Urban Meyer says he followed protocol for 2015 abuse allegations

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer insisted Friday that he followed proper reporting protocols regarding domestic violence allegations against an assistant coach in 2015, defending himself and his storied career in his first extensive comments since he was put on paid leave earlier this week amid a university investigation.Meyer, who coached at Utah in 2003-04, posted a statement addressed to Buckeyes fans on Twitter on Friday as his team, expected to be one of the best in the nation, opened practice