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Zach Smith's Departure and What It Could Mean for Ohio State's Regional Recruiting Assignments

Urban Meyer may elect to mix things up a bit on the trail.

The news of Zach Smith's firing brings all sorts of questions to the table. The first and most obvious revolves around the staff itself and who will take over Smith's role as Ohio State's wide receivers coach. For now, the expectation is that Brian Hartline – who is heading into his second season as a quality control coach – will shoulder much of the load.

From a recruiting perspective, Smith's expertise and overall success may prove difficult to replicate. The former wide receivers coach had gained the reputation as one of Ohio State's best recruiters.