Why Arthur Smith’s Ohio State Decision Caught Everyone Off Guard: The Surprising Factors Behind His Choice
Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is opening up about why he chose to leave the NFL and join the Buckeyes. Smith was hired by Ohio State in January and recently spoke in a media availability about why he decided to join the team.
Arthur Smith said he wanted to come to Ohio State because of Ryan Day and the players the Buckeyes have sent to the NFL in recent years.
“It just made sense,” he said. pic.twitter.com/neX0AdZPI5
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“First, most importantly, was the respect I have for Coach Day, and he reached out, we had a good conversation and came down here and spent some time with him. And just kind of weighed my options, and I’d had such a good experience with some of the players that have come through here that I’ve gotten the privilege to coach, so I was intrigued,” Smith said Tuesday in his first interview session at Ohio State. “Kind of weighed my options, and talked to a lot of people, including Mike Vrabel, who’s a great Buckeye, he’s a great friend of mine, and it just made sense.”



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