Muschamp fires salvo at Buckeyes

HOOVER, Ala. — The current Florida coach took a shot at his predecessor Tuesday, when Will Muschamp called out Ohio State for turning the Gators in to the NCAA for alleged secondary violations the past two years.

“In both situations we were turned in by Ohio,” Muschamp said during his stint at SEC media days. “We didn’t do anything wrong. The University of Florida didn’t do anything wrong. And so we appreciated our friends from Ohio making sure we’re compliant with NCAA rules. They certainly know a little bit about that subject.”

According to reports, Ohio State turned in Florida for a recruiting “bump” between a Florida assistant coach and a recruit during an impermissible period and for a Florida player giving a ride to a friend who was a prospect. Muschamp said the SEC and NCAA found no wrongdoing.

Ohio State, led by secondyear Coach Urban Meyer, who guided Florida to two national championships in his seven seasons, went 12-0 last year but had a postseason ban for NCAA infractions.

Meyer told the Gainesville (Fla.) Sun that it was “absolutely untrue” that he was responsible for turning in Florida. Later, an Ohio State spokesman told the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch that it was someone else at Ohio State who informed the NCAA on the Gators.

It has been a trying offseason for Meyer, who has been criticized for his lack of control of Florida players during his tenure. Former Gator Aaron Hernandez is being held on a murder charge in Massachusetts.

Muschamp appeared to take a veiled shot at Meyer during his time at the podium in the big print room, saying a coach is “100 percent responsible” for the actions of his players.