COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Latest on Ohio State’s investigation into coach Urban Meyer and his handling of domestic violence allegations against a former Buckeyes assistant coach (all times local):
8:50 p.m.
Ohio State has called a news conference for 8:50 p.m. with university president Michael V. Drake, athletic director Gene Smith, the head of the group that did the investigation of coach Urban Meyer, and Meyer himself.
The school’s board of trustees has been in executive session since 9 a.m.
The board was meeting to consider whether Meyer should be punished for his handling of domestic abuse allegations against a former assistant coach that were raised by the assistant coach’s now ex-wife.
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5:25 p.m.
The Ohio State University athletic director has arrived at the campus building where trustees are meeting to determine the fate of football coach Urban Meyer.
Gene Smith entered Longaberger Alumni House around 5 p.m., almost eight hours after trustees began closed-door deliberations.
The board is meeting with university President Michael V. Drake to consider whether Meyer should be punished for his handling of domestic abuse allegations against a former assistant coach that were raised by the assistant coach’s now ex-wife.
The assistant coach and his ex-wife have said both Gene Smith and Meyer’s wife, Shelley Meyer, an instructor in Ohio State’s nursing school, knew of a 2015 instance of alleged domestic violence.
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3:05 p.m.
The wife of Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer has arrived at the building where trustees are meeting to determine Meyer’s fate.
Shelley Meyer was seen walking into a back entrance of the campus building shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Trustees have been meeting since just after 9 a.m. with university President Michael V. Drake to consider whether Urban Meyer should be punished for his handling of domestic abuse allegations against a former assistant coach.
Ohio State put Meyer under investigation after the assistant coach’s wife, Courtney Smith, went public, giving a reporter text messages and pictures she traded with Shelley Meyer in 2015.
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2:25 p.m.
The Ohio State board of trustees has been in executive session, meeting behind closed doors, for more than five hours. They are meeting with university President Michael V. Drake to consider whether Buckeyes football coach Urban Meyer should be punished for his handling of domestic abuse allegations against a former assistant coach. And if so, how?
Meyer arrived at the building where the meeting is being held about an hour after it started and is still in the building.
Some trustees emerged from the meeting room to take a break. Trustee and former Ohio State basketball star Clark Kellogg told gathered reporters progress was being made and Meyer was not in the room where trustees were discussing the investigation.
An Ohio State spokesman told reporters there was no guarantee a resolution would be announced right after the meeting.
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10:30 a.m.
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has arrived at Longaberger Alumni House on the school’s campus, where the board of trustees and university president are meeting to discuss his future with the Buckeyes.
A camera crew from Columbus television station WSYX tweeted out a photo of Meyer outside the service entrance of the building not long after the board went into a closed executive session.
The board is considering whether Meyer should be punished for his handling of domestic abuse allegations against a former assistant coach. He has been on paid leave since Aug. 8. The Buckeyes opens their season Sept. 1.
Meyer hasn’t been allowed on campus during his leave, which also barred him from speaking with players, coaches and others associated with the football program.
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9:20 a.m.
Ohio State University board of trustees chair Michael Gasser, right, reads a statement as university president Dr. Michael Drake looks on.
Ohio State trustees have begun discussing the future of football coach Urban Meyer.
Board Chairman Michael Gasser briefly called a meeting to order Wednesday before the board went behind closed doors to decide whether Meyer should be punished for his handling of domestic-abuse allegations against a former assistant coach.
The investigation centers on what Meyer knew and did about allegations of abuse against former wide receivers coach Zach Smith, who was fired July 23 after his ex-wife sought a protective order.
A decision isn’t expected Wednesday. No timetable has been given for final resolution of the saga that has overshadowed the team’s preparation for its 2018 season, which begins Sept. 1.
Ohio State President Michael V. Drake will have the final say on whether Meyer is fired or faces other consequences.
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8:45 a.m.
A large contingent of media gathered as the Ohio State board of trustees arrived for a meeting to discuss the future of football coach Urban Meyer.
The 20-member board planned to meet in private Wednesday morning in Columbus to decide whether Meyer should be punished for his handling of domestic-abuse allegations against a former assistant coach.
The investigation centers on what Meyer knew and did about allegations of abuse against former wide receivers coach Zach Smith, who was fired July 23 after his ex-wife sought a protective order.
A decision isn’t expected to be announced Wednesday. No timetable has been given for final resolution of the saga that has overshadowed the team’s preparation for its 2018 season, which begins Sept. 1.
Ohio State President Michael V. Drake will have the final say on whether Meyer is fired or faces other consequences.
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