Even though Matt Barnes has a new title, his role and Ohio State’s approach to coaching the secondary haven’t changed drastically from last year.
Barnes now holds the title of safeties coach, in addition to his title as special teams coordinator, rather than the assistant secondary coach title he held last year. But much like last year, when Jeff Hafley was the lead secondary coach and co-defensive coordinator, Ohio State’s cornerbacks and safeties are continuing to meet together, and new defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs is leading the room while collaborating with Barnes.
Barnes believes that’s the way it should be.