Unfortunately I can’t link it but Downs gave a quote elsewhere saying that Ohio State’s message to him was that they ‘needed him and not just wanted him’.
I think that perfectly sums up the situation and should give perspective to everyone. As others have said, Day/Ohio State are desperate after losing to Michigan 3 years in a row and watching their biggest rival just win a National Championship. They more than doubled our offer (over $1M a year is INSANE for a Safety) because they truly do ‘need him’. Don’t get me wrong, I would love to have him on this roster but we are fine either way.
I think that perfectly sums up the situation and should give perspective to everyone. As others have said, Day/Ohio State are desperate after losing to Michigan 3 years in a row and watching their biggest rival just win a National Championship. They more than doubled our offer (over $1M a year is INSANE for a Safety) because they truly do ‘need him’. Don’t get me wrong, I would love to have him on this roster but we are fine either way.
