John Smith usually leaves his office and goes fishing the week after the NCAA Wrestling Championships.
Not this year. Or recent seasons.
He said there is too much responsibility, especially after a poor ending like OSU’s program-worst finish at the tournament a few weeks ago in Tulsa.
“I’m here,” Smith told The O’Colly. “I got work to do. We’re moving things forward. It’s important that we address everything as we’re moving forward.”
Smith led his team of 10 qualifiers to Tulsa and the Cowboys left three days later wounded, battered and defeated. No one outwrestled their seed and logged 28.