COLUMBUS — How much is navigating a top five team through preseason and to a 3-0 start worth? Nearly half a million dollars. According to a letter released by the university Wednesday, Ohio State offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ryan Day will be paid $487,000 for serving as interim head coach in Urban Meyer’s absence. » URBAN MEYER COVERAGE: Coach says he’s working to be a better leader | Meyer’s career by the numbers | Meyer says he wanted to help Smith family The letter, dated Sept. 17 and signed by Ohio State director of athletics Gene Smith, says Day is to receive a one-time lump sum payment of $487,000 in his Sept. 30 paycheck. Recommended for you Recommended for you Recommended for you Meyer, who will be allowed to coach his first game of the season on Saturday, thanked Day on Monday for keeping the team together since the beginning of August. “I…
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