The Ohio State University announced today via a press release that it has accepted the resignation of head football coach Jim Tressel. Tressel who went 106-22 in his 10 years at the helm fought back tears this morning as he told his players he was stepping down, according to Doug Lesmerises of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. By: Jeff Beck … [Read more...] about Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel resigns
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OSU Spring Game Showcases Quarterbacks and Receiving Corps
Amidst all the attention focused on Jim Tressel and his recruiting violations, Ohio State hosted its annual spring game Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Despite using "utilized unique scoring methods," which awards points for the defense, the Scarlet (offense) still beat the Gray (defense) 59-27 in a blowout. By: Justin Mertes-Mistretta … [Read more...] about OSU Spring Game Showcases Quarterbacks and Receiving Corps
NCAA Formal Letter to Ohio State Detailing Alleged Infractions
As you know, Jim Tressel and his Ohio State Buckeyes are some serious trouble with the NCAA. Suspensions abound and more trouble could be a-brewin' for the perennial Big 10 and college football national power. T0day, the college football version of the federales served them with papers. Wanna see them? The six page official letter to OSU President Gordon Gee, the entire … [Read more...] about NCAA Formal Letter to Ohio State Detailing Alleged Infractions
Ohio State Football Spring Game: Your Essential Guide
The Ohio State spring scrimmage commences this Saturday as the Jesse Owens Spring Game will be held at Ohio Stadium. So for one day at least, media coverage surrounding the Buckeyes program will not center on Jim Tresssel and corruption. And enjoy it, OSU fans because you know more bad news, and worse times are ahead when it comes to off-the-field issues for Tressel and the … [Read more...] about Ohio State Football Spring Game: Your Essential Guide
More Jim Tressel Infractions Revealed; May miss Ohio State Spring Season
As Bruce Pearl learned from the University of Tennessee last week, it's not so much the NCAA infractions, it's the lying that really matters. Things got worse for officially "embattled" Ohio State Buckeyes Coach Jim Tressel; and things will likely continue to get worse for the leader of one of college football's premier programs. Multiple sources told the Columbus Dispatch … [Read more...] about More Jim Tressel Infractions Revealed; May miss Ohio State Spring Season
Ohio State Suspends Coach Tressel Two Games for NCAA Violation
Ohio State University has fined longtime football coach Jim Tressel $250,000 dollars, in addition to a two-game suspension after uncovering that Tressel had prior knowledge of his players’ NCAA violations. Vice president and director of athletics, Gene Smith; head football coach, Jim Tressel, and president of Ohio State University, E. Gordon Gee addressed the media Tuesday … [Read more...] about Ohio State Suspends Coach Tressel Two Games for NCAA Violation
Did Ohio State’s Jim Tressel Have Advance Knowledge of Infractions?
Shortly before college football's Sugar Bowl, Ohio State Head Coach Jim Tressel's program was rocked with scandal. His star quarterback Terrelle Pryor, wide receiver Devier Posey and running back Boom Herron, among others were reprimanded for selling their awards, memorabilia and receiving improper benefits. As you know, they'll be suspended for about the first half of … [Read more...] about Did Ohio State’s Jim Tressel Have Advance Knowledge of Infractions?
Introducing the Ohio State Buckeyes Big 10 Best Recruiting Class
23 of the nation’s top high school football players have signed to play at The Ohio State University, Coach Jim Tressel announced this afternoon. The class is ranked among the top 10 nationally and the best overall in the Big Ten. ESPNU rated it #7. “Our coaching/recruiting staff and our current players did a great job of attracting an outstanding group of young men,” says … [Read more...] about Introducing the Ohio State Buckeyes Big 10 Best Recruiting Class