India, Dec. 18 -- Days after the Sherrone Moore saga broke out, another college scandal seems to be brewing. On Wednesday, Ohio fired coach Brian Smith, and that too with cause. This comes after he was placed on administrative review of his actions while an employee.

The university said that 'Smith violated the terms of his employment agreement by engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University'. However, no details were disclosed.

Smith's attorney, however, issued a stern statement.

"We vigorously dispute Ohio University's grounds for the termination for cause of Coach Brian Smith," Rex Elliott said.

"He is shocked and dismayed by this turn of events, and we plan ...