For [Ohio State University athletic director Gene] Smith, the [free courtesy] Cadillac is part of his deal. He earns $800,000 a year and his contract requires a free car for him and his wife. [OSU director of NCAA compliance Doug] Archie, who is directly responsible for making sure players don’t go wrong with car dealers, makes $117,000 a year. He does not have a contract that guarantees a free car.
Archie’s [free] car comes … from Miracle Motor Mart, located at 2380 Morse Crossing. Former 1980s-era Ohio State player Mike D’Andrea, who owns the lot, said he sometimes employs student athletes during the summer.
In exchange for the cars, D’Andrea said he received a pair of season tickets to Ohio State football games.