OSU fires Woody Hayes for Gator Bowl punch
OSU president Harold Enarson and athletic director Hugh Hindman dismissed Woody Hayes after a punch thrown at a Clemson player in the Gator Bowl. Hayes refused to resign. Hindman said the coach would be fired immediately. Lou Holtz is rumored as successor.
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Woody Hayes firing shocks Ohio State. area coaches react
Area coaches react to Woody Hayes firing at Ohio State after the Gator Bowl incident. Phil Sheffield notes Hayes deserved recognition beyond football while Bill Hewitt and Doug Thompson express shock and respect. Other coaches stress Hayes solid career, control issues cited, and debates over resignation versus firing.
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Hayes Firing After Gator Bowl Fight Ends Coaching Era
Ohio State University dismissed 65 year old Woody Hayes after he attacked a Clemson player following Friday night's Gator Bowl. Reactions from coaches and administrators across college football stressed the shock at the incident and the need to hold leaders accountable.
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Holtz stays mum on taking OSU job
In Honolulu Lou Holtz refused to discuss reports linking him to Ohio State after Woody Hayes dismissal. Holtz told KARK he has no plans to leave Arkansas while the people want him, amid speculation he could replace Hayes at Ohio State.
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