Former Ohio State co-defensive coordinator Luke Fickell was announced Saturday as the new head coach at Cincinnati.
There was plenty of speculation Buckeyes cornerbacks coach Kerry Coombs would be joining him, potentially as the Bearcats' defensive coordinator.
Coombs took to Twitter on Saturday evening to release a statement — in all capital letters, no less — to clear things up.
— Kerry Coombs (@OsuCoachCoombs) December 10, 2016
It appears as if Coombs will be staying with Ohio State.
Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer confirmed the news just moments later, adding Coombs will see an expanded role next season with Fickell's departure.
Great news! My rt-hand man, Kerry Coombs, is a Buckeye! In add to coordinating the SPT, he will have an expanded coordinating role on our D
— Urban Meyer (@OSUCoachMeyer) December 10, 2016
