Key takeaways, evaluations from Gene Smith press conference

COLUMBUS — Ohio State might be in the middle of the offseason.

But there are so many Buckeyes storylines, it still feels like the middle of fall. And Lettermen Live is back at Roosters on Olentangy River Road in Columbus for a huge episode.

Lettermen Row senior writer Austin Ward hosts a knowledgable group that features former Buckeyes linebacker Bobby Carpenter, former Ohio State quarterback Justin Zwick, Nicole Cox from Roosters and Lettermen Row director of recruiting Jeremy Birmingham.

The panel discusses the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer, which sets sail this weekend. Austin and Birm are going to be on the boat, so they provide a preview of what’s to come on the water.

But the chat really heats up when they break down the Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith press conference from Wednesday. Smith made headlines by talking about scheduling in the future, Ryan Day’s contract negotiations, a potential home College Football Playoff game in the Horseshoe and plenty more.

What does the panel think about Smith’s comments and the direction of the Buckeyes football program — and athletic department as a whole? They break it all down with an important discussion. Miss the press conference with Gene Smith from Wednesday? Lettermen Row has you covered: AD Gene Smith press conference evaluating Buckeyes athletics, NCAA changes

You will not want to miss another Lettermen Live show that features plenty more Buckeyes — and Super Bowl — news and analysis, as well as some breakdown from the Gene Smith press conference Wednesday.

Be sure to come out to Roosters for a good time and don’t forget to grab the $2 appetizers every Tuesday at all Roosters locations. Next week’s appetizer is fried pickles.

As always, Lettermen Live is hosted by Roosters on Olentangy River Road in Columbus.

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