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Ohio University fires coach Brian Smith over ‘serious professional misconduct’
Ohio University fired Brian Smith for serious professional misconduct including extramarital affairs and alcohol use, naming John Hauser interim coach for the upcoming Frisco Bowl.
- Brian Smith was fired as Ohio's football coach for "engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the university."
- Defensive coordinator John Hauser was named interim coach when Smith was placed on indefinite leave on December 1.
- Smith's attorney disputed Ohio University's grounds for termination for cause.
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Read Full ArticleOhio Bobcats Fired Head Coach Brian Smith Over Alleged Affair With Student, And Alcohol Violations
After weeks of questions as to why Ohio Bobcats football coach Brian Smith was placed on administrative leave, the school has cited an extramarital affair as one of the reasons why he was officially terminated as head coach with cause.On December 1, the school placed Smith on leave, after the athletic director came into a meeting the coach was having with assistants and told him he had to go home. On Nov. 24, school officials met with Brian Smit…
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Leaning Left15Leaning Right10Center24Last UpdatedBias Distribution49% Center
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