Jake Diebler has spent five years coaching from Chris Holtmann’s bench. He credits Holtmann with much of his development as an assistant coach.
Ohio State’s associate head coach as of a few days ago, Diebler took the helm of Holtmann’s staff and Holtmann’s players as interim head coach on Wednesday.
But Jake Diebler is not Chris Holtmann. As he pointed out on Friday, he shouldn't try to be, either.
“The best thing that I felt I could do for (the players) and the best way that I could serve them and serve this program is be me and not try to be Holt or be someone else,” Diebler said.