Schiano: Time isn't right to discuss Tennessee coaching controversy

DALLAS (AP) Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano says the time isn't right yet for him to talk about the deal he had to become Tennessee's football coach before a public backlash changed that.

Schiano said Wednesday that he wants the focus to be on the fifth-ranked Buckeyes preparing to play No. 8 Southern California in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night.

''I really think there will be a time that it will be appropriate for me to speak about all of that,'' he said. ''When I do, it will be good.''

Schiano didn't elaborate on what he will have to say.

A memorandum of understanding for a six-year, $27 million contract was signed last month by Schiano and Tennessee athletic director John Currie, who days later was suspended and replaced by the school.

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