September 29, 2024

Ohio State brings back Kerry Coombs as defensive coordinator


Ohio State just added some excitement to its sideline. After spending the past two years in the NFL as an assistant under Mike Vrabel, Kerry Coombs is returning to Columbus to be the Buckeyes’ new co-defensive coordinator, along with Greg Mattison, and coach the defensive backs. Before his time with the Tennessee Titans, Coombs was with Ohio State from 2012-17, where every one of his starting cornerbacks reached the NFL. “Kerry Coombs is the coach I was really hoping we could hire and bring back to Ohio State,” coach Ryan Day said. “He is an excellent coach and he has had two outstanding seasons in the NFL on Mike Vrabel’s staff with the Tennessee Titans. “I’ve spent a season on staff with Kerry and I really like his coaching and knowledge of the game, but I also like that he knows Ohio State and he knows how to recruit to…

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