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COLUMBUS, Ohio Urban Meyer remains on in the aftermath of the firing of a sistant coach Zach Smith on July 23.The investigation by a panel appointed by theOhio State University Board of Trustees has concluded its invesgitation. The next step will be for Ketel Marte Jersey the Board of Trustees to meet on Wednesday. The board members will discu s the findings of those. After those deliberations, Ohio State president Michael V. Drake will announce the decision regarding Meyer's future.As the uncertainty surrounding the football coach continuesas the season opener against Oregon State on Sept. 1 nears.Sporting News breaks down the most frequently asked questions heading into the second week of a controversial situation. SNcollege football writer Bill Bender answers those questions.MORE: Did Urban Meyer commit an offense that merits termination?That's on the investigation to figure out, and this does an excellent job of laying out the grounds of trying to find out whetherMeyer lied to his superiors or violated university policy as it pertains to reporting alleged misconduct by employees who report to him.Most of the investigation will center arounda 2015 incident involving Zach Smith and his ex-wife Courtney Smith, which was by national college football writer Brett McMurphy. Meyer originally denied knowledge of that incident at Big Ten Media Days, but contradicted that in a statement released on Friday in which he said he followed proper reporting protocols and procedures with the incident. Meyer kept Smith on the staff until firing the a sistant coach just hours after McMurphy's original report on July 23.That still leaves unanswered questions. If Meyer knew Smith was involved in a pattern of domestic violence allegations, the question centers aroundwhyMeyerkeptSmith on as ana sistant coach on his Archie Bradley Jersey staff until 2018 and whether athletic director Gene Smith had a role to play in that decision.The university must determine whether Meyer's response was adequate. Ifso, the grounds for firing Meyer will be more complicated.If Ohio State fires Meyer without cause, it could owe the coach more than $38 million and face a potential lawsuit but there is a clause within Meyer's contract that could be a sticking point. Those terms read:Failure by Coach to promptly report to Ohio State's Deputy Title IX Coordinator Athletics or Ohio State's Title IX Coordinator any known violations of Ohio State's Sexual Misconduct Policy (including, but not limited to, sexual hara sment, sexual a sault, sexual exploitation,intimate violence and stalking) that involve any student, faculty, or staffor that is in connection with a university sponsored activity or event.What helps Meyer's case to stay at Ohio State?Aftera 2009arrest atFlorida,Zach Smith was never arrested for any incident involving his ex-wifeduring his tenure at Ohio State according to a revised 2015 report from the Powell (Ohio) Police Department. Meyer admitted to knowing about the 2009 incident at Big Ten Media Days and followed protocol there.The only proven mistake Meyer made isfailingto offer an explanation with the media at Big Ten Media Days. The details surrounding Zach Smith and Courtney Smith are still be Zack Greinke Jersey played out in court, and Zach Smith will appear in court on Aug. 14 in a sociation with criminal trespa sing charges stemming from a May incident.Meyer also has the support of a faction of the Ohio State fan base. He's a popular coach with a 73-8 record, including a 6-0 record against rival Michigan, and led the Buckeyes to their last national championship in 2014.Fans started an online petition over the weekendand plan a rally on Monday in support of Meyer at Ohio Stadium.MORE: What hurts Meyer's case to stay at Ohio State?Meyer's statement and Zach Smith's interview on SportsCenter on Aug. 3 did not mesh well, especially when Smithit would be a crime if Ohio State fired Meyer. That was a poor choice of words given the history of domestic violence allegations and incidents involving his ex-wife. Zach Smith's defense of Meyer might have hurt more than it helped.As for Meyer, his statement came with an air of defiance. It closed with, I look forward to rejoining (the team) soon. That hints that Meyer is going to fight for his job, and he's willing to speak out while on paid administrative leave to make his case. Urban Meyer (@OSUCoachMeyer) Friday's media circus was not a good look for Meyer, Zach Smith or Ohio State, and Meyer's credibility as a head coach has been damaged through this proce s. Meyer's history at Florida where 31 players were arrested during his tenure onlyfurther fuels the perception he has a win-at-any-costmindset.That Meyer and Zach Smith both said they reported the 2015 incident through the proper channels puts some of the scrutiny on the Ohio State athletic department. That's another unsettling layer that needs to be peeled back.Is Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith also on the hot seat?If Smith had the same knowledge about the incidents for whichMeyer is being investigated and which Meyer made clear he'd told Gene Smith, corroborated by Zach Smith's SportsCenter interview then he would seemingly face further investigation from the university, especially if he was the highest up the chain of command to Wilmer Flores Jersey know of the incident. That's another question the investigation must face, and it will be interesting to see how Drake answers.What are the po sible outcomes of the investigation?Meyer will either be fired or retained,po siblywith some form of suspension. Given the line-in-the-sand nature of Meyer's statement on Friday, those appear to be the only courses of action following the investigation; there is no in between. There's another Deven Marrero Jersey scenario gaining traction, one in which Gene Smith gets fired and Meyer is suspended, though that seems like a half-measure. It's more plausible both will stay or go together. There's also the chance that Meyer and the university could reach an agreement to part ways with a buyout, but that seems unlikely, too.MORE: What's Ohio State's biggest risk in retaining Urban Meyer?It opens the university up to more scrutiny, given a similar scenario that unfolded in 2011 with former coach Jim Tre sel, who was originally suspended for two games before resigning amid theTattoogatescandal. If Ohio State retains Meyer, detractors will use that as affirmation the university values football over everything else a fair criticism if Meyer faces no punishment.Meyer's job status has become a divisive i sue in Columbus, and it's being challenged in a climate where domestic a sault and sexual abuse have become leading social i sues. Even though Smith has not been charged, the court of public opinion has a strong influence, too. That might not matter in Centra