Smith named WRs coach at Ohio State

Published Dec. 22, 2011 12:00 a.m. ET

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Zach Smith, the grandson of former Ohio State coach Earle Bruce, has been hired to be the Buckeyes' wide receivers coach.

The 27-year-old Smith coached receivers and special teams last year at Temple, which won nine games and its first bowl in 32 years.

Smith spent five years as a graduate assistant and quality control assistant for new Ohio State coach Urban Meyer at Florida, during which time the Gators won a pair of national championships.

He also coached at Marshall in 2010.

Smith is a Columbus native who graduated from Florida in 2007.