News of Tony Alford's departure from Ohio State on Wednesday caught many off guard.
The fact that his next job involved heading north to coach Ohio State's archrival made it all the more shocking for some inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
After nine seasons as the Buckeyes' running backs coach, Alford will now be on the other sideline of college football's greatest rivalry. After word of his job change spread, several current Ohio State players took to social media to give their thoughts.
Stand on what you preaching
— Jermaine Mathews Jr (@Jr2Maine) March 13, 2024
— Denzel Burke (@King10Burke) March 13, 2024
Wow
— Jeremiah Smith (@Jermiah_Smith1) March 13, 2024
Man.
— Sam Williams-Dixon (@SamuelDixon24) March 13, 2024
A slew of former Ohio State players also had some things to say about Alford's departure, with a certain former standout running back offering his services for the job's vacancy.
Ryan Dayyou making room on the staff for me? You really love me dont ya!!! pic.twitter.com/5hr9kWa8b1
— Maurice Clarett (@ReeseClarett13) March 13, 2024
@OhioStateFB tell Ryan to call me. He has my number.
— Maurice Clarett (@ReeseClarett13) March 13, 2024
WTF
— Matt Wilhelm (@MattWilhelm35) March 13, 2024
Where does one apply for the newly vacant RB coach position?
— Dionte' (@DionteSays) March 13, 2024
Thats wild..
— Chop (@okmiyan_) March 13, 2024
Four-star 2025 wide receiver commit Jayvan Boggs was also caught off guard by the news, along with Dale Davison-Witten, the father of 2024 Ohio State tight end signee Damarion Witten.
— Jayvan Boggs (@Jayvan_Boggs) March 13, 2024
This is the highest form of treason! https://t.co/5r4tq5dzxF
— Dale Davison-Witten (@CockyCleveland) March 13, 2024
