Ohio University fired football coach Brian Smith, with the university citing multiple reasons including an admitted relationship with a student and alcohol use, but Smith's lawyer disputes these claims, arguing the relationship was consensual, permitted by policy, and that the alcohol allegations are misleading.
Brian Smith was fired as Ohio University's head football coach for engaging in an extramarital affair with a student and alcohol-related misconduct, with the university citing serious professional misconduct and conduct that brought disrepute to the school.
Ohio University fired head football coach Brian Smith for cause, citing an extramarital affair with an undergraduate student and allegations of public intoxication, which Smith's lawyer disputes, claiming the relationship was consensual and not against policy.
Ohio University fired football coach Brian Smith after allegations of extramarital affairs with a student and alcohol violations, despite his and his lawyer's denials and claims of misconduct by the university. The university cited cause for termination, while Smith's attorney argued there was no basis for such a move, and plans for litigation are indicated.