Ohio State University made the unexpected statement that it was close to signing a contract with Bill O’Brien, the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots and a former college and NFL head coach.
The report suggests a possible change in offensive responsibilities, with speculations abounding around the possibility of freeing the present head coach from play-calling responsibilities. While everyone waits for O’Brien to arrive, there are clear signs that the coaching staff is changing.
According to a number of sources, O’Brien is ready to take over in this capacity, thereby ousting Corey Dennis from his present coaching staff post. It looks like Ohio State is preparing for a significant change in their offensive coaching staff. O’Brien, who is renowned for his proficiency in quarterback development, will succeed Corey Dennis as Ohio State’s quarterback coach. This action is a part of a larger change, as Head Coach Ryan Day will now serve as the program’s CEO in place of calling plays.
It’s unclear if O’Brien and Brian Hartline would split the coordinator title, but the purpose of his appointment was to spread coaching duties and take advantage of O’Brien’s wealth of expertise. O’Brien has a long background of coaching, having served as offensive coordinator in both college and the NFL, as well as head coach at Penn State. O’Brien’s recent position with the Patriots gives Ohio State’s coaching staff access to invaluable experience, and his addition is anticipated to improve the team’s offensive powers. His resume, which includes two top-10 national scoring finishes while attending Alabama, puts him in a position to be extremely important to Ohio State’s football team. Corey Dennis has had a distinguished career at Ohio State, despite being replaced.
