Tressel lied to tOSU, NCAA - on his way out?

[BDKJMU]

"The Clarett and Baker scandals were further evidence that Tressel was, at best, woefully ignorant of questionable behavior by his players and not aggressive enough in preventing it. At worst, he was a conduit for improper benefits, as Clarett alleged. The latter interpretation is suggested by a story that has long circulated among college coaches and was confirmed to SI by a former colleague of Tressel's from Earle Bruce's staff at Ohio State in the mid-1980s. One of Tressel's duties then was to organize and run the Buckeyes' summer camp. Most of the young players who attended it would never play college football, but a few were top prospects whom Ohio State was recruiting. At the end of camp, attendees bought tickets to a raffle with prizes such as cleats and a jersey. According to his fellow assistant, Tressel rigged the raffle so that the elite prospects won -- a potential violation of NCAA rules. Says the former colleague, who asked not to be identified because he still has ties to the Ohio State community, "In the morning he would read the Bible with another coach. Then, in the afternoon, he would go out and cheat kids who had probably saved up money from mowing lawns to buy those raffle tickets. That's Jim Tressel."

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That, in many ways, is typical of similar morals held by a lot of church going people.

Throw the book at Tressel...and OSU. OSU football should be regulated to playing scrimages for the next couple years. Their school and their fans should be "rewarded" for looking the other way.

I would say the morals shown by Tressel isn't typical of those held by a lot of church going people. But I agree about thowing the book at him and O$U.

[Willie]

But as far as Pryor goes...good riddance to him. We have the best QB recruit in the country.

1) Braxton Miller was #4 QB according to ESPN and #2 QB according to both Scout and Rivals
2) Terrelle Pryor was the #1 QB in the country when he came out of high school too
3) Pryor as a senior 3rd year starter would give OSU a much better chance to win games than Miller would. Pryor is an idiot, but there is no doubt that OSU is a worse football team when he isn't on the field.

Pryor would be a senior 4th year starter.

[ChetSteadman]

But as far as Pryor goes...good riddance to him. We have the best QB recruit in the country.

Willie- I didn't know you played for/attended OSU. You say "we" like you are on the team.

[Willie]

Willie- I didn't know you played for/attended OSU. You say "we" like you are on the team.

[TwinTownBisonFan]

Three big things about this:

1. That the NCAA still won't administer much more than a slap on the wrist for this speaks to just how toothless they really are.
2. If the NCAA ever really does get after a star program and go death penalty - how long does the NCAA have before the big guys start threatening to leave.
3. can anyone be surprised that a multi-billion dollar business where the players are compensated in ways more esoteric than cash and cars - that a black market would emerge?

while the howling will start for paying players... that's a non-starter... however, the idea of allowing the players to get a share of their image and licensing rights - seems fair. allow player names on jerseys - sell them in the team store - sell posters and whatever else - and keep the monies from that in an escrow account for when the player graduates or leaves the team (unless they are dismissed from the team or kicked out - then they forfeit the lot... an added incentive to keep in line) - this guarantees a payout at the end of their college career - since most won't be going to the NFL... the only problem is that it still doesn't remedy the problem of these kids feeling entitled to "living large" while they are in college... (like Terrelle Pryor - who is fast becoming a poster-boy for bullshit)

[CitadelGrad]

Big Ten coaches go to Columbus to offer their support to tO$U.

[CitadelGrad]

[SDHornet]

[Ivytalk]

So Tressel tells a cheering lobotomized throng of 200 "fans" gathered in front of his palatial Columbus shack-with-indoor-plumbing that OSU will kick Michigan's butt this November? Preach it, you Argyle-sweatered, pansy-assed, hypocritical, cheating douchebag!

[DJH]

[Skjellyfetti]

Shit never ends.

Terrelle Pryor, who announced through his attorney Tuesday that he would bypass his senior season at Ohio State, made thousands of dollars autographing memorabilia in 2009-10, a former friend who says he witnessed the transactions has told "Outside the Lines."

The signings for cash, which would be a violation of NCAA rules, occurred a minimum of 35 to 40 times, netting Pryor anywhere from $20,000 to $40,000 that year, the former friend says. The source spoke to ESPN under the condition that his face not be aired on TV and that his name not be published.

He said Pryor was paid $500 to $1,000 each time he signed mini football helmets and other gear for a Columbus businessman and freelance photographer, Dennis Talbott. Talbott twice denied to ESPN that he ever paid Pryor or any other active Buckeye athlete to sign memorabilia. He said last week he has only worked with former players to set up signings. On Tuesday evening, he declined to comment whether he had ever operated a sports memorabilia business and said he was not an Ohio State booster.

Pryor's former friend also told "Outside the Lines" that the player often received preferential treatment in the Columbus community, receiving thousands of dollars in free food at local restaurants and convenience stores, free drinks at bars and free tattoos. In addition, he said the quarterback had access to free loaner cars from local dealerships. The source said he spent nearly every day with Pryor before their relationship soured when Pryor began taking on a more "arrogant" attitude after his 2009-10 season.

He said Pryor would get the merchandise to sign from Talbott, who would "bring it to TP, and he would sign it and he would bring him cash. Dennis would give him cash." He said he witnessed the transactions occur about three to four times a week at Pryor's apartment.

The former friend said Pryor would spend his money lavishly at times, that the player had a "shoe fetish" and bought many expensive hats, belts and pieces of jewelry. He said he was particularly fond of Gucci items. ESPN independently confirmed Pryor made multiple such purchases.

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[DJH]

They are gonna get hit hard.

[CitadelGrad]

This is looking more and more like a case of "loss of institutional control." When that happens, you can bet the NCAA is going to come down very hard on OSU.

[DJH]

[grizzaholic]

[BlueHen86]

Ohio State is vacating all of their wins from last season, including the Sugar Bowl.

So; the NCAA lets the tainted players play in the Sugar Bowl, Ohio State wins, and now the game doesn't count because the tainted players participated.

Well done NCAA!

And the players in question are still suspended for the begining of next season. Even Bud Selig couldn't fuck up this bad.

[AshevilleApp]

Keeps getting better.

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The biggest tangible swing in the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry came today when 2012 Lakewood (Ohio) St. Edward offensive tackle Kyle Kalis gave U-M his commitment, according to multiple recruiting Web sites including TheWolverine.com and GoBlueWolverine.com.

A former Ohio State commitment under ex-coach Jim Tressel, the 6-foot-5, 302-pounder was among the most vocal supporters of sticking with his Buckeyes commitment. But as the tide turned and the NCAA allegations mounted, Kalis decommitted. Switching to Michigan is a major blow for OSU — Kalis is the highest-ranked recruit in U-M’s 19-player 2012 class. Kalis is rated as Rivals.com’s No. 4 offensive tackle prospect (U-M already has No. 8 in California’s Erik Magnuson) and the No. 18th player overall.

According to BuckeyeGrove.com, Kalis is the No. 1 player in Ohio.

[Skjellyfetti]

Keeps getting better.

Yup.

ESPN has sued Ohio State University, alleging the school violated state public records law by denying requests for items related to an NCAA investigation that has led to the loss of football coach Jim Tressel and star quarterback Terrelle Pryor.

The lawsuit filed Monday in the Ohio Supreme Court asks justices to order the university to release the records and pay attorney fees and court costs. Among records sought are correspondences referring to Ted Sarniak, reportedly a mentor of Pryor in his hometown Jeannette, Pa.

Tressel forwarded emails to Sarniak regarding accusations that players had sold game memorabilia in violation of NCAA rules.

Among its arguments, ESPN says the university cited an inapplicable federal student-records privacy law in denying the records.

An email message seeking comment was sent to an Ohio State spokesman Monday night.

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[Willie]

All of you can suck a fatty.

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[Skjellyfetti]

All of you can suck a fatty.

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LOL. Look at this guy.

Yeah, Ohio State is fiiiine. Nothing to worry about.

[Willie]

All of you can suck a fatty.

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LOL. Look at this guy.

Yeah, Ohio State is fiiiine. Nothing to worry about.

I know they're not fiiiiine, you dumb cunt. You were the douche screaming they were getting the death penalty. Dummy.

[Skjellyfetti]

You were the douche screaming they were getting the death penalty. Dummy.

Uh. Never said anything close to that.

Liar. Just like Tressel. SHM.