The New York Times: Ex-Ohio coach Brian Smith fired over affair with undergrad, public intoxication, school says
Ohio sent Smith a notice of termination letter on Dec. 12, citing five grounds for firing him for cause and voiding any buyout. Jason Mowry / Getty Images Ohio University’s for-cause firing of head ...
Ex-Ohio coach Brian Smith fired over affair with undergrad, public intoxication, school says
As a surname The surname Brian is sometimes an English and Irish variant spelling of the surname Bryan. The English and French surname Brian is sometimes derived from the Celtic personal name shown above. The surname Brian can also sometimes be a French surname; derived from the Old Occitan word brian, meaning "maggot" and used as a nickname. [2]
Brian: Directed by Will Ropp. With Joshua Colley, Sam Song Li, William H. Macy, Natalie Morales. An acerbic high school student prone to panic attacks runs for class president to get closer to the teacher he's hopelessly in love with.
Rooted in Irish history, Brian is most famously associated with the High King Brian Boru, giving it an undeniable air of nobility. It manages to be soft in sound, with that gentle “Bri” beginning, yet strong in meaning.
Brian is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "strong, virtuous, and honorable". Brian is the 301 ranked male name by popularity.
It was borne by the Irish king Brian Boru, who thwarted Viking attempts to conquer Ireland in the 11th century. He was slain in the Battle of Clontarf, though his forces were decisively victorious. This name was common in Ireland after his time, and it was introduced to northern England by Norse-Gael settlers.