Ohio State coach Urban Meyer suspended 3 games
The news Ohio State fans have been waiting for since Aug. 1 has come: The university announced today it has reinstated Urban Meyer as head football coach.
Statement from Ohio State on Urban Meyer and Gene Smith suspensions: pic.twitter.com/WFc4FW2a4s
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However, he will be suspended for the first three games of the season as a result of an independent investigation finding he “did not exhibit the kind of leadership and high standards†the university expects.
OSU director of athletics Gene Smith also was handed a suspension that will last from August 31-September 16.
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The news came after an all-day meeting of the school’s board of trustees.
Urban Meyer was placed on paid administrative leave after a report he knew of allegations then-assistant coach Zach Smith abused his wife, Courtney.
Zach Smith was fired on July 23 after being charged with criminal trespassing. He was also served with a civil protection order.
Meyer denied knowledge of the 2015 incident a day later but released a statement August 3 apologizing for how he handled questions at that time.
