Ross Fulton Analysis: How Nick Saban Helped Inspire Matt Patricia’s Hiring At Ohio State

Ryan Day gave a very detailed and very interesting answer last week when discussing the thought process behind the hire of Ohio State’s new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. 

Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru from BuckeyeHuddle.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss Day’s rationale, and what it could mean for the 2025 Ohio State football team. 

• How Nick Saban’s offensive coordinators at Alabama could serve as a model for Ryan Day’s defensive coordinator hires, including Patricia, at Ohio State.
• How the Buckeyes need to keep evolving on defense, and how Patricia’s diverse style of fronts could put OSU’s players in a position to be successful.
• How Patricia and co-coordinator Tim Walton will work together, specializing in the front end and back end of the defense. 
• The importance of continuity on the defensive staff, and why it was significant that Patricia was willing to work with the existing Ohio State defensive staff. 

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