Ohio State Vacates All Wins From 2010, Places Itself On 2 Year Probation

Taking some serious hits

According to the Columbus Dispatch, From here on, the 2010 Ohio State Football season no longer exists, at least in the record books. After going 12-1, the Buckeyes will vacate all wins from that season, as the university submitted its response to the NCAA today, addressing allegations that then-coach Jim Tressel lied and allowed ineligible players to compete by failing to report that they had sold OSU-issued memorabilia to a tattoo-parlor owner. While this certainly wasn't was OSU fans were hoping for, it seemed inevitable due to the NCAA giving it's final ruling of punishments for Ohio State. With the 2 year probation, and the vacating of wins, (along with the pushing of resignation of Jim Tressel) Ohio State hope to "please" the NCAA showing they are serious about setting the school straight. 


"Sources said the report also includes the revelation that the university had identified one additional football player who received discounts on tattoos and has declared him ineligible. The university has requested that the NCAA reinstate the unnamed player."


The team also does suggest that they should not lose scholarships or be banned from post-season play. 


The NCAA could take away scholarships and impose a post-season ban on the football program as additional punishment for its violations following a hearing before the infractions committee on Aug. 12 in Indianapolis.


Ohio State also could face additional punishment if the NCAA determines it is a repeat offender stemming from violations committed by then-basketball coach Jim O'Brien and quarterback Troy Smith.


Sources said the university concedes it is a repeat offender, but contends it has responded appropriately, imposed fitting sanctions on its football program and should face no further punishment.


"This all started with Edward Rife, who has pleaded guilty to marijuana trafficking in federal court, paid the players with $9,480 in cash and $555 in free and discounted tattoos for items that included gold pants charms for Michigan wins and game-worn gear.


Tressel did not inform the compliance office or OSU officials that his players had committed apparent violations of NCAA regulations and signed an NCAA form certifying that he had no knowledge of violations.


Tressel then permitted the players, including Pryor, to compete during the 2010 season while never disclosing their misconduct."


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