Both types of recruiting have come to be defined, at least at times, by the specter of compensation in the form if payments for name, image and likeness, something that has introduced more landmines to an already murky landscape. All the while, Day is dealing with the expectations of an Ohio State fan base of whom one of his predecessors, John Cooper, once said, “They’re with you win or tie — and don’t tie many.” Day was warned of that before he took over for Urban Meyer on Jan. 2, 2019, but over the last two years seeing no doubt has become believing for the New England native. The Buckeyes have only lost three times, but they were arguably the three Day could least afford to lose: A big interconference showdown with Oregon and two meetings with Michigan. Those have left his team trying to pick up the pieces and…
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