Ohio State Sports Information Director Jerry Emig to retire next year
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If you've been around Ohio State athletics, and most especially the football program, you've likely seen or heard from longtime Sports Information Director Jerry Emig. This year will be the last year in which media and others coming into the program will hear from Emig because he is retiring, according to an announcement from the University.
Now 64, Emig has been the SID for the OSU football program since 2011. Considering that time arc in combination with a similar role in 1988 and '99, Emig has been a part of the program for 23 years. Speaking to the Columbus Dispatch, the longtime face of the OSU program behind the scenes says it's time he retires after the 2025 season.
“When you get into your 60s, you realize, or at least I did, that life is short,” Emig told The Dispatch. “There are things I want to do. Nothing crazy, but there are things I want to do. I feel great, and I'm thrilled about the 33-year career I had in sports information.”
Emig will continue his duties through February of 2026. It's not an easy job handling one of the largest media throngs in the country, but he's done it with grace, persistence, and professionalism. So much so that the Ohio State received recognition from the Football Writers Association of America for the work done by the SID in 2017.
"As the leader of our communications team, Jerry has been a consistent and passionate advocate for our student-athletes, ensuring their stories are shared with authenticity and pride," said OSU AD Ross Bjork. "His dedication to preserving and promoting the history of Buckeye athletics is truly commendable."
Jerry Emig, the longtime Ohio State sports information director, is retiring next year, the school has announced: https://t.co/kTgDGo4PWZ— Joey Kaufman (@joeyrkaufman) June 12, 2025
My own dealings with Emig haven't been as frequent as others on site routinely on "the beat," but every time I have crossed paths or corresponded with him, he's been nothing but great and we wish him nothing but the best.
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