In the aftermath of Ohio State’s loss to Michigan, head coach Ryan Day’s family faced a terrifying ordeal. His wife, Nina, revealed to the Columbus Dispatch that the family received death threats and hate messages, with some fans telling her to have Ryan follow in his father’s footsteps and kill himself.
The situation was so dire that Nina had to disconnect her phone due to the constant barrage of messages. The family’s 16-year-old son, RJ, also started receiving death threats on social media, and their address was posted online. Ryan Day was forced to hire armed security guards to protect his family at their home.
Nina said that Ryan felt responsible for putting his family in harm’s way and second-guessed his decision to be in the public eye. She also mentioned that Ryan promised to get them out of the situation and bring them peace.
Despite the chaos, Ryan Day continued to push forward, holding his weekly press conference and preparing for the college football playoff. However, Nina said that she considered leaving Columbus with her kids due to the uncertainty and fear that had taken over their lives.
Ryan Day’s determination to win the championship and bring peace to his family ultimately paid off, as Ohio State went on to win the title. Nina praised Ryan for his resilience and ability to overcome the dark period they were in.
The incident serves as a reminder of the ugly side of sports, where fans can take things too seriously and cross the line into dangerous and unacceptable behavior.
