Not long after Purdue fired head coach Darrell Hazell due to his 9-33 record in three-plus seasons, Ohio State offensive coordinator Ed Warinner — and a few other Buckeyes assistant coaches — became an instant topic of conversation as a potential replacement.
On Wednesday, after Ohio State wrapped up practice in preparation for Saturday's game at Penn State, Warinner was asked about the Purdue head coaching vacancy.
“That stuff comes up and the only way I find out about it is if somebody texts me or if somebody like you brings it up," Warinner said. "Otherwise, I’m just grinding. We’re trying to get this football team better, we’re trying to get this football team better for a tough road win and it’s going to be tough to do."
"I focus on that," he continued. "Those things take care of themselves. Those are all things that happen and I don’t have to get involved in any of that stuff. There are ways that will happen and you just stay out of it and take care of your job. The better you do your job the better things happen for you all around.”
So far, Warinner has been pretty successful as the Buckeyes' play caller. Ohio State's offense ranks No. 1 in the Big Ten and 12th nationally in total offense averaging 516.5 yards per game.
