More bad times for Tressel

In the current times we live in, with the media always looking for a new story, Jim Tressel's transgressions will not be forgiven soon. Although I have been an ardent supporter of coach Tressel since he came to Ohio State, it looks like his legacy at Ohio State has been ultimately tarnished. He has always tried to portray himself as a moral man, and ultimately a great leader of young men. Unfortunately, after hearing the NCAA's report yesterday to Ohio State that Tressel lied to the NCAA, it looks like Tressel will not be at Ohio State much longer. Its hard to say that all of the good that Tressel has done for the Ohio State football program has gone up in smoke after this incident; but it looks like that is just the case.

In his time at Ohio State, Tressel has taken the buckeyes to three national championship games, and won one. He has beaten Michigan seven times in a row. He has won or tied for six big ten championships in a row. He has produced many high character guys, but in the end all that people will remember are his mistakes. He was the coach while Maurice Clarett, Troy Smith, and now five players led by Terrelle Pryor, have received improper benefits. While I was the first to defend him when we first heard about the Terrelle Five; but now even I am questioning him. I know that Pryor and his teammates were the ones who screwed up. But, when Tressel had the opportunity and obligation to tell the Ohio State compliance department about possible allegations, he did not. Unfortunately, this may be what ultimately ends Tressel's time at Ohio State. On top

While I would send my future kids to learn under a coach like Tressel, I do not think he will be able to keep his position as coach of THE Ohio State University. He ultimately lied to the NCAA and the NCAA kind of frowns on things like this. I for one will look past this on my view of Tressel's legacy, but I can understand how many will not be able to forget this transgression.

The Trojans Finally got what they deserved

So, the whole Reggie Bush fiasco happened 5 0r 6 years ago, and the NCAA FINALLY decided to punish USC. And to think, I thought the government was slow at acting. The NCAA makes the government look like a cheetah. Fans throughout college football have known that USC cheated for years, but it only took the NCAA 5 years to finally punish them. Unfortunately, the person who should really be punished, Reggie Bush, is enjoying the ridiculous money that comes with being a high pick in the draft. Like most things in life, the people who should be convicted or punished normally are not. It's the company someone worked at, or the school a player attended that feels the impact. The players that are at USC now are the ones who are going to be punished, and I really don't think that its fair to them. Should USC be punished for their part in this? Of course they should, but so should Reggie Bush and what about Pete Carroll? Does he look guilty or what now. He said when he moved to be coach of the Seahawks that it was time to move on. It looks like it was time to move on from what he new would be a huge blow to the USC football program. The other thing that is telling about USC's sports program is the football program was not the only violator; the Trojans basketball team was hit just as hard for OJ Mayo violations.
So the NCAA again gives a warning to future college players: Don't get caught till your out of school, and in the pros!

My Buckeye Beginnings

My story about how I became a Buckeye fan is a little different then most, because I grew up in Dallas, TX. But, my dad grew up in Medina, a suburb of Cleveland, and went to The Ohio State University like the rest of his family. My dad loves the Buckeyes and indoctrinated me in as a young boy. My first game was in 1984 when the Buckeyes played Illinois. My dad still remembers that game like it was yesterday. Keith Byars ran for almost 300 yards that day against a very good Illini defense. He also ran for around 40 yards on one play without his shoe. So for the last 25 years my dad and I have made it for atleast 1 game every year, except for 2. Most of the time when I was young we would make it to 2 or 3 games if not more. So, you can understand why my loyalty to the Buckeyes runs very deep.