Ryan Day should never have had to win a national title to prove himself to Ohio State fans. For a coach leading a program that’s consistently in the hunt for championships, it’s baffling that some are still questioning his future. The Buckeyes have reached four College Football Playoff appearances in six years and played in two national title games under Day’s watch. But to some, that’s not enough. After a fourth straight loss to Michigan and missing out on the Big Ten title, some are asking if this is the end of the line for Day. But when you break it down, his record speaks volumes. His win percentage outshines Jim Tressel’s during the same period, and his SP+ rating surpasses even Urban Meyer. Yet, despite all that, the pressure to win a national title remains. Day deserves recognition for what he’s accomplished—he’s proven himself year after year, and Ohio State fans should appreciate that, no matter the outcome of Monday’s game….
Ryan Day’s tenure as head coach of Ohio State football has been filled with both remarkable success and an unyielding amount of pressure. The Ohio […]