Ohio State Great Maurice Clarett Hints Mike Vrabel Should Replace Ryan Day at Alma Mater

He got his first coaching job with the Buckeyes.

The Tennessee Titans shocked the NFL world Tuesday when they announced the firing of coach Mike Vrabel and, in an instant, made him the hottest commodity on the coaching market. It didn’t take long for fans across the country to call for Vrabel to save their franchises—even in the college football world. 

Former Ohio State great Maurice Clarett took to X, formerly Twitter, and hinted that his alma mater should fire Ryan Day next year and hire Vrabel to take his place. 

“Chill for 12 months big dog or don’t sign a long term agreement with anyone… You’re already rich so you don’t need the bread,” he said. “Go hang out with the family. Columbus would be on fire if you returned.” 

Chill for 12 months big dog or don’t sign a long term agreement with anyone… You’re already rich so you don’t need the bread. Go hang out with the family. Columbus would be on fire if you returned 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/9LnqQIJqRq

— Maurice Clarett (@ReeseClarett13) January 9, 2024

Clarett, who won a national championship with the Buckeyes in 2003, hasn’t been shy with his criticism for Day. He ripped the team after its lost to Missouri in the Cotton Bowl in December, adding, “I wonder if any coaches entered the transfer portal.”  

Vrabel was a two-time All-American linebacker with Ohio State during his playing days and got his first coaching job with the Buckeyes back in 2011. He was the team’s linebackers coach and then the defensive line coach before transitioning to the NFL.

At the helm for the Titans, he has a 54–45 career record.