Former Ohio State University Football coach Zach Smith has been firing off on Twitter following reports related to his ousting. In late July, Smith was ousted by the University after his now ex-wife Courtney Smith revealed his history with domestic violence. An internal investigation into the claims led to Zach Smith’s firing as well as a 3-game suspension for Head Coach Urban Meyer who Courtney claims knew about the violence against her. Meyer was initially placed on administrative leave following Courtney Smith’s claims.
On Wednesday, Smith tweeted that it is, “Time 4 u all 2 face the damage ur causing,” referring to the media who have been reporting on the accusations. Smith started his tirade by posting a photo of his children to express the level of pain these reports were causing them. The ex-coach made sure to mention sports reporters Brett McMurphy and Paul Finebaum.
“It is very hard to be silent when falsehoods & half-truths are said about you and there is no way to defend yourself,” Smith tweeted. “I’ve made mistakes in my life but being a domestic abuser is not one of them! I’ll answer every question in court and under oath when the time comes & cant WAIT!”
Hey @Brett_McMurphy @finebaum & EVERYONE @espn – Look at these faces. You heartless and moral-less clowns. Every LIE or dramatic version of the truth you report, you hurt THESE precious children! Just like their mom has and continues to. Do you have families? Kids? pic.twitter.com/9XyIhKrGzx
— Zach Smith (@CoachZachSmith) August 29, 2018
Smith has also denied all accusations against him saying in one tweet, “I never beat my wife.” Smith also claims that his mentor Urban Meyer was forced into his statement regarding domestic violence and said labeled the investigation a “joke”.
Let’s talk FACTS since so many people (mainly opposing fanbase’s fans) want to talk.
1. My kids are suffering because of all of this (most important)
2. I never beat my wife
3. OSU botched the investigation and worse off the “punishment”— Zach Smith (@CoachZachSmith) August 29, 2018
4. They forced @OSUCoachMeyer into his statement, I hope at least… because he knows what’s real and would have never apologized.
5. President Drake is either the cause of the joke of an “investigation” or “punishment” or he allowed it.— Zach Smith (@CoachZachSmith) August 29, 2018
Smith’s twitter missiles were mostly pointed toward reporters covering the story in a Trump-like fashion. Regardless of his outrage, Smith’s return as an NCAA coach is less than likely regardless of his tweets.
You can read the rest of Zach Smith’s tweets below.
Let’s talk about who was LEGITIMATELY hurt in this:
1. My children
2. The Buckeye Players
3. Ohio State Staff
4. The fansTalk about victim shaming! But nobody wants the TRUTH when it comes to stuff like this-Hypocritical people-keep tweeting-you’re hurting innocent people.
— Zach Smith (@CoachZachSmith) August 29, 2018
It is very hard to be silent when falsehoods & half-truths are said about you and there is no way to defend yourself. I’ve made mistakes in my life but being a domestic abuser is not one of them! I’ll answer every question in court and under oath when the time comes & cant WAIT!
— Zach Smith (@CoachZachSmith) August 29, 2018
It already got ugly. Ask my kids. Straight scumbag. https://t.co/81XwCIelth
— Zach Smith (@CoachZachSmith) August 29, 2018
Lol wow… you just proved you’re a one sided clown. THEY GOT USED WHEN THEY HAD TO GO TO SCHOOL AND DEAL WITH FALSE ACCUSATIONS AGAIBST THEIR DAD!!!!! Please stop tweeting at me. I used to be a huge fan and supporter… but you just proved you’re not a truth seeker… https://t.co/n7FNz0i99t
— Zach Smith (@CoachZachSmith) August 29, 2018
So something you reported was inaccurate? Nooooooo?! Still waiting for you to respond to me Brett! I’m right here. Ready to meet with you. But you’re ignoring me… and everything else that’s against your narrative. Do you want my address? Come be a big boy reporter. https://t.co/22dPiBXNLP
— Zach Smith (@CoachZachSmith) August 30, 2018