Gene Smith Not Supportive Of Ohio State Holding Practice In Florida During Spring Break

Don't expect Ohio State to head to Florida for spring practice anytime soon, at least according to the man at the top of the athletic department food chain.

"I think it's a creative idea and I understand that, but I would not be supportive of taking away student athletes' free time to go practice," Gene Smith, the school's athletic director and vice president said Tuesday afternoon. "We're talking about spring practice. The reality is I wouldn't do that. I wouldn't support taking that time away from our student athletes."

Michigan made headlines earlier in the month when it held four practices at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, during its university spring break. Urban Meyer said last week…