Seven years ago a young, up and coming assistant coach was thrust into a spotlight that he hadn't sought out for himself. History doesn't repeat itself, but sometimes it rhymes.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Urban Meyer's future as head coach, Ohio State's goal will likely be business as usual when fall camp begins Friday.
The 99 Warriors project moves ahead with No. 29, Pepe Pearson, an all-conference selection who led Ohio State to a Big Ten title and victory in the Rose Bowl.
Zach Smith was scheduled to appear in court Friday for a domestic violence civil protection order hearing, but that court date has been postponed to Sept. 14.
Ryan Day already had a huge responsibility as Ohio State's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. As the acting head coach, he now has even more to balance.
Brett McMurphy, appearing on SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt, denied having any evidence proving Urban Meyer knew of domestic abuse allegations against Zach Smith.
A number of former Ohio State players — including some of those who played for Urban Meyer — react to the coach being placed on paid administrative leave Wednesday evening.
