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HC Brian Smith's Lawyer Cites Ohio Dating Policy in Defense

An attorney for fired Ohio coach Smith disputed claims he had an affair with a student, citing university policy. “Coach Smith didn’t participate in an extramarital affair,” lawyer Elliott wrote, adding the relationship was “perfectly appropriate.” Elliott said Ohio has no rule barring employees from dating students. The university still cited alcohol policy violations and said it had “ample cause” to fire Smith.