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The narrative that Ryan Day’s career began on third base discounts his achievements as an offensive coordinator and quarterback developer before he succeeded Urban Meyer as Ohio State’s coach. Day earned Chip Kelly’s respect while starring for him as New Hampshire’s record-breaking quarterback, then caught Meyer’s eye as a Florida graduate assistant. Within a coaching industry where nepo babies are unmissable, Day didn’t gain that shortcut.
But, even to the extent that “third base” narrative rings true by Day landing Ohio State as his first head coaching job, Day deserves praise for assembling an uber-talented team and bringing the Buckeyes across home plate for their first national championship in more than a decade.
Day’s coaching performance remains a water-cooler topic as the offseason uncorks, as does runner-up Notre Dame’s outlook and the College Football Playoff format.
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Let’s answer some reader mail addressing these topics:
Does Ryan Day get too much credit at Ohio State?
Gene writes: I think that Coach Day is given too much credit, except for raising money and recruiting. Having the best talent that money can buy, … he should win it all. … Doing the expected is reason for appreciation but not high praise.
My response: College football championships are won foremost through stockpiling talent and getting the stars to play together as a unit. Nick Saban had a mind for the game, sure, but he became the GOAT because nobody consistently attracted and united more talent than Saban’s Alabama. Then, Kirby Smart replicated Saban’s success as a recruiter, motivator and developer.
As the saying goes, Jimmys and Joes matter more than X’s and O’s.
Day proved himself an ace recruiter, before…
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Author : USA TODAY Sports
Publish date : 2025-01-31 11:04:00
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