Former Ohio State wide receivers coach Zach Smith, took to Twitter Wednesday to break his silence. He called out members of the media, including ESPN, and denied the allegations of domestic abuse that was brought upon him.
Silence = over. I tried. But I cant watch ???? like @Brett_McMurphy @finebaum & others at @espn continue 2 run their mouths-not only w/o knowledge but w/ complete disregard 4 my children. Their mother had plenty of disregard 4 them in this. Time 4 u all 2 face the damage ur causing
— Zach Smith (@CoachZachSmith) August 29, 2018
Smith was fired in July by the Buckeyes after failing to obey a restraining order. His now ex-wife Courtney Smith, filed the order on behalf of herself and their children.
As he took to his Twitter, he stated who is really being hurt during this situation and Urban Meyer forcing his statement.
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
Smith also had his own set of questions for college football writer, Brett McMurphy. McMurphy broke the story regarding the former assistant coach and Courtney.
Furthermore… @Brett_McMurphy
3. Did you ask him about the ensuing few days?
4. Have you vetted any credibility in ANY of your reports?
I am waiting for one thing that is accurate beyond a name change or photoshop session. I will see you in court you clown.
— Zach Smith (@CoachZachSmith) August 29, 2018
Smith stated he never beat his wife and had a strong word to describe the Buckeyes’ investigation.
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
Meyer was placed on administrative leave Aug. 1 after reportedly lying to reporters. He claimed he had no knowledge of an alleged domestic abuse scandal between Zach Smith and ex-wife Courtney in 2015.
Ohio State suspended Meyer for the first three games of the 2018 season after performing their own two-week independent investigation. He has been banned from interacting with the team until Sept. 2. However, he cannot be on the sidelines during Ohio State’s first three games this season.
Meyer would also apologize to Courtney Smith for his actions during last week’s press conference. However, did not utter Courtney’s name during his apology.
The former Buckeye coach says “the truth will come out” about his ex-wife’s allegations.
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
However, Zach wasn’t the only one to get thoughts off his chest. His mother, Lynn Bruce went in on Urban Meyer via Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/lynn.bruce.545/posts/10217433948904680
