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.