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'A spark of energy was needed': Emotional Gene Smith puts program first in firing Chris Holtmann

IMG_7408by:Andy Backstrom02/15/24

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Gene Smith by Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
Ohio State AD Gene Smith speaks to reporters about the firing of Chris Holtmann on Feb. 14. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK)

Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith said he had to put his personal feelings aside in firing head coach Chris Holtmann.

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