With decision on Colts' next coach near, pal makes case for Jim Tressel
Jan. 22, 2012
Written by
Mike Chappell
It appears the Indianapolis Colts' search for a coach will conclude sooner rather than later.
That was the objective of Jim Irsay after he and general manager Ryan Grigson fired Jim Caldwell on Tuesday -- providing the search uncovered "the best man'' -- and that was the message delivered Saturday by the team's owner.
". . . the HC search is wide ranging n thorough,decision by mid 2 late next week,'' Irsay wrote on his Twitter account.
That "wide ranging'' hunt for Caldwell's successor includes former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel. He reportedly met with the Colts for a second time Friday, traveling to Indianapolis from his home in Sarasota, Fla., on Irsay's plane.
Tressel could not be reached for comment, and the Colts are not discussing the process.
However, John Geletka has no problem lobbying on Tressel's behalf.
"A great guy,'' he said. "A great college coach.''
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