October 3, 2024

On the Beat: ‘Roamer’ role on Ohio State coaching staff perfect fit for Greg Schiano


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Greg Schiano is constantly moving on the Ohio State practice field. He might start a period working with the linebackers, and by the end of it he’s jumped into a drill with the cornerbacks. Maybe he’ll swing by for a quick stop with his old unit and talk technique with the safeties, then shift gears completely by peeling off to get some hands-on reps with the defensive ends. One of the perks of the NCAA’s decision to allow football programs to add a 10th coach has been balancing the numbers on the staff between offense and defense. And for the Buckeyes, that has freed up Schiano from being responsible for just one unit during a workout. Now he’s actively involved with all of them. Just don’t call him a floater. “It’s not floating,” Schiano said with a smile. “That just kind of sounds like you just walk…

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