Ryan Day reveals plan for RB coach after Tony Alford’s exit

20/03/2024 Raymond NCAA Football 0

The Ohio State football team, led by head coach Ryan Day, is now in the midst of what seems to be a crucial offseason for the team’s future.

After Ohio State’s defeat against eventual champion Michigan in the previous season, there were growing calls for Day’s resignation, but it appears that Buckeye management is counting on Day to guide them back to success in the upcoming campaign.

According to Andrew Gould of The Spun, the Ohio State football coaching staff recently suffered a setback when it was announced that running back coach Tony Alford would be leaving to accept the same position at Michigan.

Ryan Day is now being completely honest about the loss of one of his coaches to an intense opponent.

“We’re into the process of identifying replacements,” Day said. “Excited about the group that we’ve already identified, and we’re gonna be thorough in the process. I think the good news is we’re not in a situation where we have to make a quick decision based on recruiting, or the portal, or anything like that,” said Day, per Gould.

Day also took the time to heap praises on the running back room he already has in place.

“I didn’t know for sure until I was told, but now the focus is about trying to find the right person,” Day said. “I think it’s the best running back room in the country right now, and I think it’s an exciting job, and the candidate pool’s been excellent.”

As the Buckeyes look for Alford’s replacement, Ryan Day has taken up interim management of the running back room. He met with the media on Tuesday to go over what qualities the new running back coach should possess, how the squad is doing at different positions with Ohio State, and how in-helmet communication and special teams coordination are working with the team.