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Woody's Wisdom: Smith Joins Buckeyes as Offensive Coordinator
25 Mar
Summary
- Arthur Smith, 43, takes on the offensive coordinator role at Ohio State.
- Smith previously coached players like Justin Fields and Zach Harrison.
- The Buckeyes aim to improve their offense's scoring and running game.
Arthur Smith, 43, has been named the new offensive coordinator for the Ohio State Buckeyes, a move influenced in a unique way by the program's legendary former coach, Woody Hayes. Smith, who has no prior coaching experience in Ohio, previously worked with several Buckeyes players during his tenures with the Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
His decision to join head coach Ryan Day's staff was rooted in respect for Day and the opportunity to contribute to a program steeped in tradition. Smith's arrival aims to address offensive inefficiencies from the previous season, where Ohio State averaged 33.4 points per game but faltered in crucial matchups.
Expectations are for Smith to implement strategies that bolster the Buckeyes' running game, which ranked 72nd nationally last season. He is eager to work with returning talent, including quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, to develop a more dynamic and potent offensive attack.
