COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After spending two years with the Tennessee Titans, Kerry Coombs is back with Ohio State football as its defensive coordinator.
He returns to a defensive back room with plenty of players he’s familiar with. He coached most of the upperclassmen on the roster and recruited many of the underclassmen. During his introductory press conference, Coombs provided that same energy that players and coaches have grown accustomed to seeing from him.
That was best summed up by a short interaction with Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith, who often sits in on football press conference. Smith acknowledged Coombs standing at the podium, and Coombs reacted in the only way he knows how.
“I’m back, baby,” Coombs said with his hands raised high above his head.
Watch the video above to see our thoughts on Coombs’ return and subscribe to Ohio State football on cleveland.com on YouTube for coverage and analysis from the College Football Playoff semifinals throughout the weekend.
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