Gene Smith explored the possibility of becoming Pac-12 commissioner but instead signed a contract extension at Ohio State, deciding “this is where I want to finish.” https://t.co/hazDowT2Rz— Eleven Warriors (@11W) May 21, 2021
Gene Smith believes the NCAA passing name, image and likeness legislation by July 1 is "going to happen," and he's disappointed it has taken this long. https://t.co/64Xe6dJRy2— Eleven Warriors (@11W) May 23, 2021
Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith on contract extension, NIL, Buckeyes future https://t.co/eHwwcW3TJY— Lettermen Row (@LettermenRow) May 26, 2021
CFP expansion, conference expansion, there is plenty to talk about in regards to the big stage of college football. We caught up with Gene Smith on Friday morning to discuss a pair of topics that are in the news. #Buckeyes #OhioState https://t.co/4oquwhNEGg pic.twitter.com/7GO9mx5eJL— Kevin Noon (@Kevin_Noon) July 23, 2021
How the hell did Kevin Warren get the job then? WTF. .@OSU_AD Gene Smith was on @bigten advisory committee when the league commissioner was being researched & vetted. Kevin Warren’s name was not on the list submitted to BigTen presidents by the committee. pic.twitter.com/7WITVjhQz6— Clay Hall (@claywsyx6) July 23, 2021
Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith in favor of College Football Playoff expansion https://t.co/cjowdeiFTj— BuckeyeXtra.com (@BuckeyeXtra) July 23, 2021
Gene Smith 🤝 Ryan DayThey recap the summer & look forward to fall in the latest episode of The Gene Smith Podcast: https://t.co/uXdslQnhtH#GoBuckeyes | Encova Insurance pic.twitter.com/jeAnf9sxRs— Ohio State Buckeyes 🌰 (@OhioStAthletics) August 9, 2021
Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith on the ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12 alliance: "It has tremendous potential." https://t.co/LEeuZYyb1a— Andrew Lind (@AndrewMLind) August 25, 2021
Buckeye Nation‼Can't wait to see you back in #TheShoe next Saturday! Here are some reminders so we can have THE best time next weekend #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/cEgcSmZ50E— Gene Smith (@OSU_AD) September 4, 2021
The Fiesta Bowl has named longtime @OhioStAthletics Athletics Director Gene Smith to its Board of Directors!READ MORE: https://t.co/qYfkFsTDot pic.twitter.com/dkSUcNSbj7— Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (@Fiesta_Bowl) September 15, 2021
Gene Smith Q&A: Ohio State athletic director discusses Ryan Day's performance, staff, more https://t.co/WJh2MsOu2Y— BuckeyeXtra.com (@BuckeyeXtra) February 16, 2022
GENE SMITH Smith says "our landscape is changing significantly" due to NIL, among other things. Smith says he had a meeting with the football team this morning about NIL issues. Smith says "the conversations around pay for play are always there." "It's gonna be a whole new ballgame moving forward. ... We have to get comfortable with the uncomfortable and adjust and make sure we keep our core values at the heart of what we do." On NIL regulations, Smith is "hopeful at some time that we get federal legislation. I don't think the NCAA is the answer." Smith says "every day there's something new that you hear about or read about." On Big Ten division restructuring, Smith says the conference ADs haven't come to any conclusions just yet. Smith says they will have a meeting in May to finalize their thoughts. "I personally don't have a preference, I'm OK with losing divisions, but I'm interested in seeing the models first." Smith says Ohio State's NIL Edge Team is a "connector" for athletes and potential deal opportunities. Smith on Ryan Day: "He and Nina are very happy here. ... He's very comfortable here." Smith says there will "possibly" be a contract issue down the road with Day, but says the pair have not discussed that yet. Smith says he doesn't feel an urgency to restructure Day's contract at the moment. "I have always tried to make sure we compensate consistent with expectations and performance." On how long he wants to do this job, Smith says "I just go year to year. ... When the time comes, I'll know." On CFP expansion: "I'd be surprised if we don't go to 12 at some point." On the potential for Ohio State to host a CFP game, Smiths says "I would probably recommend that we go to Indianapolis. ... I want a clean environment. I would prefer to have the indoor elements and have a clean field." Smith jokes that he "voted for the paisley field" when selecting Ohio State's new turf design at Ohio Stadium. Smith says it's "warming" that players like TreVeyon Henderson can see their lives changes by NIL opportunities. Smith says "we would only (play in Indianapolis for a CFP game) because of the weather." Smith says it might be a year-to-year situation, and that a CFP expansion would bring into question how important a conference title game is. On Chris Holtmann's contract, Smith says he hasn't looked at it, but will sit down with Holtmann at some point in the future. Smith says Holtmann's recruiting has been "off the chain" as of late, and that he loves the "teaching" that Holtmann does. Smith says he has "no concerns" with the leadership of the Big Ten Conference with Kevin Warren as the commissioner. Smith says ahead of the 2020 season, though, "there was some street fighting going on." Smith on the Michigan loss: "Our expectation is every year to win that game. So how do we respond?" Smith says he wanted to help Day fix things in the program following the Michigan loss, and that making changes on defense was a top priority. Smith says there were "so many puppies" on the Ohio State roster this past season. Smith says there haven't been discussions about having a formal class for student-athletes about NIL. Smith says the Buckeyes will put the new turf in at Ohio Stadium this summer, and that there won't necessarily be many new things in the stadium beyond that next year. "We're trying to help them understand, when you leave our little cocoon, you need to have a job. Because that's why you go to college, to find a career."
Gene Smith says he doesn't feel an urgent need to restructure Ryan Day's contract, and is not in favor of Ohio State hosting a CFP game after a potential playoff expansion in the ’Shoe due to potential concerns with weather. https://t.co/R53CmRxFHI— Eleven Warriors (@11W) February 16, 2022
UPDATE: The breakup is coming. ‘Just throwing ideas out,' @OSU_AD Gene Smith proposes FBS leagues operate under umbrella of the College Football Playoff with their own rules. @TheFeverABC6 https://t.co/CbeRDjMcWj— Clay Hall (@claywsyx6) May 4, 2022
Make sure the foxes that will watch the “hen-houses” are held responsible when the shit hits the fan…SEC = Surely Everyone Cheats. go Bucks
Gene Smith believes the NCAA’s new NIL guidelines are necessary for the health of college sports and worth the risk of potential lawsuits the NCAA might face. https://t.co/N1IlQPKU8i— Eleven Warriors (@11W) May 11, 2022