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sports1 year ago

"Ohio State's Midseason Coaching Shake-Up: Gene Smith's Decision and Potential Replacements"

Ohio State's athletic director, Gene Smith, made the emotionally difficult decision to part ways with head basketball coach Chris Holtmann midseason, citing the need for a "spark of energy" for the struggling team. Despite his personal admiration for Holtmann, Smith prioritized the program's success and the well-being of the players. The decision comes after a string of poor performances and a lackluster season, leading to Holtmann's dismissal and the appointment of Jake Diebler as interim head coach.

via Eleven Warriors|
#chris-holtmann#coaching-change#college-basketball
sports1 year ago

"Ohio State's Regret: Firing Chris Holtmann and the Search for a New Men's Basketball Coach"

Ohio State will have to pay Chris Holtmann $12.8 million in buyout money after firing him, a decision that was influenced by a regrettable contract extension given to Holtmann in 2022 by athletic director Gene Smith. The extension, which was meant to secure Holtmann through the 2027-28 season, now leaves Ohio State with a hefty financial obligation despite Holtmann's early termination. Smith expressed regret over the extension, citing the team's underwhelming performance and the need for a change in leadership.

via Eleven Warriors|
#buyout-money#chris-holtmann#contract-extension
sports1 year ago

"Ohio State's Men's Basketball Coaching Shake-Up: What's Next After Chris Holtmann's Exit?"

Ohio State University's Senior Vice President and Athletics Director, Gene Smith, has terminated the contract of men's basketball head coach Chris Holtmann, who had four years remaining on his contract. Associate head coach Jake Diebler will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season. A search for the next head coach will begin at the end of the season, led by new Athletics Director Ross Bjork, who officially starts on July 1 but will begin work on March 1 in an interim role.

via Ohio State University|
#chris-holtmann#gene-smith#mens-basketball
sports2 years ago

"Ohio State's New Athletic Director: Navigating an Uncertain Future"

Ohio State chose to hire Ross Bjork, the current Texas A&M and former Ole Miss athletic director, as its new athletic director, departing from the tradition of selecting someone from the Gene Smith administrative tree. The decision reflects a desire for a new voice to navigate the uncertain future of college athletics, including potential changes such as athletes as employees and direct player payments. Bjork's experience and challenges in handling head football coaching situations and financial resources will be put to the test as he prepares Ohio State for the evolving landscape of college sports.

via cleveland.com|
#athletic-director#college-athletics#gene-smith
sports2 years ago

Ohio State Taps Ross Bjork from Texas A&M as New Athletic Director

Ohio State has hired Ross Bjork, the former Texas A&M athletic director, to replace Gene Smith as the new athletic director for the Buckeyes. Bjork, known for his fundraising skills, has faced controversy during his career, including overseeing the Freeze scandal and NCAA investigation at Ole Miss and rewarding Jimbo Fisher with a hefty contract before firing him at Texas A&M. Ohio State's operating revenues rank among the highest in the country, and Bjork will begin his tenure on July 1, succeeding Smith, who served as the Buckeyes' athletic director for 18 years.

via CBS Sports|
#athletic-director#gene-smith#ohio-state
sports2 years ago

Ohio State Set to Name Texas A&M's Ross Bjork as New Athletic Director

Ohio State is expected to name Texas A&M's athletic director, Ross Bjork, as the successor to Gene Smith. Bjork, who has been at Texas A&M since 2019, has faced controversy during his tenures at Ole Miss and Texas A&M, including defending a coach against NCAA charges and firing another with a costly contract. The hiring is pending approval from Ohio State's Board of Trustees, with the next meeting scheduled for February. Bjork would be the ninth athletic director in Ohio State's history, and his lack of ties to Ohio or the Big Ten has raised some concerns.

via The Columbus Dispatch|
#athletic-director#gene-smith#ohio-state
sports2 years ago

Ohio State AD Gene Smith Announces Retirement: End of an Era in College Athletics

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith has announced his retirement, effective July 2024, after 19 years leading the Buckeyes athletic department. Smith, known for his influential role in college athletics, has overseen numerous successes, including hiring Urban Meyer and promoting Ryan Day as head coach. His retirement coincides with significant changes in college football, as the Big Ten welcomes four new teams and the College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams. Ohio State's next athletic director will have to navigate these changes and maintain the university's influential voice in the evolving landscape of college athletics.

via CBS Sports|
#big-ten#college-athletics#gene-smith
sports2 years ago

Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith to Retire

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2024, after over 35 years as a collegiate athletic director. Smith, who has been with Ohio State since 2005, expressed his belief that it is the right time for new leadership to continue building upon the university's athletic and business achievements. The search for a new athletic director will begin after the announcement of the next university president. During Smith's tenure, Ohio State achieved success in various sports, including a football national championship in 2014. Smith cited challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and a 2011 NCAA investigation into the football program. The announcement coincided with news of Oregon and Washington joining the Big Ten conference in 2024. Smith clarified that his retirement is not due to the recent changes in college sports and mentioned that spending more time with family is the reason for his decision.

via NBC4 WCMH-TV|
#big-ten-conference#college-athletics#gene-smith