“Kadyn Proctor returning to Alabama isn’t even in the top 3 of the wildest portal rumblings this week,” according to a report from Josh Pate on Tuesday. Pate continued, “It’s probable that supporters across the board are unprepared for the level of craziness that this transfer portal window will entail.” Is Ohio State impacted by this as well? How, exactly?

Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell talk about that on today’s podcast, along with:

* Who may the Buckeyes’ next running back coach be? Is DeMarco Murray the culprit?

* Day describes OSU as having the “greatest running back room in the country” and appears sure that they will replace Tony Alford.

Day still had praise for Josh Fryar. As a sophomore, could he be a formidable opponent?

The unexpected news that Tony Alford, the coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes’ running backs, is departing for the Michigan Wolverines, their rival, was broken down by RJ Young. He clarified the candidate Ohio State needs to consider to succeed him.
How Ryan Day of Ohio State can use a possible springtime diversion as an opportunity

Columbus, Ohio The possible distraction caused by Tony Alford’s mid-spring departure to Michigan as the running backs coach was swiftly forgotten by Ohio State football coach Ryan Day.

Was Day shocked by the news? Was he upset with her? Betrayed? According to their social media posts, many Buckeye fans and several players definitely expressed such feelings in their responses.

On their own, however, very few position coach departures should cause any sustained problems for any team. The only thing Ohio State could possibly suffer from Alford’s cross-state leap would be to resent themselves even more for what happened last Wednesday. Instead, Day integrated Alford’s exit with all the other turbulence the program has gone through since a Nov. 25 defeat in Ann Arbor.

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Day remarked, “Well, everyone has to make decisions for themselves and for their family.” Thus, we make an effort to ignore that. We are aware that we will follow our schedule, that when the game arrives, a team and several coaches will be on the opposing side, and we will proceed accordingly.
Numerous curveballs, such as losing a starting quarterback to the transfer portal, needing to appoint two offensive coordinators in a single month, and taking advantage of legendary coach Nick Saban’s retirement at Alabama, presented fresh challenges for Day’s coaching career.
The same holds true for adjusting to Alford’s unannounced separation. Here’s another one: How to seize an opportunity from a possible distraction.
The majority of Day’s first staff in 2019 was made up of seasoned assistants: Alford, Greg Studrawa on the offensive line, and Kevin Wilson as tight ends coach and offensive coordinator. The only new face in the group was Brian Hartline. Among the offensive assistants, Hartline now has the most OSU seniority. Only Keenan Bailey, the tight ends coach, meets the criteria to be considered a young coach.