Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer is up for a contract extension pending a vote by the Ohio State Board of Trustees. The school announced Thursday that a two-year extension for Meyer was approved by a committee of the board, sending it to the full board to decide Friday. “I want to thank President Michael V. Drake for his guidance and the Board of Trustees for its work in considering this extension,” said Ohio State Vice President and Athletic Director Gene Smith. “I think everyone will agree that we have one of the finest coaches and mentors in Urban Meyer leading our football program.” BENDER: Five College Football Playoff scenarios that’ll make you mad The extension would add two more years to Meyer’s existing contract, making him the Buckeyes’ coach through the 2022 season. It also would give him a $1.2 million raise, making his 2018 average salary $7.6 million — the highest salary in the Big Ten and third-highest in…
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