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What Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said in his first presser since Rose Bowl
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It’s been nearly a month since Ohio State head coach Ryan Day last met with reporters, but on Monday, the leader of the Buckeyes spoke with reporters as the team prepares for National Signing Day, welcomes in new staff members and prepares for 2022 spring ball.
Day talked about a number of topics on Monday, providing an all-around look at the Buckeyes in the offseason.
He spoke on defensive returners Jerron Cage, Teradja Mitchell and Palaie Gaotoete all coming back for the 2022 season, as well as Sevyn Banks moving on from the program.
Day also talked about new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, other staff hires and a myriad of other topics. Here were some of the biggest talking points for the Ohio State head coach on Monday:
Day said Jerron Cage, Teradja Mitchell and Palaie Gaotoete will all be returning in 2022.
— Bill Rabinowitz 🗞 (@brdispatch) January 31, 2022
Ryan Day said Cade Stover wants to stay at linebacker and will start this offseason there.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) January 31, 2022
Day said Sevyn Banks "is moving on." Said he's meeting with him and his family tomorrow.
— Bill Rabinowitz 🗞 (@brdispatch) January 31, 2022
Day on having so many Buckeyes as Bengals going to the Super Bowl: "It's exciting for the whole state of Ohio to have the Bengals in the Super Bowl."
— Bill Rabinowitz 🗞 (@brdispatch) January 31, 2022
Day on hiring Jim Knowles: "I thank Gene Smith for allowing me to go and get the best." Day says Smith "didn't ask any questions" during the process.
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) January 31, 2022
Ryan Day says it is huge that Ohio State now has a dedicated team to help athletes get NIL opportunities. He says Ohio State is going to be cautious to make sure it follow the rules, but he expects Ohio State to “compete with everybody in the country” on NIL.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) January 31, 2022
On the defensive coaching staff overhaul, Day says "It weighed heavily on me. I felt like a fresh start was the right thing to do." Day says he wanted a system that everyone believed in.
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) January 31, 2022
On the Bengals going to the Super Bowl, Day says it's exciting for the entire state of Ohio. Day says he's particularly excited to cheer on Joe Burrow, but he's pulling for all the former Buckeyes on the roster.
Day says the Bengals have "a real chance to win that game."
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) January 31, 2022
Day on Hero Kanu: "I'm very excited Hero's coming. … Very unique situation coming over from Germany. His ceiling's gonna be really, really high."
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) January 31, 2022
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB