In a handful of months, Ross Bjork will take over as Ohio State's athletic director.
Wednesday gave him his first chance to address the public about his visions and strategies for Ohio State athletics.
Outgoing athletic director Gene Smith opened the press conference by discussing his gratitude for Ohio State and his full confidence in Bjork to take over as athletic director.
Ohio State President Ted Carter took the stage next and stated that Carter's experience both as an athlete, serving in leadership roles and handling the wild world of NIL qualified him for the position.