Jim Tressel Is A Buckeye For Life

The Senator is here to stay in our hearts

On Saturday evening, after a well planned Facebook group started, a pack of about 200 people that were fans/students of the Ohio State University, surrounded Coach Tressel's house and started to sing "We Don't Give a Damn for the Whole State of Michigan" in which he replied with a quote that will forever define The Vest:

"Don't forget: Nov. 26th we're going to kick their ass!"

This, beyond anything else, shows his true dedication and love for the Buckeyes of Ohio State. While his play-calling may be soft and boring, he has changed his mild mannered ways as of lately, along with the rumored cuss word sounded at the 2011 Sugar Bowl. We will always stand behind Coach Tressel and his ways, and of course will always be welcome in Buckeye Nation.

Also, this is pretty classic:

Jim Tressel Resigns

We'll miss you, Coach

The start of the whole Ray Small, "everyone is doing it" quote with the Lantern, really had me concerned on how OSU would handle it. Coupled with the fact that an SI "investigative" journalist was coming out with a story on Tressel a day or two after, and the pressure must have been too much for the Vest. 


From Gordon Gee:

" I write to let you know that later this morning we will be announcing the resignation of Jim Tressel as head coach of the University's football program. As you all know, I appointed a special committee to analyze and provide advice to me regarding issues attendant to our football program. In consultation with the senior leadership of the University and the senior leadership of the Board, I have been actively reviewing the matter and have accepted Coach Tressel's resignation.

My public statement will include our common understanding that throughout all we do, we are One University with one set of standards and one overarching mission. The University's enduring public purposes and its tradition of excellence continue to guide our actions."

The Vest Takes A Hit

Yesterday, we told you that Yahoo! had a two month investigation going on that could be some bad news for Ohio State. Last night, we found out that OSU was conducting an investigation all along anyway, and found that Jim Tressel was, in fact, guilty. Ohio State then self reported a violation of NCAA bylaw 10.1 in January. Gene Smith said the staff became aware they had a leak (hence the Yahoo! report) and decided to come out with the information today. OSU has announced the following sanctions for Coach Tressel: A public reprimand and apology; a two-game suspension; attendance at a compliance seminar; and a $250,000 fine. 


While this is a pretty hefty punishment, it also might get the NCAA not to do anything about it, seeing the proper punishment has already taken place. Of course, the key thing is, is that if they are not satisfied with the results of this, then they could easily make Tressel suspended even longer, or something much worse. We have to keep our minds open though. While he will be missing the Akron and Toledo game, he will be back for the Miami game. We already know that the big question is who will start at quarterback next season. Now, that looms on the horizon even bigger, because they need all the help they can get, and Tressel has to miss all of the spring practices.