India, Dec. 19 -- Brian Smith, the ex-Ohio Bobcats football coach, was fired Wednesday by the Ohio University program for engaging in "serious professional misconduct." According to reports, the firing came after the 45-year-old was found having a relationship with an undergraduate student at the university.

The incident first came to light earlier this month, and Smith was placed on administrative leave by Ohio University Athletics as they probed. A decision came on Wednesday, December 17, as Smith was fired with cause.

On Thursday, more details emerged as Ohio University revealed that Smith allegedly carried on a relationship with an undergraduate student at the Ohio University Inn. Smith was notified in a letter from Ohio University ...