I've heard a few things today and verified there is smoke.
In late May, Ohio State announced the dismissal of longtime baseball coach Greg Beals. They had a nice run pre-COVID, making NCAA Regionals in 2016, 2018, and 2019, but were just barely above .500 last season and struggled to a 20-30 record this past season, including an 8-14 mark in the Big Ten. Beals only had one year left on his contract.
At that time, I wondered if Greg Lovelady could be in the mix. While he's a Florida native and played at Miami, he spent 12 years at Wright State (2005-16) in Dayton, Ohio. The first nine years as an assistant coach (2005-13) and then three seasons as the head coach (2014-16). He was very successful there and already has a lot of ties within the state.
What I've heard: Ohio State is interviewing candidates this week and Greg Lovelady is somebody they're very interested in. I also heard the name of Liberty coach Scott Jackson in relation to the job. It's believed they are evaluating 4-5 candidates.
The former Buckeye coach was making around $350K. I think Lovelady is making around $250K at UCF, though it could be higher by now. Not sure what changed with some of the extensions.
I'm not sure where Lovelady stands, just that there is definite OSU interest.
buckeyeswire.usatoday.com
In late May, Ohio State announced the dismissal of longtime baseball coach Greg Beals. They had a nice run pre-COVID, making NCAA Regionals in 2016, 2018, and 2019, but were just barely above .500 last season and struggled to a 20-30 record this past season, including an 8-14 mark in the Big Ten. Beals only had one year left on his contract.
At that time, I wondered if Greg Lovelady could be in the mix. While he's a Florida native and played at Miami, he spent 12 years at Wright State (2005-16) in Dayton, Ohio. The first nine years as an assistant coach (2005-13) and then three seasons as the head coach (2014-16). He was very successful there and already has a lot of ties within the state.
What I've heard: Ohio State is interviewing candidates this week and Greg Lovelady is somebody they're very interested in. I also heard the name of Liberty coach Scott Jackson in relation to the job. It's believed they are evaluating 4-5 candidates.
The former Buckeye coach was making around $350K. I think Lovelady is making around $250K at UCF, though it could be higher by now. Not sure what changed with some of the extensions.
I'm not sure where Lovelady stands, just that there is definite OSU interest.
Ohio State baseball coach, Greg Beals, out after 12 seasons
Ohio State will be looking for a new leader for the Buckeye baseball team.
buckeyeswire.usatoday.com
