Ohio University head football coach Brian Smith was abruptly placed on administrative leave earlier this month - and he still has no idea why. Smith, 45, was informed of the university's decision on December 1, the same day the athletic department announced he was placed on leave "for an undetermined period of time." No reason was given for the school's decision. Smith's attorney told WOUB on December 2 that Smith was asked to leave in the middle of the workday.