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Dear Sports Editor White: Given the treatment of Ryan Day and his family after the loss to Michigan − including despicable death threats (it’s just a game) − it wouldn’t be surprising if he chose to leave. Frankly, that would be the easy choice.
What many Ohio State fans may not realize is that before winning his first national championship in 1954, Woody Hayes faced similar criticism. After a 4-3-2 record in 1951 and back-to-back 6-3 seasons in 1952 and 1953, he endured significant pressure from OSU fans who doubted him.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day holds the Coaches’ Trophy during a championship celebration at Ohio Stadium on Jan. 26.
Imagine where Ohio State football might be today if he had left after winning his first national championship in 1954. Woody built the culture, values and traditions that still define the program. That legacy is why buildings and roads bear his name. Would every coach who followed have achieved the same success without that foundation? Maybe, maybe not. As the saying goes, culture eats strategy for breakfast.
Ryan Day: Ohio State football coach gets extension, raise to $12.5 million annually
To date, only one Ohio State coach has won multiple national championships: Woody Hayes. Staying at Ohio State, especially given the sky-high expectations, the challenges of coaching in the CFP/NIL era and the passionate (sometimes irrational) “lunatic fringe” of the fan base is not for the faint of heart.
Woody Hayes is the only Ohio State coach to lead the Buckeyes football team to multiple national championships.
Thankfully, Ryan Day has a strong heart and an unwavering passion for coaching, leading and developing young men at our university − just like…
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Publish date : 2025-02-09 10:30:00
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