Joey Kaufman
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Ohio State football beat writer at The Columbus Dispatch, part of the USA TODAY Network. Email me at [email protected]
Columbus, Ohio
Joined August 2009
"This is by far the most veteran team we've ever had." A core of upperclassmen has put Ohio State on the verge of a national championship, navigating the longest season in school history. Inside the construction of a senior-laden roster:
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Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel has been picked to replace Jon Husted as Ohio's lieutenant governor:
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Ohio State is reportedly promoting tight ends coach Keenan Bailey to co-offensive coordinator:
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Ryan Day on Brian Hartline's promotion to offensive coordinator: "We're still putting the finishing touches on it. I'm hoping by this weekend or the beginning of next week, we'll have everything out there."
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Ohio State released a terms sheet for Ryan Day's new deal with the school yesterday. The details reveal his updated buyout information:
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Following the pay raise, Day will be the second-highest-paid coach in the Football Bowl Subdivision behind only Georgia's Kirby Smart, according to salaries in the annual @usatodaysports database.
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Ohio State is reportedly expected to hire Virginia Tech offensive coordinator Tyler Bowen as its offensive line coach:
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Former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles addressed his departure for Penn State during an introductory news conference this afternoon:
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In the College Football Playoff era, only Clemson has won a national title and retained its coordinators. Ohio State is just the latest champion to see turnover at the top of its coaching staff:
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Ryan Day is forecasting a later start to spring practice in March due to the length of Ohio State's championship run:
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This triples Chip Kelly’s base salary at Ohio State.
The @Raiders told candidates during their search they were making a serious commitment with an infusion of cash from the new owners. Here it is—Chip Kelly was lured to Vegas with a deal averaging $6 million per year, per sources. Kelly is now the NFL's highest-paid coordinator.
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Chip Kelly's buyout to become the Las Vegas Raiders' offensive coordinator is a fraction of the amount Jim Knowles owes Ohio State for leaving for Penn State:
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Ryan Day has another coordinator hire to make with Chip Kelly leaving for the NFL:
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Ohio State offensive line coach Justin Frye is expected to leave for the NFL, taking the same role with the Arizona Cardinals:
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Ohio State offensive line coach Justin Frye has reportedly interviewed for the same role with the Chicago Bears:
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Ohio State put a quality control coach on administrative leave last month amid an investigation by the university’s Office of Institutional Equity:
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Jim Knowles: “Growing up as a kid, Penn State was everything, and this is where I want to be.”
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Caleb Downs on Jim Knowles leaving for Penn State: “It was sad to hear, and he was a really good DC. He taught us a lot. He taught me a lot about football and how to call games. I learned a lot from him. So I appreciate him for that.”
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