June 24, 2026

Rob Oller | Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann steps in front of shaky Buckeyes defense

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Show Caption Hide Caption Video: Ohio State’s E.J. Liddell, Justin Ahrens after Michigan loss Ohio State’s Justin Ahrens and E.J. Liddell speak with reporters following a 75-69 home loss to Michigan on March 6, 2022. Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch If Ohio State played defense like Chris Holtmann the Buckeyes might win the NCAA Tournament. The OSU coach stepped in front of every question about his team’s ho-hum defense like a 7-foot center taking a charge, and by the time the postgame interview ended you would have thought Holtmann was bucking for martyrdom. Saint Chris, anyone? Let’s count how many times Holtmann took the blame for the lack of defense, turnovers and overall malaise following the Buckeyes’ 75-69 loss to Michigan Sunday on senior day at Value City Arena. “That’s my fault.” (one) “It’s my fault.” (two) “We’ve got to find a way to coach it better. (three) “That’s on…

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