They prepared for that inevitability through recruiting, and right now the Buckeyes have Joe Burrow, Dwayne Haskins, and Tate Martell all vying to be the guy. As the quarterback of Urban Meyer’s offense…
Versatility of H-Backs Gives Buckeyes Options
When the Buckeyes returned the vast majority of their receivers from last season, they entered 2018 way ahead of the curve. Because there are established playmakers at each of the three receiver positions, there won’t be much of a learning curve to deal with. And the deepest of the three receiver spots appears to…
