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Zach Smith’s attorney issues insensitive response following Urban Meyer suspension
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The attorney for ex-Ohio State assistant coach Zach Smith has a right to defend his client. But he overstepped some boundaries with the statement he released on Wednesday night.
Following the news that Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer would serve a three-game suspension based on the findings from the investigation, Brad Koffel, Smith’s attorney, issued a statement in response.
USA Today reporter A.J. Perez reached out to Koffel, asking for a statement in response to Meyer’s suspension. Here’s what Koffel had to say.
Sought comment from Zach Smith's attorney Brad Koffel on Meyer suspension and here it is:
"Zach Smith married a woman he should not have married. Vengeance against her ex-husband regrettably resulted in collateral damage to Urban Meyer, Gene Smith & The Ohio State University." pic.twitter.com/2Rjau9u0Vb
— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) August 23, 2018
That probably wasn’t the best response to the question, given the circumstances.
Producing a more thoughtful and prepared statement probably would’ve been a smart decision.
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