The internet is shocked by Ohio U football coach Brian Smith's firing

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The internet is shocked by the firing of Ohio University football coach Brian Smith.

Smith was hired in December 2024 and led the Bobcats to an 8-4 record in his first season as head coach. The university announced his dismissal “for cause” on Dec. 17

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No specific reason for Smith’s termination has been given, but the school said in a statement there had been “serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University.”

A report from The Athletic said that Smith’s personnel file showed he had previously violated the school policy by storing and consuming alcohol in in office. However, there is no established connection between Smith’s firing and the policy violation in the file.

See how the internet is reacting to the surprise firing below.

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Social media reactions to Ohio U football coach Brian Smith’s firing

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