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Ryan Day stays with Ohio State securing continuity

By Thomas Scurlock

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 02: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on as they play the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half of the the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 02: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on as they play the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half of the the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Every Ohio State assistant will be returning for the 2018 season.

For the first time in five seasons, it appears that Ohio State’s coaching staff will remain intact.

Ryan Day allegedly turned down an offer to become the Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator to remain with the Buckeyes.

I suppose Greg Schiano could still move to an NFL role, but I believe he leaves only for a head coaching position.

In a surprising move, Urban Meyer also promoted Day from quarterbacks’ coach and co-offensive coordinator to offensive coordinator.

In the press release, Meyer heaped praise on his assistant saying,

"“Ryan is clearly a very talented coach who has been an outstanding addition to our program,” Meyer said. “He has been approached by other schools numerous times this off-season for coordinator and head coach opportunities, and by the National Football League for a coordinator opportunity. I am pleased that he has elected to continue to work on this staff and to lead, mentor and coach the terrific young men we have in this program.”"

Given that Kevin Wilson is already the offensive coordinator, it appears that Ohio State will have two men running the offense.  Three if you include Meyer.

The press release also mentioned that Day will continue coaching the quarterbacks and work with Wilson with “additional adjustments to his responsibilities.”

Not sure what that means, but Bruce Feldman is reporting that Day will take over play-calling.

Why do we need Wilson if Day is going to call the plays?

Given Meyer’s history, this conflict probably does not matter.  It will be a collective effort.

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Regardless, Day is locked in and can get working on the most important off-season assignment, producing the next quarterback for the Buckeyes.

Meyer’s job, which is likely just as important, is building the unity and selflessness it will take for offensive cohesion next season.

With all the receivers and Mike Weber returning, and only one ball, every player will have to sacrifice for the good of the team.

This is where J.T. Barrett’s absence could be an issue.  It also demonstrates why Day’s selection is critical.

The offense needs a leader to quickly emerge and keep everyone focused on the same goal, winning each week.

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Meyer trusts Day with the job.  That should be good enough for Buckeye Nation.

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