Ohio State coach Urban Meyer was placed on paid administrative leave Wednesday as the school announced it is investigating Courtney Smith’s claims that several people close to the head coach knew of a 2015 allegation of domestic violence against her ex-husband.
.@OhioState’s statement on football coach Urban Meyer: https://t.co/fxngwEWO16 pic.twitter.com/sHuw97IS80
— Michael V. Drake (@OSUPrezDrake) August 1, 2018
Offensive coordinator Ryan Day will be the team’s acting head coach during the investigation.
EXCLUSIVE: Longtime Urban Meyer assistant Zach Smith's ex-wife, Courtney Smith, opens up about reported domestic violence and what she believes Meyer knew. pic.twitter.com/dNWA9x2F4y
— Stadium (@Stadium) August 1, 2018
Courtney Smith, the ex-wife of a fired Ohio State assistant coach, stated that people around Urban Meyer, including his wife Shelley, knew about a 2015 domestic violence allegation against her husband.
Urban Meyer Lied, He Knew About Ohio State Coach's Domestic Violence Allegations Back in 2015 https://t.co/mBFWGOSt1k
— SportsGossip.com (@sportsgossip) August 1, 2018
This feels like Joe Paterno all over again. When will these people in position of power realize the same rules apply to them.
