Jim Tressel Resigns

[Saint John]

A decade of cheating finally caught up to him. Just like Pete Carroll at USC, everyone decided to ignore the blatant and obvious cheating. Now the school and athletes will be left in the wake of his complete disregard for any sort of standards and rules. I think these types of coaches should be banned from coaching for at least 5 years.

I wonder if schools will start putting conduct codes into contracts. In other words, mandating that a coach give back a certain portion of his past salary and all future earnings if he is caught cheating, like this asshole was. That would make a coach think twice before cheating. At least you hope it would.

[Maui Tom]

gotta play it close to the vest.....

[Saint John]

gotta play it close to the vest.....

Nice one.

[hoagiepete]

Players are just as guilty as he is. They were the ones out selling the shit.

Spoiled, pampered and idolized athletes have no concept of right or wrong...or don't care. They are too used to getting a way with murder, as long as they produce. Just like playing in the bowl game last year...didn't matter. Scary.

Tressel is a crook, but so are most successful DI coaches. They probably have to be in order to be competitive. Sick, but true. Bill Snyder here at KSU is the closest thing to a miricale worker I know...turning around the worst program in the country and keeping the up and up. But even he's had some shady players.

Glad to see Tressel go.

[ebake02]

As a Penn State fan and graduate, this is the best news I've read in long time!!!

[Journey/Survivor]

Biggest witch hunt I've seen in years!

Tressel is being completely hung-out-to-dry for the types of things that most other coaches just get a slap on the wrist over.

For some unexplainable reason, anyone that's not from Ohio just seems to hate OSU.

[hoagiepete]

Doubt it's a witch hint. Usually assume things are much worse than we know when it comes to this. I had no grudge until the crap this year where the players weren't suspended for the bowl game. The point was tressel let them play.

[Hollywood]

Biggest witch hunt I've seen in years!

Tressel is being completely hung-out-to-dry for the types of things that most other coaches just get a slap on the wrist over.

For some unexplainable reason, anyone that's not from Ohio just seems to hate OSU.

Family is from Ohio and I am an Ohio St. fan and he did himself in. If when he was made aware of the problems he addressed them appropriately all involved in this case would be better off. He made hid bed and now has to live with it. Too bad for the football program and the players and coaches who did nothing wrong.

[Don]

If Tressel would have kept those players out of the bowl game last season, he might not be resigning today.

[Maui Tom]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/m ... index.html

[Michigan Girl]

Wrong is wrong, but I'm devastated by this news ...d~e~v~a~s~t~a~t~e~d!!!

ebake, are you happy because a wrong was righted, or because you think Penn State will
suddenly become a better program?!?!

[Journey/Survivor]

Wrong is wrong, but I'm devastated by this news ...d~e~v~a~s~t~a~t~e~d!!!

ebake, are you happy because a wrong was righted, or because you think Penn State will
suddenly become a better program?!?!

This is one of the types of reasons why I told you that I consider you to be one of the classiest people on this entire forum!

I would think being a Michigan fan that you'd be happy knowing that Tressel is gone from OSU?!?!

[Journey/Survivor]

Thing that pisses me off about this with Tressel. Not only is OSU now loosing one of the best coaches in College Football, but Jim Tressel is a good guy. I've been a fan of his since his early days with Youngstown State. He's a very classy individual.

I'm not saying that he didn't do anything wrong as far as this "scandal" is concerned. I wish he would have handled some things differently. But he was doing his job, which was to try to win the National Championship, or the Sugar Bowl, this past season. I doubt that there's another coach at that level of competition that would not have done the same type of stuff to give his team a chance to win a Championship.

On the bright side, at least. Sometime in the next season or two OSU will probably land a coach along the lines of Urban Meyer, Bob Stoops or Jon Gruden.

[hoagiepete]

Nebraska's gonna whoop all your asses anyway now they're in the Big 10 er 12 er whatever the hell it's going to be.

[Michigan Girl]

Wrong is wrong, but I'm devastated by this news ...d~e~v~a~s~t~a~t~e~d!!! :cry:

ebake, are you happy because a wrong was righted, or because you think Penn State will
suddenly become a better program?!?! :?

This is one of the types of reasons why I told you that I consider you to be one of the classiest people on this entire forum!

I would think being a Michigan fan that you'd be happy knowing that Tressel is gone from OSU?!?!

I don't know ...is it strange?!? I was always of the belief, if you want to be the best you have to beat the
best ...isn't the novelty sort of wearing thin ...beating the "M" in their current state?!? It is really no big deal!!
I like Tressel, too ...he's done an incredible job and I agree, seems like a top notch guy!!
I root for all big 10 schools, I want them all at the top of their game ...gives their competitors/us something
to live up to, to fight for, to be proud to be a part of ...oh, and Pete, GOOD, perhaps they will put some
fight back into the conf., I'm all for whatever it takes, We have no fear, wtf!! :wink:

[Hollywood]

Thing that pisses me off about this with Tressel. Not only is OSU now loosing one of the best coaches in College Football, but Jim Tressel is a good guy. I've been a fan of his since his early days with Youngstown State. He's a very classy individual.

I'm not saying that he didn't do anything wrong as far as this "scandal" is concerned. I wish he would have handled some things differently. But he was doing his job, which was to try to win the National Championship, or the Sugar Bowl, this past season. I doubt that there's another coach at that level of competition that would not have done the same type of stuff to give his team a chance to win a Championship.

On the bright side, at least. Sometime in the next season or two OSU will probably land a coach along the lines of Urban Meyer, Bob Stoops or Jon Gruden.

The problem is that he was not doing his job. I don't believe that he is responsible for what went down in the tattoo palor and cannot be held responsible for it. His problem came when a booster for the program made him aware of the situation all he had to do was to forward the email to his compliance officer and he is fine. Period, end of story. Forward the stinking email!!!

A Division I football coach's job is so much more than winning games. Recruiting, fundraising, NCAA compliance, mentoring young men, and various media commitments.

[hoagiepete]

Wrong is wrong, but I'm devastated by this news ...d~e~v~a~s~t~a~t~e~d!!!

ebake, are you happy because a wrong was righted, or because you think Penn State will
suddenly become a better program?!?!

This is one of the types of reasons why I told you that I consider you to be one of the classiest people on this entire forum!

I would think being a Michigan fan that you'd be happy knowing that Tressel is gone from OSU?!?!

I don't know ...is it strange?!? I was always of the belief, if you want to be the best you have to beat the
best ...isn't the novelty sort of wearing thin ...beating the "M" in their current state?!? It is really no big deal!!
I like Tressel, too ...he's done an incredible job and I agree, seems like a top notch guy!!
I root for all big 10 schools, I want them all at the top of their game ...gives their competitors/us something
to live up to, to fight for, to be proud to be a part of ...oh, and Pete, GOOD, perhaps they will put some
fight back into the conf., I'm all for whatever it takes, We have no fear, wtf!!

Just trying to get the ol Big 10 supporters riled up. I'm no Nebraska fan. Their arrogance pissed me off as they left the Big 12. Polini is a crybaby.

It will be interesting. I'm still not sure if I'll root against them or for them.

[Saint John]

Still think this was a witch hunt?

Sports Illustrated Releases Article Profiling Jim Tressel's 'Ignorance'

May 31 9:43a by Jordan Ruby

The Sports Illustrated article we have all been waiting for is finally out, and boy is it a doozie. In it, George Dohrmann says that Jim Tressel has been aware of violations made by his Ohio St. players dating all the way back to 2002, just his second year in Columbus; and that he has had a history of violations in his programs since he was at Youngstown St.

In reality, Ohio State players have been trading memorabilia --­ including items bearing Tressel's signature -- since at least the coach's second season, according to multiple ­sources. The number of players ­involved is also much higher than what has previously been disclosed.

Here is some of the other information that Dohrmann discloses, via SB Nation.

The memorabilia-for-tattoos violations started occurring all the way back in 2002, Tressel's second season at OSU.
Former Buckeye defensive end Robert Rose claims that he and "at least 20 others" on the Ohio State team traded memorabilia for tattoos.
SI uncovered allegations that some players traded memorabilia for marijuana. As a coach at Youngstown State in 1988, Tressel contacted a school trustee in regards to arranging a job for one of his players. That player also received a car from the trustee's company.
During an event in which Ohio State was hosting recruits, assistant coach Tressel rigged a raffle to ensure that the highly-prized recruits won prizes "such as cleats and a jersey."

And there is a lot more where that came from. With this on the horizon, it's no surprise that Tressel elected to resign yesterday. The only thing that remains is to find out from the NCAA how many of these violations will lead to punishments for the University and their next coach.

The biggest thing that Dohrmann claims Tressel is guilty of is knowing about these issues and not reporting it. that is one of the biggest violations a coach can make, and almost always leads to their eventual dismissal. This is no different. If you haven't gotten the chance to check out the article yet, I recommend you do so. It will give you a different view on the sweater.

[kgdjpubs]

The problem is that he was not doing his job. I don't believe that he is responsible for what went down in the tattoo palor and cannot be held responsible for it. His problem came when a booster for the program made him aware of the situation all he had to do was to forward the email to his compliance officer and he is fine. Period, end of story. Forward the stinking email!!!

You hit the nail on the head. There's a bunch of stuff that goes down that the coach can't control and often times isn't aware of. Very similar situation to Bruce Pearl and Tennessee basketball. Tell someone about it when you find out, and you get a slap on the wrist and the players miss a game or two. The problem is that both of them tried to cover it up when they became aware of it. One thing about the NCAA--they really, REALLY don't like people lying to them.

Make no mistake about it, Tressel didn't resign voluntarily. Ohio State is doing everything they can to lessen the penalties applied by the NCAA--and they are likely going to get hit very hard, just as Tennessee will.

Very sad how easily this could have all been avoided.

[Saint John]

The guy has cheated everywhere he's been and the Sport's Illustrated article proves that. He's scum. Period. What everyone suspected has finally been proven. Tattoos for memorabilia for a decade (some he autographed), rigged raffles, cars and drugs. Real classy guy. He'll be coaching Texas high school football next year.

[Ehwmatt]

You cannot lie to the man, period. Whether in your situation, "the man" is boosters, shareholders/board members, the NCAA, the IRS, the US attorney's office, the state police, or the like, once you're caught lying it doesn't matter what you've done to get "the man's" attention in the first place.

Tressel is done coaching at any type of big time program. Sanctions will almost surely follow him wherever he goes. He shoulda pulled a Pete Carroll when the getting was still good.

[Seven Wishes2]

Thing that pisses me off about this with Tressel. Not only is OSU now loosing one of the best coaches in College Football, but Jim Tressel is a good guy. I've been a fan of his since his early days with Youngstown State. He's a very classy individual.

I'm not saying that he didn't do anything wrong as far as this "scandal" is concerned. I wish he would have handled some things differently. But he was doing his job, which was to try to win the National Championship, or the Sugar Bowl, this past season. I doubt that there's another coach at that level of competition that would not have done the same type of stuff to give his team a chance to win a Championship.

On the bright side, at least. Sometime in the next season or two OSU will probably land a coach along the lines of Urban Meyer, Bob Stoops or Jon Gruden.

Every time I think you couldn't prove yourself to be any more full of complete and total shit, you come out with THIS garbage. Dude, this whole scandal is just unfolding - from most accounts, this is the tip of the iceberg. What he has done is every bit as bad as any of the coaches whose football programs were recently outed by the NCAA.

People don't hate OSU. They rightly resent the fact they got to play for the championship twice with at least one loss when there were undefeated teams who didn't even get a shot.

Good luck to ya. The only winning program of any kind in Ohio just fucked itself. Well, maybe the Indians are for real.

BWAHHHAAAAHAAAHAAA!!!!!!!!!

[ebake02]

ebake, are you happy because a wrong was righted, or because you think Penn State will
suddenly become a better program?!?!

It's because of my vile hatred for Jim Tressel and Ohio State.

[Michigan Girl]

ebake, are you happy because a wrong was righted, or because you think Penn State will
suddenly become a better program?!?!

It's because of my vile hatred for Jim Tressel and Ohio State.

Wow, add that to your vile hatred for loons, SP, country music, your hometown ...you
seem like a very bitter young man!!

[ebake02]

ebake, are you happy because a wrong was righted, or because you think Penn State will
suddenly become a better program?!?!

It's because of my vile hatred for Jim Tressel and Ohio State.

Wow, add that to your vile hatred for loons, SP, country music, your hometown ...you
seem like a very bitter young man!!

I'm a big SP fan but after hearing about that new solo album for the last 10 years or whatever, I've given up and realized that he's probably blowing smoke up everybody's ass. I'm actually a very happy man and there's a lot of thing I like! btw, when you're a Penn State student/grad, hating OSU is like an unwritten rule, so is hating the Wolverines.

[Journey/Survivor]

Still think this was a witch hunt?

Basically.....yes.

I'm not saying that he's a saint, or that he didn't do anything wrong. My contention is that he's being excessively punished for things that damn near every coach at that level does. Brian Kelly at Notre Dame basically gets one of his players killed, and he gets a slap on the wrist. Jim Tressel doesn't report tattoo-gate and it's off with his head.

[Journey/Survivor]

Thing that pisses me off about this with Tressel. Not only is OSU now loosing one of the best coaches in College Football, but Jim Tressel is a good guy. I've been a fan of his since his early days with Youngstown State. He's a very classy individual.

I'm not saying that he didn't do anything wrong as far as this "scandal" is concerned. I wish he would have handled some things differently. But he was doing his job, which was to try to win the National Championship, or the Sugar Bowl, this past season. I doubt that there's another coach at that level of competition that would not have done the same type of stuff to give his team a chance to win a Championship.

On the bright side, at least. Sometime in the next season or two OSU will probably land a coach along the lines of Urban Meyer, Bob Stoops or Jon Gruden.

Every time I think you couldn't prove yourself to be any more full of complete and total shit, you come out with THIS garbage. Dude, this whole scandal is just unfolding - from most accounts, this is the tip of the iceberg. What he has done is every bit as bad as any of the coaches whose football programs were recently outed by the NCAA.

People don't hate OSU. They rightly resent the fact they got to play for the championship twice with at least one loss when there were undefeated teams who didn't even get a shot.

Good luck to ya. The only winning program of any kind in Ohio just fucked itself. Well, maybe the Indians are for real.

BWAHHHAAAAHAAAHAAA!!!!!!!!!

Your opinion means less than nothing.

Tressel did NOT cheat in games. Unlike Belicheat.

[Rockindeano]

Thing that pisses me off about this with Tressel. Not only is OSU now loosing one of the best coaches in College Football, but Jim Tressel is a good guy. I've been a fan of his since his early days with Youngstown State. He's a very classy individual.

I'm not saying that he didn't do anything wrong as far as this "scandal" is concerned. I wish he would have handled some things differently. But he was doing his job, which was to try to win the National Championship, or the Sugar Bowl, this past season. I doubt that there's another coach at that level of competition that would not have done the same type of stuff to give his team a chance to win a Championship.

On the bright side, at least. Sometime in the next season or two OSU will probably land a coach along the lines of Urban Meyer, Bob Stoops or Jon Gruden.

Every time I think you couldn't prove yourself to be any more full of complete and total shit, you come out with THIS garbage. Dude, this whole scandal is just unfolding - from most accounts, this is the tip of the iceberg. What he has done is every bit as bad as any of the coaches whose football programs were recently outed by the NCAA.

People don't hate OSU. They rightly resent the fact they got to play for the championship twice with at least one loss when there were undefeated teams who didn't even get a shot.

Good luck to ya. The only winning program of any kind in Ohio just fucked itself. Well, maybe the Indians are for real.

BWAHHHAAAAHAAAHAAA!!!!!!!!!

Your opinion means less than nothing.

Tressel did NOT cheat in games. Unlike Belicheat.

He didn't? WTF you call letting your starters, errr, accused moron criminals PLAY in the fucking bowl game? Without those players, OSU would have been run off the field.

As for Belicheat, that guy is pure genius. He didn't cheat during a game either. Dude videotaped practice. So what?

For you to defend a scumbag like the Vest, is akin to having me defend Orenthal on those bogus double murder charges. Come on dude, it's clearly obvious, you are an Ohio boy defending the only worthwhile team in that state. You are just compounding the problem/scandal by defending this crook. Like 7 Wishes said, this is ONLY the tip of the iceburg. So much more shit is going to come out, your beloved Buckeyes won't be elgible for a Big 10 championship til 2020. hahahahahaha.

[Seven Wishes2]

Now, I hope they get the good ol' SMU Death Penalty. Fuck OSU, fuck Ohio, and fuck Cleveland in particular.

[Rockindeano]

Now, I hope they get the good ol' SMU Death Penalty. Fuck OSU, fuck Ohio, and fuck Cleveland in particular.

Dude, why hate Cleveland? They have NOTHING.