Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford will also serve as run-game coordinator, OSU coach Ryan Day announced on Tuesday. The promotion comes after coach Ryan Day added passing-game coordinator to wide receivers coach Brian Hartline’s duties last week. Alford already had the title “assistant head coach for offense.” “Tony has continually mentored and produced tough, reliable and productive running backs for the Buckeyes,” Day said in a statement. “He has a terrific understanding of how to get his student-athletes to perform at a high rate of competitiveness, and I’m really pleased to promote him to run game coordinator.” Alford has been Ohio State’s running backs coach since 2015 and is entering his 25th year coaching that position. New LSU coach Brian Kelly reportedly pursued Alford for his staff. Alford coached under Kelly at Notre Dame. Kerry Coombs to Cincinnati: Former Ohio State defensive coordinator hired by Luke Fickell Ohio…
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