Welcome to the Ross Bjork era.
On Monday, Bjork started his career as Ohio State’s athletic director, succeeding Gene Smith, who retired after 19 years in the role. In a statement on X, Bjork called himself “grateful, humbled and fired up” to be the school's next AD and made three promises to Buckeye Nation.
The journey begins officially at THE Ohio State University. Could not be more grateful, humbled & fired up to lead Buckeye Athletics & Business Advancement into a new era.
Lets go Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/8iDdoe6bva — Ross Bjork (@RossBjorkAD) July 1, 2024"As I get started on July 1, the only promises I will make will be based on three things,” Bjork wrote.