Former OSU QB leaves state because of death threats

Herbstreit leaves Ohio because of fans' criticism

March 12, 2011 3:10 PM | 1 Comment

The Columbus Dispatch reports: Kirk Herbstreit and his family moved out of central Ohio because of the constant criticism he has received from a vocal minority of Ohio State fans who don't understand that his job at the network demands objectivity and fairness. 

"Nobody loves Ohio State more than me," said Herbstreit, a former Buckeyes quarterback. "I still have a picture of Woody Hayes and my dad (Jim, a former OSU player) in my office, and nobody will do more than I do for the university behind the scenes. But I've got a job to do, and I'm going to continue to be fair and objective. To continue to have to defend myself and my family in regards to my love and devotion to Ohio State is unfair."

Herbstreit said he and his wife, Allison, visited several cities before deciding on Nashville.