Nestled off Olentangy Road in the northern shadows of Ohio Stadium sits a building that towers above all others around it, a bit of a spectacle. It's aged brick rests in the Columbus sun, housing offices for some of the most powerful men in Ohio State athletics.
Vice President and Director of Athletics Gene Smith's office sits near the top of the Fawcett Center, stories above a restaurant, WOSU Public Media and hotel rooms. Near him are athletics communication personnel, but there's one on the 10th floor that holds perhaps the most important behind-the-scenes individual. At least when it comes to Buckeye football scheduling, anyways.