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

[DaddyBigBucks]

I hereby retract my sarcasm. That looks like a great place for the Michigan football program.

 

[shetuck]

I hereby retract my sarcasm.

Oh yeah... well then I hereby retract my wink... I will replace it with a :tongue2: and an assurance that I shall be happy to taunt you a second time...

That looks like a great place for the Michigan football program.

It's great to be a Buckeye!

 

[DaddyBigBucks]

 

[DaddyBigBucks]

Sporting News: At Ohio State, it's perfection or bust

Spencer continues his line of "thought" at his blog.

The bit about Tressel is now at the bottom of the page as he posted an update to The Fulmer Cup just minutes ago.

 

[Blackburn]

Convoy!

Who's truckin' out to the Ridgewood N.J. book signing?

Odd location for his only out of state book signing. Welthy N.Y. suburb with very little retail. The book store is well a well known independent place.

He should be doing a half dozen gigs in Miami if you ask me.

 

[3074326]

Sporting News: At Ohio State, it's perfection or bust

I know I'm a little late on this, but there's a gem of a comment that I want everyone to read. If an Ohio State fan made this and was being really sarcastic, it's hilarious. Unfortunately, it's hard to tell since there are people this insane.

Ohio Sate winning a National Championship? Ain't gonna happen! Ohio State is not that good. The Buckeyes will be exposed in the Coliseum. Carroll destroys almost everyone there (except Stanford). Ohio State, is a good not great team. This season, they will go 10-2. Buckeye fans, I hope you enjoy the Capital One Bowl against Georgia. 'Cause them Wolverines are gonna win the Big Ten, and then lose the Rose Bowl to Oregon State 35-28.

 

[Mac]

These guys just seem like they are idiots. I've never seen a prediction that is as messed up as this.

 

[Electron Boy]

I know I'm a little late on this, but there's a gem of a comment that I want everyone to read. If an Ohio State fan made this and was being really sarcastic, it's hilarious. Unfortunately, it's hard to tell since there are people this insane.

i'm pretty sure an oregon state fan wrote that, since A) he says "GO BEAVS!!!" at the end of it, and B) he predicts oregon state to go to the rose bowl

 

[Buckskin86]

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Tressel is Dangerfield of College Football
By Ben Feller

Back in the old days when everything was so simple, famous comedian Rodney Dangerfield was on top of his game in the funny business. The line that made him famous, "I get no respect," made millions laugh throughout his career. Dangerfield ended up receiving the respect he deserved, but his catchy line may also describe an elite college football coach that doesn't get the respect he deserves.

For the past two years, the Ohio State Buckeyes have steamrolled through the Big Ten with ease. Before the 2006 season, there were doubters to whether or not the preseason favorite Buckeyes could go through the season undefeated. OSU would have to replace three All-American linebackers in A.J. Hawk, Bobby Carpenter, and Anthony Schlegel, along with most of their secondary. Added to the fact that they had to go to Austin for a rematch with Texas and the always-tough Big Ten would make it difficult for OSU to go undefeated.

In 2006, though, the Buckeyes proved their doubters wrong and won the Big Ten title by going undefeated. In the National Championship Game against Florida, however, OSU got thumped, losing 41-14, making OSU the laughing stock of college football for the whole summer.

Then before the 2007 season, the majority predicted the Buckeyes to place third or fourth in the Big Ten. Most of the pundits said they would have a rebuilding year. Can you blame them, though? They did lose most of their offense, including Heisman winner Troy Smith and first round draft pick Ted Ginn, Jr. Not only that, but OSU had a rough schedule, as they had to travel to hostile environments such as Washington, Penn State, and Michigan (well, Michigan isn't that hostile, but it's still Michigan). There was real no mention of OSU when discussing who the Big Ten favorites are. Instead, everyone liked to talk about how Michigan was stacked on offense or how P.J. Hill was going to carry Wisconsin to a Big Ten championship.

In the end, though, the Buckeyes proved the experts and fans of opposing teams wrong by going 11-1 and winning the Big Ten title ... again. Just like the previous year though they lose in the National Championship to another SEC team in LSU which fueled fans even more to rag on OSU.

It's becoming a formality now. The doubters doubt OSU every season if they lost a lot or if their schedule is tough. Opposing fans say "they can't do it again," "this year, they'll be mediocre," or "they'll be soft this year." In some years, that's understandable like last year. OSU wasn't supposed to be good and were supposed to go through a tough rebuilding year. They lost Troy Smith, Antonio Pittman, Ted Ginn, Santonio Holmes, Alex Gonzalez, and the list goes on and on. But for the Buckeyes, it didn't matter ? it never matters. Somehow, some way, they always find a way to be one of the best in college football. It doesn't take long to find the man that's responsible for all this. The man that always has OSU prepared no matter what. That man is a well-known coach in Jim Tressel.

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[Magua]

While I understand the main point of that article, and agree with it, the author does't seem to really have a clue.

A tough schedule last year? mentioning hostile environments...no matter how hostile the fans are its still the TEAM you are playing(Washington for instance).

Holmes was gone after the 05 season so he really shouldn't even be in that discussion.

oh and who the hell is Alex Gonzalez?

 

[Padraig]

oh and who the hell is Alex Gonzalez?

Some Mexican rock band drummer I think, but I'm not sure that he'll have any impact on the Buck's run a a Title this year. (especially since Coach Tress can't close with the international recruits :tongue2:)

 

[Oh8ch]

I live in Grove City, which is a long way from Happy Valley.

My across-the-street neighbor is not only a PSU fan and PSU grad - but a PSU season ticket holder. Half a dozen times a year he makes that trek.

We have had many a football conversation over the past few years even though it is hard to understand one another - what with him speaking through clenched teeth and me replying through a smirk.

He is never gonna be an OSU fan.

However, his company sent him to a conference where JT was speaking.

He now gets it. Loves who JT is and what he stands for. Understand why our program is where it is and the futility of wishing for anything but an occasional win till JT is gone.

It says a ton about Jim Tressel that he can convert someone who so desperately wants not to be converted.

 

[OSUsushichic]

 

[bukIpower]

he must have forgot to put the bronzer on his face... Other wise he's lookin pretty good! lol /Sarcasim.

 

[Fungo Squiggly]

Still can't close.