vacant Ohio State head coaching position previously held by John Cooper; however, the job eventually went to Jim Tressel. In 2005, Spielman coached the Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football League to a 2–14 record. Executive career Spielman was hired by the Detroit Lions as special assistant to chairman and president & CEO on December 15, 2020. Personal life Spielman and his first wife Stefanie had four children. Stefanie survived four bouts with breast cancer, during which both she and her husband were active in raising funds for breast cancer research. While undergoing treatment, she lost her hair, prompting Spielman to shave his head in a show of solidarity. Stefanie died on November 19, 2009, after the disease returned for the fifth time. In 2013, Spielman married Carrie Yocom, and adopted her two daughters. The family resides in Upper Arlington, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. His elder brother is Rick Spielman, former general manager of the Minnesota Vikings. His son Noah played football for Wheaton College, while his nephew J.D. currently plays football for TCU. His daughter Macy will be playing basketball in 2021-22 for Ashland University. References 15. https://goashlandeagles.com/news/2021/6/8/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-adds-former-bg-guard-spielman-to-roster.aspx External links 1965 births Living people All-American college football players American football linebackers Buffalo Bills players Cleveland Browns players College football announcers College Football Hall of Fame inductees Columbus Destroyers coaches Detroit Lions announcers Detroit Lions players National Conference Pro Bowl players National Football League announcers Ohio State Buckeyes football players Players of American football from Canton, Ohio Sportspeople from Canton, Ohio