ESPN top college football analyst Kirk Herb on Monday after ESPN's top prospect Stephen A. Smith accused Smith of trying to get Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day fired. Streit returned fire and a shooting occurred.
As Ohio State defeated Tennessee in the first round of the 12-team College Football Playoff on Saturday, Herbstreit called for Day to step down after the Buckeyes lost to rival Michigan two weeks ago. He blamed the “insane fringe” of Ohio State fans.
“Ohio State's crazy fringe is as powerful as anywhere in the country,” Herbstreit said. said Partner: Chris Fowler. “It used to be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. [% of the fanbase]. I think there are about 15 to 20 people now. So I don't know. I'm sure they'll be happy tonight – excited about what the Ohio State team did. But God forbid they lose to Oregon. they may want to fire [Ryan Day] Also. “
“'First Take' tried to fire him. They thought he was done. So I'm looking forward to seeing what they say on Monday after this performance,” Herbstreit added. “They fired him and were looking for a replacement. But here he is! He's still wearing the hat. He's still coaching.”
On Monday, Smith took Herbstreit to task for “misrepresenting” his statements.
“If they had lost that game, you're absolutely right. I would have been on national TV right before Christmas. Ryan Day has to go. But he… did his job well,” Smith said. “But now, what are you going to do against Oregon?” What are you going to do against Oregon? we're going to find out. ”
“But Mr. Fowler, Mr. Herbstreit, I love you all, thank you all. You're doing a great job. You know I love you, Kirk, I know that. But you have to quote me exactly.
“I said, 'Ryan Day, what if we don't win and take our team to the Final Four for the national championship, and then we lose four straight to Michigan?' Yeah, you can have someone else do it. . Can't they lose four straight to the University of Michigan and qualify for the national championship with a roster worth $20 million? NFL-Who are the talented players? You can ask someone else to do it for you. ”
Smith continued, “Stop it…'First Take has to fire him.'” That's not true. Yay! It's not a first take. That's me, Stephen AA. Don't get me wrong. What I said was, “This guy, Ryan Day, if he can't become a national champion, he should quit.'' Even with a record of 66 wins and 10 losses.'' I didn't stutter a bit. I don't stutter now. ”
