Ohio State hired Jim O'Brien to clean up a disreputable program. But on Tuesday, the university fired O'Brien because he admitted he gave a recruit $6,000 five years ago - not long after he ran off several problem players left over from the previous coach.
"I am troubled that a rule was admittedly violated and it took us five years to find out about it," said athletic director Andy Geiger, who frequently championed the honesty of his basketball coach as the Buckeyes struggled through a 14-16 season last year.
Ohio St. Fires O'Brien for Paying Recruit
"I am troubled that a rule was admittedly violated and it took us five years to find out about it," said athletic director Andy Geiger, who frequently championed the honesty of his basketball coach as the Buckeyes struggled through a 14-16 season last year.
Ohio St. Fires O'Brien for Paying Recruit
