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The Main Event

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kyle.davis

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I don't know if you have heard about the "Main Event" yet, but I'm a part of pulling it off and thought that many of you would like to check it out. Tressel is going to be the keynote speaker, Joel Penton is the MC, and many of the players are going to be involved. David Patterson, Roy Hall, Stan White Jr., and possibly James Laurinaitus all have a part in it. Craig Krenzel will be a part of it as well. It's about is the players's and Tressel's faith. It's monday night, Oct. 30th in St. John's Arena at 7pm. Admission is totally free to the public. The website for it is: http://www.osufootballaia.com/event.html
 
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Lantern

Jesus Jim and the Buckeyes

Scott Woods

Issue date: 10/30/06 Section: Sports

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Good news, fellow Buckeyes. For those of us who drink like Liza Minnelli, smoke like, well, me, and have unprotected pre-marital sex like inner-city high school girls, Jim Tressel and Co. have the answer we've all been looking for: Drug-dealing hookers ... er ... Jesus.

Walking back to my car after class is definitely the most nerve-wracking part of my day. Deftly eluding cup-shaking transients and still-sticky piles of vomit, my mind is always on my windshield. Did the parking police notice the expired tags on my stolen car? Did they see the bumper sticker that says "I hate cops"? Did they smell the 125 pounds of marijuana I have smuggled in my trunk? The last thing I need is a damn ticket; that's why my stomach dropped like a residence hall elevator when I saw the piece of paper flapping from under my windshield wiper. As I got a little closer, however, I realized what I thought was a ticket was actually much worse.

"(We) have made the decision to ask Jesus into our lives," read the glossy, parking ticket-shaped pieces of cardboard featuring the photos of Ohio State football players David Patterson, Roy Hall, Joel Penton, Stan White Jr. and coach Tressel. "We ask you to consider making the same personal choice. We aren't perfect, and we don't have all the answers, but we do have forgiveness, direction, and satisfaction through our relationship with Jesus."

The flier is promoting "The Main Event," an event so main it's being held at St. John Arena with special guests Tressel (head football coach and employee of the state of Ohio), former Jesus in cleats Craig Krenzel, members of the OSU marching band (who will presumably be performing the incomparable "Script Jesus"), cheerleaders and of course Brutus Buckeye, who goes with Jesus like cottage cheese goes with vodka.

So here's the problem: Why are our football players and our paid-by-tax dollars coach shoving Jesus down our throats like we're Paris Hilton at a ____? (Feel free to finish this one yourself. What do you think this is, UWeekly?)

Because that's the way sports have always been. Athletes don gold crosses encrusted with precious gems because, of course, that's what Jesus wants them to spend their money on. Coaches and religious figures lead prayer circles on the field after games. Kickers point to the heavens to thank God for adjusting wind directions.

Don't get me wrong - there's nothing inherently wrong with being Christian, just like there's nothing wrong with worshiping cows or Allah or Satan - to each his own. The Jesus in sports phenomenon, however, tends to strike me as elitist and just slightly non-inclusive, especially at OSU, a public institution that spends tax dollars to pay our Jesus-preaching coach.

"Whoever believes in Me is not condemned but whoever does not believe stands condemned already," said Jesus next to the fourth bullet point on the flier.

Sweet. So according to members of the OSU football team and Tressel, I'm going straight to hell. Do not pass Go, do not collect $200. Condemned to the fiery pits of Satan by a wooden little man in a sweater vest and his players who are obviously so closed-minded and oblivious to what's going on in the real world they wouldn't recognize diversity and acceptance if they came disguised as Jesus himself. My message to Tressel: Back off the Crusade and focus your attention on things we pay you for - eluding questions from the media and beating M*ch*g*n. After all, Jesus is a Notre Dame fan.

Scott Woods is a senior in journalism and sports editor at The Lantern. He can be condemned to hell at [email protected].
 
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osugrad21;647796; said:
This should spark something...

Lantern

Jesus Jim and the Buckeyes

Scott Woods

Issue date: 10/30/06 Section: Sports

e2fzkdld.jpg

Good news, fellow Buckeyes. For those of us who drink like Liza Minnelli, smoke like, well, me, and have unprotected pre-marital sex like inner-city high school girls, Jim Tressel and Co. have the answer we've all been looking for: Drug-dealing hookers ... er ... Jesus.

Walking back to my car after class is definitely the most nerve-wracking part of my day. Deftly eluding cup-shaking transients and still-sticky piles of vomit, my mind is always on my windshield. Did the parking police notice the expired tags on my stolen car? Did they see the bumper sticker that says "I hate cops"? Did they smell the 125 pounds of marijuana I have smuggled in my trunk? The last thing I need is a damn ticket; that's why my stomach dropped like a residence hall elevator when I saw the piece of paper flapping from under my windshield wiper. As I got a little closer, however, I realized what I thought was a ticket was actually much worse.

"(We) have made the decision to ask Jesus into our lives," read the glossy, parking ticket-shaped pieces of cardboard featuring the photos of Ohio State football players David Patterson, Roy Hall, Joel Penton, Stan White Jr. and coach Tressel. "We ask you to consider making the same personal choice. We aren't perfect, and we don't have all the answers, but we do have forgiveness, direction, and satisfaction through our relationship with Jesus."

The flier is promoting "The Main Event," an event so main it's being held at St. John Arena with special guests Tressel (head football coach and employee of the state of Ohio), former Jesus in cleats Craig Krenzel, members of the OSU marching band (who will presumably be performing the incomparable "Script Jesus"), cheerleaders and of course Brutus Buckeye, who goes with Jesus like cottage cheese goes with vodka.

So here's the problem: Why are our football players and our paid-by-tax dollars coach shoving Jesus down our throats like we're Paris Hilton at a ____? (Feel free to finish this one yourself. What do you think this is, UWeekly?)

Because that's the way sports have always been. Athletes don gold crosses encrusted with precious gems because, of course, that's what Jesus wants them to spend their money on. Coaches and religious figures lead prayer circles on the field after games. Kickers point to the heavens to thank God for adjusting wind directions.

Don't get me wrong - there's nothing inherently wrong with being Christian, just like there's nothing wrong with worshiping cows or Allah or Satan - to each his own. The Jesus in sports phenomenon, however, tends to strike me as elitist and just slightly non-inclusive, especially at OSU, a public institution that spends tax dollars to pay our Jesus-preaching coach.

"Whoever believes in Me is not condemned but whoever does not believe stands condemned already," said Jesus next to the fourth bullet point on the flier.

Sweet. So according to members of the OSU football team and Tressel, I'm going straight to hell. Do not pass Go, do not collect $200. Condemned to the fiery pits of Satan by a wooden little man in a sweater vest and his players who are obviously so closed-minded and oblivious to what's going on in the real world they wouldn't recognize diversity and acceptance if they came disguised as Jesus himself. My message to Tressel: Back off the Crusade and focus your attention on things we pay you for - eluding questions from the media and beating M*ch*g*n. After all, Jesus is a Notre Dame fan.

Scott Woods is a senior in journalism and sports editor at The Lantern. He can be condemned to hell at [email protected].
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Now that's funny, very Fongesque! :slappy:
 
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osugrad21;647796; said:
Why are our football players and our paid-by-tax dollars coach shoving Jesus down our throats like we're Paris Hilton at a ____? .
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You'd think a "journalism" major could do the minimal amount of research it would take to realize the OSU AD is self-sustaining: JT is not paid with any tax dollars.

If I've said it once, I've said it a million damn times: The Lantern sucks! And I look forward to reading more crappy sports articles from Scott Woods in Suburban News in the years to come...
 
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state dollars are state dollars whether they are athletic, academic or student groups. that being said he is doing it in his "freetime" and the fact that he chooses to include students in something he believes in very strongly is great.

im not the most religious person in the world, but i think it is a good thing and a good oppurtunity. i like the idea of people "championing" things they believe in.

i havent seen the flyer, but ive never heard tressel refer to religion as the youre going to hell style. but kids will be kids and their is a reason i dont like journalists... jump to conclusions and make a mountain our of molehills
 
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Interesting. This fucktard criticizes the fact that Jesus is being "shoved" down his throat, when he is in fact doing the exact same thing with his opinion. The difference is that while not for everyone (and it doesn't sound like it is being portrayed as a repent-or-go-to-hell event), those that choose to attend may get something worthwhile out of it. On the other hand, the only people getting anything worthwhile out of Asshead's article are those people stuck in a stall in midshit who find out the toilet paper dispenser is empty, but thankfully someone left their copy of the Lantern.
 
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My children and I happen to attend the same church as Coach Tressel.... I would assume that because he does attend this church on a very regular basis he is a Christian. I might be going out on a limb here but I think it's fair to say the players that will be in attendance tonight are Christians as well. Their faith is strong, they are trying to reach out to others, they feel this is something they should be doing.... They are all Christians first, players/coaches/water boys/bandmembers/cheerleaders/etc second. I was saddened to read the article in the Lantern but just like the gang having the right to get together and dicuss their religion this man has the right to write his opinion but I happen to think he is a(n)___________ (insert your own wordage here.) :biggrin:
 
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jimotis4heisman;647934; said:
state dollars are state dollars whether they are athletic, academic or student groups.
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Tressel and all other coaches are paid completely by the Athletic department, which generates all of the funding for its own budget and even contributes some of the overflow into the university's general fund budget. I'm not saying JT's not a university/state employee, just that he is not being paid with money that comes from our taxes.
 
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BayBuck said:
Tressel and all other coaches are paid completely by the Athletic department, which generates all of the funding for its own budget and even contributes some of the overflow into the university's general fund budget. I'm not saying JT's not a university/state employee, just that he is not being paid with money that comes from our taxes.
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i realize that, but for all intent and purpose he is a state worker. granted i dont really care if a state trooper or the govenor lead a prayer session.
 
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jimotis4heisman;647978; said:
i realize that, but for all intent and purpose he is a state worker.
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I am too--that's why I'm so indignant that Scott Woods would restrict our ability to speak and act freely and according to our beliefs. (In an email, he told me "endorsing religion on a college campus is fine for the students and the players, but I believe this is something a university employee should stay out of.")
 
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