numerous injuries, and no time to prepare. Did you even consider the circumstances and what he's done since then?
"The first five games of the season were played without the participation of five players: Terrelle Pryor, DeVier Posey, Mike Adams, Solomon Thomas, and Boom Herron."
6 of the 7 losses were by 7 points or less.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Ohio_State_Buckeyes_football_team
You assume we wouldn't pay him what he wants. That doesn't mean a happy middle ground can't be found.