Ohio State coach Urban Meyer insisted Friday that he followed proper reporting protocols regarding domestic violence allegations against an assistant coach in 2015, defending himself and his storied career in his first extensive comments since he was put on paid leave earlier this week amid a university investigation.
Meyer posted a statement addressed to Buckeyes fans on Twitter on Friday as his team, expected to be one of the best in the nation, opened practice for the upcoming season without their coach.
The university is investigating what Meyer knew about allegations made by the ex-wife of Zach Smith, who was fired last week by Meyer -- and what the coach did about it.