Letters: Something doesn't smell right about Ray Day's big Ohio State football payday

Ohio State football pay day doesn't 'smell' right

It is interesting to note that Ohio State University coach Ryan Day got a recent pay raise to over $10 million per year when it was only a few months ago the university had to give the OSU athletic department a $48 million, low interest 30-year sweetheart loan supposedly to make ends meet.

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In addition, the OSU assistant coaches got an increase in salary also this year. Keep in mind this influx of loan money was to the most profitable college athletic department in the country.

Hmmm???

I am not sure I understand the economics of this. I think somehow either Larry Householder or the recently fired executives from the Columbus Zoo "must" have been involved here to get this deal done and make it sound right to somebody.

This all doesn’t pass the smell test.

Chet Ridenour Sr., Worthington

Wrong message being sent to women, girls

Re "Lensman planning to participate in 48 fitness competitions in 48 states," Sept. 17 Canton Repository: Kelsey Lensman is on a mission to participate in 48 fitness competitions in 48 states in 48 days.

While I admire her physical condition and guts, she may be sending the wrong message to women and girls. Rhabdomyolysis is a life-threatening condition caused by overexercise.

Muscles break down, introducing toxic components to the athlete's circulatory system and kidneys. This can cause kidney damage. Perhaps she studied this condition while working on her sports medicine degree at Ohio State University.'

The grueling Tour de France bicycle race's schedule includes rest days.

I hope Kelsey stays healthy and accomplishes her goal of raising female self-confidence.

Dr. Jerome P. Stetz, Columbus

Dry those tears

I don't know about you but I'm tired of New York City Mayor Eric Adams crying about illegal immigrants in N.Y.C. Doesn't he know the head of Homeland Security Mayorkis says the border closed!

Quit crying, mayor.

Gregg Kishman, Marion

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Where is the decorum and respect

Recent events involving Republican lawmakers highlight a troubling trend of projection and hypocrisy within the party.

Representative Lauren Boebert's disruptive behavior at a "Beetlejuice" performance, along with her subsequent attempts to deny and downplay her actions, demonstrate a lack of decorum and respect for others and the office.

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Similarly, fellow Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has repeatedly engaged in inappropriate behavior and made offensive remarks, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ issues.

In contrast, Sen. John Fetterman's choice to embrace a more casual dress code in the Senate underscores an important lesson: decorum, reputation, and class are not solely determined by attire.

The irony here is that while these Republicans scrutinize clothing choices, they fail to hold their own accountable for egregious actions and divisive rhetoric. It's time to recognize that genuine decorum is defined by one's morals, character, and respect for others, rather than the cut of their suit or the presence of a tie.

These instances reveal a party in conflict with its own principles, projecting blame onto others while neglecting to uphold the values they claim to champion.

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This serves as a stark reminder that political grandstanding should never take precedence over authentic respect and integrity.

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: New York City Mayor Eric Adams should dry his tears