Ryan Day addresses Jeremiah Smith’s promise on not losing to Michigan again by telling who his star wideout is behind closed doors
Big Ten Football Media Days kicked off on Tuesday, marking the first time in a while that Ryan Day spoke at length in front of the media. With media days underway, it also signals that the college football season is just around the corner. Ohio State opens with a massive challenge, hosting the Texas Longhorns […]
Big Ten Football Media Days kicked off on Tuesday, marking the first time in a while that Ryan Day spoke at length in front of the media.
With media days underway, it also signals that the college football season is just around the corner. Ohio State opens with a massive challenge, hosting the Texas Longhorns on Aug. 30.
One of the key topics that came up during Day’s media availability was the competitiveness of star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith—as well as the bold promise Smith made about never losing to Michigan again.
Ryan Day gets real about who Jeremiah Smith is at Big Ten Football Media Days
Since Jeremiah Smith arrived on campus, Day hasn’t sugarcoated anything—he’s made it clear that Smith is not your typical freshman. Now entering his sophomore season, No. 4 is anything but ordinary.
“He’s very, very competitive. He’s not used to losing,” Day said when asked about Smith’s mindset and the Michigan quote. “When we lost the first game against Oregon, he was angry. But certainly for him, he expects to win every single game, he expects to win every single drill he’s in—that’s just the way he’s wired.”
When you ask a question, you’re going to get a genuine, authentic response from Jeremiah. I think the guys feed off of that. When he tells you something, you can believe it. There’s no reading between the lines with him. He may not be a man of many words, but when he says something, you’re listening—and we’re all listening. He’s the ultimate competitor.”
That was quite the statement, and Day didn’t hold back in describing who Smith is. The sophomore wideout is already a fan favorite in Columbus—so much so that he reportedly can’t even go grocery shopping without being recognized—but he remains as humble as they come. He’s a “first guy in, last guy out” type of player, and that work ethic helped him surpass 1,300 receiving yards as a true freshman.
Players with both the skill set and mindset of Jeremiah Smith don’t come around often. Buckeye Nation already appreciates him, but if he delivers on his promise about Michigan, that admiration will only grow stronger.
