November 28th 2023.
The games between Michigan and Ohio State are always extremely competitive. Last weekend, the tension between the two teams reached a boiling point. A clip posted by Trey Wallace of Outkick on X captured the heated exchange between Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith and an unidentified sideline official.
The clip starts with the Michigan official asking Smith for his name and questioning his proximity to the field. Smith's response was one of anger and frustration. He asked the official, "What the f— is yours? What the f— is your name?". He then turned to the Michigan staffer and said, “I’m behind the yellow line. Don’t get me started.” It is unclear what caused Smith's outburst.
In the end, Michigan had the last laugh, winning the game 30-24 and qualifying for the Big Ten Conference Championship game against Iowa on Dec 2. This win was a major blow to those who accused Michigan and head coach Jim Harbaugh of cheating.
Ohio State looks set to miss out on the College Football Playoff, but may still be in line for a New Year's Day bowl game. All eyes are now on wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and whether he will enter the NFL Draft or return to Ohio State for his senior year.
It was a bitter end to Gene Smith's tenure at Ohio State. After serving as Athletic Director for over 20 years, he will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year.
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