Ohio State’s Ryan Day won Big Ten Coach of the Year as decided by the media.
Minnesota’s head coach, P.J. Fleck, won coach of the year as nominated by conference coaches while Day won the one given away by the conference’s media.
As for Day, he is the university’s first winner of the award since 1979, the year he was born. That said, Day has been nothing short of spectacular in his first season in charge.
The Buckeyes are entering the Big Ten Championship Game with an unblemished 12-0 record.
They are one of three Power 5 teams that are still undefeated, and however, Saturday unfolds, Ohio State is still a virtual lock for the College Football Playoff.
They can thank Ryan Day for all the success.
He’s coalesced the talent on this team and made a cohesive group that is an absolute force. Here’s what the always-humble Day had to say on winning the award.
This will be just the first of many awards heading Ohio State’s way. Chase Young has already won B1G Defensive and Defensive Lineman of the Year, and it’s likely they’ll also have the Offensive Player of the Year as well.
Overall, Day has been the voice of this team, and he’s been outstanding as the unanimous leader so far this season.
Not bad for a first year head coach.
