Wow. Jim Tressel has won a National Championship. He's created an Ohio State football program that expects to win the Big Ten Championship every year. He was one of the most beloved coaches in all of college football, and his trademark sweater vest seemed to be a symbol of a college football program doing things the right way, whatever that means. According to the NCAA, however, the program did not exactly take NCAA regulations too seriously. Tressel was already prepared to serve a five-game suspension next season, but after new allegations of systemic violations surfaced, Jim Tressel has resigned. This is according to the Columbus Dispatch, which learned of the news this morning.
Former OSU WR Ray Small says violations were rampant.
Jim Tressel is just like every other coach.
Luke Fickell will replace Jim Tressel on an interim basis, but this news represents a YUGE turn of events for the Buckeyes' (now former) head coach. The initial violations, which included players selling gear and receiving free/discounted tattoos, came to light just a few months ago. Tressel then went on to win a BCS Bowl, and only later did we discover that he knew about the violations the entire time. In reality, we should have known that Jim Tressel's image might not match his reality when he allowed his stars to play in the Sugar Bowl (the NCAA allowed them to play also). Like many other college coaches, Tressel places winning above everything else. Including rules.
While cheating certainly shouldn't be condoned, can we PLEASE change the rules and start paying players? These guys will always receive offers for discounts and envelopes of cash, and coaches will always feel the pressure to recruit players by any means necessary. NCAA, wake up!
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