BREAKING NEWS: Ohio State Buckeyes Appoint Archie Griffin as General Assistant Manager, Announcement Imminent
COLUMBUS, OH – In a stunning development, The Ohio State University has appointed legendary former running back Archie Griffin as the new General Assistant Manager of the Ohio State Buckeyes football program. Sources close to the program confirm that an official announcement is imminent, with a press conference expected in the coming days.
Griffin, the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner in college football history, is regarded as one of the most iconic figures in Ohio State’s storied athletics tradition. His appointment signals a commitment to blending the program’s rich history with its future ambitions.
“We are thrilled to welcome Archie back in a leadership capacity,” said a senior athletics department official, speaking on condition of anonymity until the official release. “His experience, integrity, and lifelong dedication to Ohio State will inspire both our student-athletes and staff.”
In his new role, Griffin will assist the football program’s management team with player development, alumni relations, and community engagement initiatives, while also serving as an ambassador for Ohio State Athletics.
Griffin’s return to a formal leadership role is already generating excitement among Buckeye Nation. “Archie Griffin is Ohio State,” said former teammate Cornelius Greene. “There’s nobody better to help guide this program forward.”
The move comes as Ohio State looks to bolster its football operations amid heightened competition in the Big Ten and the upcoming changes to the College Football Playoff format.
An official press conference is expected within the next 48 hours.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.