TE Louis Irizarry (official thread)

[SanClementeBuck]

My opinion: If the student affairs group (or whatever it's called), approves Izz. for admission to OSU, after he has been dismissed from the University, then let him return as a student. Football is another matter. In order to even consider Izz. for OSU sports again, he would have to be in school for a year or so with a spotless record, academically and in behavior.


I think the best thing for Izz. and OSU is for Izz. and his family to find another college (assuming Izz. wants to attend at college level school), that will accept Izz. He can enter another school with a fresh start and make his way without the baggage he brings to Ohio State. I'm sure there are several top notch colleges that would allow Izz. to enter...and to play football for them.

 

[Vikes]

Tressel has been in the business of shaping mens lives longer than most people on the board. He will do what is appropriate.

 

[Oh8ch]

Tressel has been in the business of shaping mens lives longer than most people on the board. He will do what is appropriate.

Sorry, not buying that this time. This is not a case where we are all ignorant of the facts. I agree that it is up to JT whether he should bring LI back or not (I don't believe it is even under consideration), but it is also up to us to change our opinion of JT if he should. And I would.

 

[osugrad21]

Thankfully, that chapter closes...

Good luck Louis.

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

Hopefully he does well somewhere else.

 

[BB73]

Good to see tOSU's decision on this. Best of luck to Louis somewhere else.

 

[matz2]

Thank God this saga is over. Great decision by Tressel.

 

[AJHawkfan]

Amen. Finally put this whole thing to bed. Good luck Louis, for your own sake, please don't screw up again.

 

[NightmaresDad]

"A happy ending is what we’re looking for."

Is he talking about a massage?

Anyway, hoping that LI turns his life around and has success somewhere where he will not be under constant media scrutiny.

 

[osugrad21]

According to Gary H on BN$, Izzy walked on at YSU today. He will not be eligible to play this season, but will likely have two years left.

Good luck Izzy. Hopefully, you can get it straight.

 

[scarletngrey11]

just another example of wasted talent, he couldve been a great tight end, built in the same mold as a kellen winslow, only thing he probably can ride a motorcycle better.

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

If Izzy keeps his shit together, he can help YSU return to the elite of I-AA and get them ready for their jump to I-A.

 

[AirForceBuck]

WOW! Didn't know anything about this till today. Without Tressel I have trouble believing in YSU going back to wining as many championships as they did. BUT, maybe John Heacock is just searching for the right players and personnel? Hopefully, Izzary, can get his shit together and get back to playing ball like he once did so well in high school. Any info on his buddy Ira Guilford?

 

[bucknut11]

So if he sits out this year, he could play again in the 'Shoe next year if the game does indeed materialize. Talk about your awkward homecoming...

 

[tibor75]

Irizarry = Lawrence Phillips

Here's hoping he's never productive on the college level. If he is, coaches will be making excuses for him and giving him undeserved chances for years to come.