During his short time as Ohio head football coach, Frank Solich has done everything he can to keep the focus off of himself and more on his players' performance on the field.
Unfortunately, Solich's actions off the field have earned him the national spotlight - this time not for breathing new life into the Ohio football program, but for being convicted of drunken driving after pleading no contest to the charge Monday in Athens Municipal Court.
Ohio University President Roderick McDavis, Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt and Solich addressed members of the local media with a press conference today in The Convo. Hocutt announced that Solich would remain the Bobcats head football coach.
After careful thought and deliberation between Frank
President McDavis and myself it is in the best interest of Ohio University for Frank to continue his duties as head football coach Hocutt said.
When asked if there was any talk of Solich being let go, Hocutt hesitated.
All avenues were discussed
he said.
A somber Solich read a prepared statement and addressed the media.
I'd like to start off by apologizing for being in the position that I am in today
he said. I'd like to extend that apology
certainly because of the trouble and embarrassment that I have put many people in
including myself.
