The controversy at Ohio State involving allegations of domestic violence against former assistant coach Zach Smith and the extent to which head coach Urban Meyer satisfied legal and ethical obligations in addressing them entered a new phase Friday night. If the Ohio State Board of Trustees, which on Thursday assembled a specialized board to investigate the matter, hoped the controversy would end anytime soon, the trustees’ hopes were dashed on Friday.
Legal and public relations impact of Urban Meyer’s “Dear Buckeye Nation” letter
Meyer on Friday released a letter ostensibly aimed at the Ohio State community.