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Here’s what Ryan Day said on his radio show during Ohio State’s bye week
By Rolando Rosa
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Ohio State will have a bye this week as the Buckeyes lead up to a road contest against Indiana on Oct. 23.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day addressed a variety of topics during his weekly radio show, such as his stance on kickoffs, the leadership of quarterback C.J. Stroud and Ohio State’s field goal kickers.
Here’s a sampling of what Day said during the radio show:
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day on @971thefan:
Day said he would be an advocate for eliminating kickoffs and kickoff returns.
— Colin Gay (@ColinGay17) October 14, 2021
Ryan Day on first-year kickers Noah Ruggles and Jesse Mirco: “That’s the goal is for them to not be out there unless for extra points.”
“We’re going to need them in the second half of the season.”
— Colin Gay (@ColinGay17) October 14, 2021
Ryan Day on C.J. Stroud: “I think the guys are starting to believe in him, and that’s a big part of (the confidence).”
— Colin Gay (@ColinGay17) October 14, 2021
On his radio show on @971thefan, Ryan Day mentioned kicker Noah Ruggles made a 56-yard or 57-yard field goal in practice earlier this week.
“Whether he’s going to make that all the time is another story, but it was good to see him hit one from that far out.”
— Joey Kaufman (@joeyrkaufman) October 14, 2021
Ryan Day was asked if he’d have interest in Ohio State playing a home game in Cleveland. He says he’d rather play in the Shoe.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) October 14, 2021
Ryan Day says someone is coming in to the speak to the team after practice today to talk to them about managing name, image and likeness opportunities.
This weekend will be a chance for Ohio State players to take advantage of NIL opportunities since they have the weekend off.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) October 14, 2021
No. 6 Ohio State is coming off a convincing 66-17 victory vs. Maryland on Oct. 9. Prior to the matchup vs. Ohio State, Indiana will host No. 10 Michigan State this weekend.
Ohio State leads the all-time series 76-12-5 vs. Indiana. Ohio State has a 25-game winning streak vs. Indiana. Indiana’s last victory vs. Ohio State in the series dates back to 1988.
Rolando Rosa brings his experience covering college football to Saturday Tradition. Follow him on Twitter @RolandoRosa3.