Ohio State introduces new athletic director to replace Gene Smith
Few sports directors have amassed such a remarkable and potent track record of accomplishment in the community, in the classroom, and in athletics, according to Carter. We have found in Ross a highly brilliant and successful leader—not to mention a tough competitor—at Ohio State, where the bar is extremely high.
Former Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord is set to join Syracuse.
Bjork will take over Smith’s role on July 1st, but he is still employed with Texas A&M.
Ohio State symbolizes the conclusion of these efforts, he said. I have been tremendously honored to be a product of collegiate athletics as a student-athlete and fortunate to work with so many excellent student-athletes, coaches, staff, and university officials throughout my career.
Being a member of Buckeye Nation, with all of its legendary customs and impressive track record, is an enormous honor and a task that my family and I are eager to take on. I am eager to get going.
Bjork is uniquely suited to go in and have an instant impact at Ohio State, according to Smith.
I will always be grateful to Ohio State for giving me this once-in-a-lifetime professional opportunity, he remarked Working with Ross to guarantee a smooth and effective transition with our student-athletes, coaches, department staff, and university officials will be my final, crucial responsibility over the next several months.
