A quality control coach for the Ohio State football program, Joe Lyberger was put on administrative leave in Dec. 2024 prior to the Buckeyes playing in the Rose Bowl to take on Oregon. Ultimately, OSU won the national championship, however, it now appears that their journey was tougher than what was on paper.
Lyberger was placed on paid administrative leave Dec. 27 by the university, according to a report from Cleveland.com. (RELATED: Colorado High School Basketball Coach Suspended For Alleged Antisemitism Against Jewish Team)
Since becoming a Buckeye in 2021, Lyberger has been working with the linebacker corps, per Cleveland.com. The school hasn’t given any information for why Lyberger was placed on leave during the postseason. After leaving the university, OSU‘s Office of Institutional Equity then began their investigation into the quality control coach.
The college’s office deals with issues of sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination, according to Cleveland.com.
REPORT: Ohio State defensive coach Joe Lyberger is being investigated by the university office that handles complaints of harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct, per @DispatchAlerts.
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Ohio State themselves haven’t yet made the news public, however, the legal representation of Lyberger has released a statement to deny the allegations around their client.
“My client and I take any allegation of wrongdoing very seriously,” read the statement from attorney Sam Shamansky, per OutKick. “We respect the process whereby those who are accused have the opportunity to defend themselves, and we look forward to the opportunity.”
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
