Social media reacts: Ohio State suspends coach Urban Meyer for 3 games

Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on as they play the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half of the the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

By Maghen Moore

Aug 23, 2018

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer was suspended by the university on Wednesday for the first three games of the season for mishandling domestic violence accusations against a former assistant.

Meyer will miss the Buckeyes’ first three games -- against Oregon State, Rutgers, and No. 16 TCU.

A social media outcry followed:

Can’t wait to see how many times Ohio State is still a part of @CollegeGameDay this year 🙄
— Preston Dynes (@PDIDDYdynes) August 23, 2018

I’m surprised he was actually suspended. Ohio State does not want to lose a coach who has a winning percentage of 90%.
— David Nordhielm (@DavidNordhielm) August 23, 2018

What would Ohio State fans be saying if Urban was still at Florida and this happened?
— Rusty Hurd (@rhurd66) August 23, 2018

How long until Ohio State's recruiting classes start to fall apart? Asking for a friend...
— K9nole850 (@k9nole850) August 23, 2018

Ohio State has proven how toxic the athletic system truly is, putting athletics above the safety of its student body. 🤷🏻‍♀️
— Rachele Clegg (@cleggrach) August 23, 2018

I, for one, am shocked that when Ohio State was given the responsibility of punishing their own, they were so light. You’re right. NCAAF’s priority list on full display.
— S. Kelly (@Sam_Wise730) August 23, 2018

Wow...Ohio State only suspended Meyer for the games themselves. He is allowed to direct practice. What a freaking joke. Ohio State should be ashamed of themselves.
— Hogtrough (@Hogtrough) August 23, 2018

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