COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Kerry Coombs returned to Ohio State football’s staff, he brought back a fiery sideline presence, a proven track record of developing defensive backs and a long connection to both the state and the Buckeyes. But when his game day responsibilities as defensive coordinator were removed two games into his second season, it hastened the end of his second tenure. Lettermen Row first reported Thursday that Coombs will not return to the coaching staff in 2022, and multiple other reports confirmed. Coombs’ contract, which paid him $1.4 million annually, is set to expire at the end of the month. Ohio State is reportedly hiring both Perry Eliano from Cincinnati and former OSU captain Tim Walton from the Jacksonville Jaguars as defensive back coaches. Coombs’ legacy as one of Ohio State’s best position coaches remains secure. Every starting cornerback from his six-year tenure as cornerbacks coach reached the…
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