As Jake Dielber walked to the podium to field questions for the first time as Ohio State’s head coach, there was no shortage of fanfare at The Schottenstein Center.
Sounds blasted from Ohio State’s athletic band, echoed with applause from hundreds of fans, Diebler’s friends and family members, former Buckeye greats and athletic department representatives. As Diebler embraced future Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork on stage, he took a moment to compose himself, walked to the microphone set up in front of a few dozen gathered reporters.
“Wow,” Diebler said, a grin from ear to ear.