Gene Smith, who retired as Ohio State's athletic director last year, is now working with Maryland as a consultant.

You have to have something to keep you mentally active,” Smith said to the Dispatch, “and the consulting and board work keeps ...

Former Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith is reportedly serving as a consultant for Maryland athletics for the next six ...

Gene Smith, who spent nearly two decades as the athletic director at Ohio State and has been regarded as one of the most influential administrators in college sports, will retire next year.

Gene Smith had been a successful athletic director at three schools. But his place in history was cemented by his 19-year tenure at Ohio State.

Many Ohio State coaches and athletic administrators have felt the impact of Gene Smith.. After the Ohio State athletic director announced he would retire effective June 30, 2024, many coaches and ...

Gene Smith was one of the first Black athletic directors at Power 5 schools. Now he's preparing to walk away after spending almost 40 years.

Gene Smith on firing Chris Holtmann: 'When you care about someone like I do, it makes it hard' For most fans, Chris Holtmann was just a coach. But he was more than that to Gene Smith.

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith, left, talks with Diana Sabau, Ohio State's senior associate athletics director and football administrator, at a 2017 news conference.

Gene Smith. One of the great backs in Curtis football history, Gene Smith tore up the HS scene during the late 1960s and early '70s before moving on to play and coach in three other states.

Gene Smith made it clear: Ohio State wasn't getting it done at a high enough level for Chris Holtmann to finish out the season as coach.

Gene Smith served as Ohio State's athletic director from 2005 to 2024. Before joining Ohio State, he held the same role at ...