Ryan Day, the Ohio State Buckeyes HC might have taken a leave out of Brian Kelly‘s coaching style. In a rare case of emulating a legendary coach, Day is going the Kelly Way! Brian Kelly, the LSU Tigers’ HC fired several of his support staff from the defensive side and called for an overhaul.
A similar pattern is being followed by Ryan Day as he seeks new personnel for the 2024-25 NCAA season. These changes will define much of the Buckeyes off-season this year as the side now heads into the new year. Brian Kelly too gave a shocker to his team as he recently announced the complete change in his defensive staff. For the LSU’s HC, the changes followed after a great win in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Wisconsin. So what are the changes made by Ryan Day as he calls for a major change in his coaching arsenal?
Ryan Day eyes big changes in the coaching department
The Ohio State Buckeyes didn’t have a great 2023/24 NCAA season and finished on the no.7 ranking in the recently concluded season. Truth be told, the team looked like a shade of their past seasons and lacked the intensity on the field. Now, Day is handling the situation by the scruff of its neck and is en route to making some tough decisions. Ryan Day is on the prowl for a new offensive coordinator and make changes to the special defensive coaching side as well.
🚨 | BREAKING: Ryan Day is reportedly set to have "major staff changes" at Ohio State this offseason…
According to Football Scoop, these changes will occur on both sides of the ball for the Buckeyes, but will be particularly focused on the OFFENSIVE side of the ball…
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As of now, no changes have been made to the defensive support staffers. Coming to the axing part, QB Coach Corey Dennis, the team’s OC finds himself in the firing line. Dennis’ coaching contract expires soon and is more than likely to not get the same extended. Ryan made clear that he wishes to form a stronger offensive side for his team. The defensive coordinator Kim Knowles has done an amazing job and would be retained. Amidst the expected firings, it’s interesting to know what triggered such changes in the offenses for the Buckeyes.
What made Ryan Day make such changes to his offense arsenal?
Ryan Day is one of the most successful coaches going around in the NCAA and one who loves to win! However, following a shocking loss to Missouri, the Buckeyes HC had to ring in the changes. His plans and execution were not up to the standards that Ryan set and something needed to be changed.
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The 14-3 loss also highlighted the poor offensive play and the expiration of offensive coordinator Corey Dennis. Moreover, Ryan needed to step up and make some changes as the program’s CEO and share his burden. Hence, the firings as he seeks a driven offensive coordinator who can bring the long-lost glory back to Ohio.
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