DT Cam Heyward blasts Urban Meyer for Ohio State alumni disrespect

Cam Heyward criticizes Urban Meyer for dismissing alumni like Mike Vrabel and praises Ryan Day for restoring Ohio State’s connections.

It is safe to say Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cam Heyward may share something in common with much of the Jacksonville Jaguars fanbase: their dislike of former HC Urban Meyer.

On the defensive tackle’s podcast, Not Just Football with Cam Heyward, the veteran Steeler was asked his opinion on the recent comments fellow Ohio State alumnus Mike Vrabel made about Meyer. Vrabel had worked with Meyer, who was the head coach of Ohio State from 2012 to 2018 and defensive line coach from 2012 to 2013, but when the two met in the NFL, Meyer pretended he didn’t know who he was.

Heyward didn’t hold back with his comments: “I got a lot of respect for Vrabes, so to hear someone like Urban Meyer, who won a championship with that guy, kind of spit in his face with that comment, I’m not for that. There’s a reason why when I left there, there was a drop-off in communication with alumni.”

Heyward continued to air his frustrations with Meyer but credited current Ohio State HC Ryan Day with repairing the damage Meyer had done.

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Celebrity Bucks: Ohio State’s most famous fans and alumni

Who are some of the most recognizable Ohio State alumni and fans? We pick out a few notable ones.

Seemingly every college fan base has them. Celebrity fans. Matthew McConaughey seems to be at almost every Texas Longhorns’ football game, Ashley Judd has seen cheering on her Kentucky Wildcats from stands, and Will Ferrell is known to be a huge USC fan.

It’s the same with Ohio State too. With being such an iconic brand, and with the rich tradition of the football and basketball programs, there are also a ton of celebrity Buckeye fans and alumni. But who are they? Some, Like LeBron James, you know, while others may raise a human eyebrow or two.

Here are some of the most recognizable celebrity fans and alumni that also just so happen to be big Ohio State fans (in no particular order).