Ohio State fans want to replace Ryan Day with Mike Vrabel
Nov 17, 2012; Madison, WI, USA; A Ohio State Buckeyes helmet sits on the sidelines during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State defeated Wisconsin 21-14 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Mike Vrabel was fired by the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, and Ohio State fans can’t help but dream a little.
Many Buckeyes fans and even some in the media suggested that Ohio State make a run at Vrabel to replace Ryan Day.
Mike Vrabel you know what time it is. Ohio State needs you pic.twitter.com/bo6nlriJKc
— Anthony Ventura (@anthonyjvent1) January 9, 2024
Everyone talking about the New England Patriots being the landing spot for Mike Vrabel if they decide to fire Bill Belichick but Ohio State should fire Ryan Day like right now. Effective immediately, and hire Vrabel.
— Pranav Sriraman (@PranavSriraman) January 9, 2024
Ohio State would be smart to throw a bag at Mike Vrabel.
— Drew Garrison (@DrewGarrison) January 9, 2024
Ryan Day finding out Mike Vrabel is now a coaching free agent pic.twitter.com/qYM1rktbxE
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) January 9, 2024
Have to wonder if Ohio State tries to get in on Vrabel too in addition to every NFL team with an opening?
— Evan Cohen (@EvCoRadio) January 9, 2024
Should Ohio State try to bring Mike Vrabel back home? More: https://t.co/nABsQfpUh5 Photo: AP pic.twitter.com/tqThU5ssVE
— clevelanddotcom (@clevelanddotcom) January 9, 2024
Vrabel has deep ties to Ohio State. He was an All-American defensive end for the Buckeyes and is part of the school’s athletics hall of fame. After his long NFL career ended, Vrabel went into coaching immediately for his alma mater. Vrabel spent three seasons at Ohio State from 2011-2013, coaching linebackers and then the defensive line. Vrabel then moved to the NFL where he coached linebackers for the Houston Texans for three seasons and then became their defensive coordinator in 2017. Vrabel served as Tennessee’s head coach from 2018-2023. He was the NFL’s 2021 Coach of the Year.
Ohio State has gone 11-2 three seasons in a row under Day. They have lost three years in a row to Michigan, which has left Ohio State fans extremely unhappy with him. Day has gone 56-8 as the Buckeyes’ head coach overall.
