I admire how Fickell has handled things this year but unfortunately he just can't replace Tressel in my mind and heart. He made a big mistake, and he has paid the price for it. In saying that Tressel is and will continue to be a great man who probably loves OSU more than anyone we know or come into contact with. It's what made him so successful at OSU.
Again thank you Fickell for weathering the storm, but people make mistakes and Tressel has paid his price. I miss coach, and I hope one day we solute him like we did another coach who made a mistake to get fired as well.