Jim Tressel (National Champion, ex-President, Youngstown State University, CFB HOF)

[OGWheels]

Krenzel saids words to this effect on his radio show: a Purdue player approached him after the game during the on field congratulations and said they pretty much knew what OSU was doing the whole game except for that play.

When Tressel wants to be able to open things up, good things happen.

I believe that Purdue player was Stuart Schwiegert. I remember him making comments after the game about OSU's predictability.

 

[BUCKYLE]

Days since Michigan's last victory over Ohio State in football:
1873​

 

[Bleed S & G]

People always talk about how predictable JT's play calling is..

The only thing that's more predictable is Ohio State will win at least 10 games a season, every season.

Say what you want about play calling, even I get frustrated sometimes, the man wins football games.

 

[JimsSweaterVest]

In acknowledgment of all you guys' endless and relentless insistence that he give up play calling, Jim Tressel today agreed to hire a new offensive coordinator and to give up play calling...

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[JimsSweaterVest]

More than four years on, it's the same story. As the French say, plus ca change...

Smith gets more reps than Zwick - Sports

By: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Issue date: 10/21/04 (...) Former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit, now a college football analyst for ESPN, has said Tressel needs to hire an offensive coordinator and step back from the play-calling. It is Tressel who calls all of Ohio State's plays, even though Jim Bollman carries the title of offensive coordinator.
Tressel said he would evaluate that at the end of the season.

 

[osugrad21]

DDN

Tressel won?t name next coach

By Kyle Nagel | Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 07:30 PM


The growing trend in sports throughout all levels is naming the next head coach before the current coach is finished. One of the most recent examples came at Texas, where the team announced that assistant Will Muschamp will follow coach Mack Brown when Brown leaves the program.
Seems a good enough idea, right? No question about continuity with recruits when the time comes, no worry from the coach that his or her legacy will be forgotten.
But don?t ask Jim Tressel to do the same thing at Ohio State:

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, a year younger than Brown, said he might have reservations for more pragmatic reasons. He said he had not spoken to coaches who have created a succession plan but has watched Big Ten opponents Wisconsin and Purdue go through the transition. Tressel acknowledged the advantages, such as retaining a standout assistant and creating stability, but he questioned the effect on players or other assistants who may be confused by divided leadership.​

?The guy it?s easiest on, in my mind, is the athletic director,? Tressel said. ?Maybe who it?s hardest on is the other coaches and the players.?​

I can see his point. Other coaches might not stick around if they get other assistant offers because they know they have no shot at the head coaching job. If it seems like it?s getting close to the head coach leaving, players could lose respect for discipline and cozy up to the coach-in-waiting.
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[Buckskin86]

Ohio State Coaching Legend Jim Tressel Visits SBU
Sports | College Sports | Football
Submitted by chrismonahan on Mon, 02/09/2009
By Chris Monahan

Last Saturday, Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel spoke with Stony Brook athletes and faculty about his novel, "The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life," and discussed what it takes to be a winner.

?You cannot allow yourself to be defined by your goals,? said Tressel. ?Let yourself be defined by your purpose and your passion. Then you win.?

Tressel, who won a national championship with the National Champion Buckeyes in 2002, spoke rarely about his success as a head coach on the field. What?s important to him, he said, is what you do in every aspect of life -- not just in football -- that defines you as a winner.

?Football shouldn?t always be the main focus,? said Tressel. He said he believes that working on the person as a whole eventually translates to wins on the football field. When discussing his 2002 National Champion Buckeyes, Tressel said, ?Our guys long before we won a championship were champions.?

Ohio State Coaching Legend Jim Tressel Visits SBU | Stony Brook Independent

Penguins of the Year
Published: Monday, February 9, 2009
By Pete Mollica

Jim Tressel was back in town Sunday, this time to help the Penguins fund the new WATTS center.

It?s been 23 years since JIM Tressel walked onto Youngstown State University?s campus to take over as coach of the football program.

Fifteen years later, after four national championships and many other records, Tressel left to become head coach at Ohio State.

Tressel, his wife Ellen and his in-laws, Frank and Norma Watson, were honored by the university on Sunday as the 2009 Penguins of the Year.

The awards were presented as part of the Penguin Club?s annual scholarship/ring dinner at Mr. Anthony?s in Boardman

Tressel, who in the past eight years in Columbus has led the Buckeyes to three BCS title games, one national championship and eight straight bowl games, just concluded another recruiting season and this year?s class was ranked among the top classes in the country.

?It?s a great class,? he said. ?We signed 25 guys and we already have four who have committed for next season. Seven of this year?s class will be taking part in spring practice.?

Vindy.com Local News Youngstown, Warren, Columbiana Ohio - news, sports and information - Penguins of the Year

 

[BB73]

official.site

Tressel Honored By Youngstown State

[FONT=verdana,geneva]Former Youngstown State Football Coach [URL="http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87743&SPID=10408&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1059367"]Jim Tressel[/URL] was honored as the 2009 Penguin of the Year at the Penguin Club's 19th Annual Scholarship Ring Banquet on Sunday evening at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman.[/FONT]
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[FONT=verdana,geneva]Nearly 900 people attended the event celebrating the Watson and Tressel Families and their commitment to the Watson and Tressel Training Site, an indoor athletic complex. [/FONT]
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[FONT=verdana,geneva]Master of Ceremonies Paul McFadden opened the evening by recognizing the late Ray Travaglini. Travaglini was one of the founders of the original event in the early 1990's. The montage featured photos of Travaglini with various celebrities and dignitaries including Joe DiMaggio, Sylvester Stallone, Larry Holmes, Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, President Gerald Ford, President Bill Clinton and many more. Travaglini passed away in late December and had been honored as a Penguin of the Year in 2004. [/FONT]
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[FONT=verdana,geneva]YSU President Dr. David Sweet took to the podium next. Dr. Sweet announced that $5 million for the WATTS Center has been allocated by the Board of Trustees to go along with $3 million in funds that have already been raised by the athletic department. The project continues to move closer to production, however, $2 million is needed to make the process move into the construction phase. [/FONT]
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[FONT=verdana,geneva]Following Dr. Sweet's remarks, YSU Director of Athletics Ron Strollo recognized the Penguins' student-athletes and coaching staffs along with Penguin Club board members who were in attendance. Junior defensive tackle Torrance Nicholson (Columbus, Ohio) spoke on behalf of all male student-athletes while senior track and field member Emily Wollet (Canfield) spoke for the women's athletes and represented her squads which won the Horizon League Championships in the Indoor and Outdoor conference meets last year. [/FONT]
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[FONT=verdana,geneva]Finally, Tressel took over the evening with an entertaining talk. He joked about being the "Penguin of the Year" when in fact he said he wasn't even the Penguin of his House and that no one had told him he was earning the honor until he showed up on Sunday. [/FONT]
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[FONT=verdana,geneva]He reminisced about his 15 years at YSU and what it was like when he took over the program. He said FCS football has undergone many changes in the past few years, including his final few as the Guins head coach. His final year was in 2000 before leaving to take over at Ohio State in January 2001. [/FONT]
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[FONT=verdana,geneva]Tressel told the crowd that back when Stambaugh Stadium was first planned in the late 1970's, economic times in the Mahoning Valley were difficult, but the dream of building a stadium for the community came together and has been the home of the Penguins for 26 seasons. [/FONT]
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[FONT=verdana,geneva]Also, middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik attended most of the event. Coach Tressel said he told "The Ghost" to leave at 7 p.m. to get rest for his upcoming title defense coming up on Feb. 21 in Youngstown. [/FONT]
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[FONT=verdana,geneva]Tressel said that winning the 1997 National Championship was one of the most special events in his coaching career. He remarked that winning the 1991 title and the subsequent run (championships in 1993 and 1994) that followed was memorable. However, after not making the playoffs in 1995 and 1996, YSU returned to the summit of the FCS world for the fourth time in his tenure taking a 10-9 decision from McNeese State in 1997. What it took to return to the top is why that crown is one that stands out in his mind.[/FONT]
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[FONT=verdana,geneva]In concluding his speech, Tressel said he hoped the final $2 million for the project could be raised by June so the WATTS, along with all other YSU on-campus projects, could move forward to benefit the university and the community. [/FONT]
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[FONT=verdana,geneva]Following the evening Tressel signed autographs and posed for pictures with fans who attended the event. A special reception was held prior to the dinner for special contributors to the evening and the WATTS project.[/FONT]

 

[akgoel77]

?It?s a great class,? he said. ?We signed 25 guys and we already have four who have committed for next season. Seven of this year?s class will be taking part in spring practice.?

Is there a silent committ possibly?

 

[Bleed S & G]

Whats up with the lolololol tag? Inside joke or troll?

 

[Steve19]

Whats up with the lolololol tag? Inside joke or troll?

It's gone!

 

[ShakerBuck]

This is not a rhetorical question.... Is there another coach in the country that more recruits cite as the primary reason they selected the school that he coaches.

Seems like so many of our commits each year, say that Tressel was the reason they selected tOSU, and usually the consideration set includes top programs.

 

[Mac]

This is not a rhetorical question.... Is there another coach in the country that more recruits cite as the primary reason they selected the school that he coaches.

Seems like so many of our commits each year, say that Tressel was the reason they selected tOSU, and usually the consideration set includes top programs.

I think part of the reason why so many kids love Coach Tress is the way that he teaches these guys that its not just about football. That he shows them the right ways to live life, stay out of trouble. That's part of the reason why I love Coach Tress, he does so many things for these guys, and I feel like it just keeps getting better and better. I think that's what makes Tressel stand out from other coaches.

 

[BuckeyeFan 52]

I think part of the reason why so many kids love Coach Tress is the way that he teaches these guys that its not just about football. That he shows them the right ways to live life, stay out of trouble. That's part of the reason why I love Coach Tress, he does so many things for these guys, and I feel like it just keeps getting better and better. I think that's what makes Tressel stand out from other coaches.

I agree 100% BuckeyeMac. Your thinking also applies to the families of our recruits. I think for the most part, the parents of all of the recruits are heavily involved, and they are very much in tune to the process and the outcome.

I believe most parents look at a coach like Jim Tressel and feel 100% confident and comfortable that he has the best intentions for their son not only on the football field, but in the classroom and in society as well. Coach Tressel is interested in developing people not just players. He's looking for driven, highly motivated, and humble young men who strive to be not only great football players, but great people. If a player has a goal of making it to the NFL, JT and his staff will sit down with that player and help him understand everything that it takes to get there. And then they'll assemble a plan to help that player reach that goal. If a player has a goal of becoming an engineer, or lawyer, or doctor, etc. Coach Tressel approaches it the same way. He wants alumni to represent themselves and the university well when they leave Columbus.

He's an athletic director's dream. He's intelligent, grounded, and humble. That's all you can ask for in a head coach.

As an example, keep your eye on Ray Small this season. We all know of his troubles in the past, and for him and/or his father to blame coach Tressel and his staff for his misfortunes is just unfortunate. But I firmly believe Ray's willingness to return this season and become a better player and a better person is a direct reflection of coach Tressel's philosophy of developing players and helping them learn through their mistakes. I think Ray believes JT can help him get to where he wants to go. We'll hopefully see the Ray Small we know he can be.

 

[BB73]

JT will be among 6 coaches heading to Afghanistan and the Middle East to visit US troops.

dispatch

Ohio State's Jim Tressel is one of six college football coaches who will visit U.S. service personnel in the Middle East as part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour in May.

The delegation is planning to make stops throughout the Middle East, including Afghanistan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The tour is organized through the Department of Defense. The coaches will meet for orientation in late May and should be overseas eight days.

Others participating: Mack Brown (Texas), Houston Nutt (Ole Miss), Rick Neuheisel (UCLA), Troy Calhoun (Air Force) and Tommy Tuberville, who was a part of the inaugural tour last year.

More information is available at www.coachestour2009.com.