The drama kicks off before the football does. Dave Portnoy aka Barstool’s headline magnet, finds himself iced out of The Shoe, and the real reason? Let’s just say some people are pointing toward Ohio State coach Ryan Day.
Ohio State’s season opener against Texas opens with a controversy that has erupted off the field involving Portnoy and Ohio Stadium. A Front Office Sports report claimed the Barstool Sports founder was “barred” from entering, leading to a public exchange between Portnoy, Ohio State, and Fox Sports. The Buckeyes have denied any part in this action and claimed that it was a decision by FOX network. The timing is notable, as Portnoy is set to debut on “Big Noon Kickoff” after Fox partnered with Barstool this summer.
As Rich Eisen gave out a very subtle hint over Ryan