For years, fans have looked to the Ohio State program as a pipeline of talent, grit, and discipline. But in this moment, it wasn’t about X’s and O’s—it was about humanity. The coach made it clear that his decision wasn’t rooted in public image or media strategy, but in a deep conviction that football must serve a larger purpose.
“This isn’t about me,” he explained, though his actions said otherwise. “It’s about using what I’ve been given to support a family who lost what can never be replaced.”
