Ohio State University has placed defensive quality control coach on paid administrative leave while an investigation is ongoing. The university's human resources department sent a letter to the coach on Dec. 27, informing him of the immediate leave. The investigation is being conducted by the university's Office of Institutional Equity, which handles complaints related to harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct.
The nature of the investigation has not been specified in the letter. The coach's attorney expressed frustration with the university's handling of the situation, citing a lack of transparency and fairness in the process. The attorney also mentioned that there has been no indication of how long the investigation might take.
The coach, who has been with Ohio State's football staff for the past four seasons, previously worked at Bucknell and Ohio Dominican. He is a graduate of Slippery Rock University.
The university has not provided further details about the investigation or the timeline for its completion. The coach remains on leave as the process unfolds.
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