Played quarterback for his father, who was head coach at Baldwin-Wallace College
Coached at University of Akron; Miami University (Ohio); Syracuse University and Youngstown State University before taking the head coaching job at Ohio State in 2001
Won four Division IAA titles at Youngstown State
Coaching the Buckeyes at Ohio State, won the 2002 national championship, appeared in three BCS title games and won seven Big Ten titles
Was nicknamed "The Senator" for his sideline demeanor, and "The Vest" for his preferred sideline attire
Resigned on May 30, 2011, with the NCAA investigating rules violations from the 2010 season