Ryan Day should take matters into his own hands, leave Ohio State no matter College Football Playoff outcome

Ryan Day isn’t known for his flair. 

The Ohio State coach could double nicely as a mattress salesman, local TV ads and all that. He’d blend into the background. That’s why it hurts so much to watch what’s happened to him. 

He deserves better. Sure, he’s a millionaire many times over and has the Buckeyes on the cusp of a College Football Playoff National Championship appearance. Ohio State might have the best roster left in the field, which is reflected by the Buckeyes becoming the betting favorite to win the whole thing. 

Day also looks like he’s coaching angry. He’s had enough — of the fans, of the blame, of what the job has become. 

Day has that look because he has in his pocket what might be called the ultimate “F–you” card. For those with certain sensibilities, we mean “Forget you.” That is, forget you who have doubted him. 

Call this more advice than hope. Whenever this Ohio State season ends, win or lose in this chase for the school’s first national championship in 10 years, Day should get up at the postgame podium and check out. He should thank everyone before politely stepping down from his post as Ohio State’s coach. If he wasn’t such a decent guy, I could envision Day at least considering what Bobby Knight said out loud for his walk off. 

It would be his choice, thankfully, to control the climate for once at Ohio State. In another more succinct sense, it would be a middle finger to what the job has become at times. 

Different people are motivated by different things. For Day, it is unjust criticism from his own people.

If Day waves goodbye, it wouldn’t really matter what’s next because the man has proven himself. He also has 20 years or so left in his coaching career. 

The NFL would be a fine option. There are…

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Author : Dennis Dodd

Publish date : 2025-01-08 16:24:00

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