Dear Buckeye Nation,

Thank you for your unwavering support of our student-athletes, coaches and support staff. It has been a pleasure and an honor to serve as your Athletic Director over the past 19 years. All of us have enjoyed remarkable experiences via our sports, concerts and other events that occurred in our athletic venues. Thank you for sharing your passion and commitment that contributed to our student-athlete success, on and off the field. I am extremely proud of our student-athletes' performances, in the classroom and competitively. They have set a standard of excellence for all future Buckeyes. Sheila and I look forward to supporting our teams in the years ahead. Although we'll be a bit farther away, they will always be close in our hearts.

Go Bucks!
Gene