May 19—The Ohio State University Board of Trustees could approve a new contract for director of athletics Gene Smith this week. A contract extension that would run through June 2026 is on the agenda for the board’s Talent, Compensation and Governance committee meeting being held today in Columbus. If approved, it would be voted on by the full board during its regular meeting Thursday. Smith has run the OSU department of athletics since 2005 and signed a two-year contract extension last year. If approved, Smith’s new deal would take effect July 1. It includes an annual base salary of $1.58 million to be paid monthly, and Smith is eligible for annual merit-based increases. On top of that, he is due $480,000 annually for media appearances and public relations work while being eligible for up to $1250,000 in bonuses tied to academic and athletic team success. The new deal also includes…
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