In a statement released Monday, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said he was able to "reflect" during his time away from the program and "learn" from the events that eventually led to his three-game suspension.
Meyer said he will "always regret" how handled the situations surrounding former assistant coach Zach Smith because "it's clear I could have done a better job."
The three-time national champion reaffirmed his commitment to treating women with respect and acknowledged his apology to Courtney Smith, Zach Smith's ex-wife who accused him of domestic violence. Meyer also apologized to Ohio State president Michael Drake, his colleagues at the university, the players and the fans.