WATCH: Ted Ginn Jr. on new coaching job

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ted Ginn Jr., the new head coach of the UFL’s Columbus Aviators, has 99 days to get his team ready.

Ginn Jr. expressed excitement over the new role Thursday in a media zoom call.

Ginn Jr. was a star player at Glenville High, Ohio State and played 14 years in the NFL.

His father Ted Sr. is the longtime Glenville head coach and just won his 3rd state title in the past 4 seasons.

Columbus is one of 8 teams in the new UFL and will play its home games at the Columbus Crew soccer stadium.

The season begins March 27.