Yahoo, Tattoos, and tOSU (1-year bowl ban, 82 scholly limit for 3 years)

[SEREbuckeye]

So, 2011:

5 Buckeyes out for the first 5 games

Coach Tressel out for the first 2 games.

Not a good off season for the Football Buckeyes.

 

[Jake]

I'm assuming it is the first 2 games. We should be able to win them, but I feel bad for JT. The bashers will beat him over the head with it until the end of time, despite all of the good he has done - and will continue to do - in his career. :(

 

[Mike80]

JT will NOT be terminated. The specifics of the case does not warrant it per Gene Smith.

 

[OSUScoonie12]

Tressel will stay the coach, even after investigation.

 

[BlufftonBuckeye]

"He is our coach, and we trust him implicitly." Gene Smith

Tress is now speaking.

 

[sepia5]

This is painful to watch.

 

[Bestbuck36]

Coach T now coming on to tell the real deal.

No matter what, he is still our football coach. Thank God!

 

[SloopyHangOn]

An e-mail about a Federal drug trafficking case? :(

That's terrifying stuff. I would be emotional too, JT.

 

[BlufftonBuckeye]

There was a federal drug trafficking case, contained info about the infractions, was sent in an email to JT.

 

[Mike80]

good God Drug Trafficking investigation stuff found its way into his inbox???

 

[SCBuck13]

damn, JT looks choked up... :(

 

[jwinslow]

http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=205112065

As part of its self-report, the university has self-imposed the following sanctions: a public reprimand and apology; a two-game suspension; attendance at a compliance seminar; and a $250,000 fine.

 

[Mike80]

I stand by Jim Tressel.

This is excruciating to watch. Some of the more cynical will say it's an act but this has to be killing him inside.

 

[SEREbuckeye]

Smith said the timing is because of the leak, but it was intended to be completed this week.

With that said, the Yahoo source either works with the NCAA or OSU. :(

Tressel admits to emails being sent to him. With a heavy heart and very sorrowful voice, he speaks of past players with criminal issues. Says his focus was on talking with his players instead of running to the NCAA first.

 

[BlufftonBuckeye]

Basically, JT was more concerned with a players well being than potential NCAA infractions.