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FatHobbit;728839 wrote:I'm almost positive that specific amounts of cash were listed for each player. I'm not sure who thinks it was only tats.
september63;729764 wrote:The dollar amounts were for the amounts of the free tatts. There is NO report linking any player to a certain sum of cash. (Yet).
Pryor even sold a sportsmanship award from the 2008 Fiesta Bowl, along with his 2008 Big Ten championship ring. More egregious to Ohio State fans, he sold a "gold pants" trinket -- an iconic charm given to players who are a part of a victory over archrival Michigan. He may not be easily forgiven by Buckeyes fans who revere such traditions. Pryor must repay $2,500 for selling the three items.
Herron must repay $1,150 for selling his football jersey, pants and shoes for $1,000 and receiving discounted services worth $150.
Posey must repay $1,250 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring for $1,200 and receiving discounted services worth $50.
Adams must repay $1,000 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring. Thomas must repay $1,505 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring for $1,000, his 2008 gold pants for $350 and receiving discounted services worth $155.
0311sdp;728701 wrote:The whole thing was blown way out of proportion from the very beginning (witch hunt) The NCAA's job is to ensure that no one gains a competitive edge by cheating, What competitive edge did OSU gain from this? answer none. This is a trivial matter and could have easily been overlooked (small suspension to the players 2-3 games) until it was discovered that JT knew about it and said nothing. I still consider it a trivial matter but because it is OSU the media has given it equal or more coverage with the Reggie Bush incident and certainly more coverage than the Cam Newton pay to play deal with Auburn. I agree with those who think that this will eventually cost Tressel his job (I don't think it should but it will) Most people in other parts of the country who don't follow the story that closely assume that OSU was caught cheating, A. this has nothing to do with OSU and B. selling your own shit and getting free tattoos is hardly cheating to win football games. My hope is that this bullshit nothing story will go away but realistically I know it won't (the haters in the media, jealousy won't let it) and it will cost an honest man and good football coach his job.
"But I know what he stands for and I know what he's about. So when I first heard about this, the first thing that entered my mind with this whole thing was that (OSU) president (Gordon) Gee and (athletic director) Gene Smith knew from Day 1, because Tressel is that type of person. He's very honest, very sincere and very loyal."
In fact, Johnson said "in the five years I worked with Jim Tressel, there's no gray area. There's no question about, 'Should we be doing this or doing that?' If there's any way that it teeters on breaking NCAA rules at all, that's not even an option for him. It's a no-brainer.
"So when all this came out, I'll tell you what, he didn't do anything. I mean sure, maybe did he protect his players and protect the program, etc. and etc.?
"But going in, I guarantee you he knew this was coming. He's the kind of person who will, first of all, do what's right, and also he will protect his university, his players and his coaches." So much so, noted Johnson, that Tressel "will take all the punishment, all the negativity and all the criticism.
Johnson thinks too, especially with the FBI involved in the investigation, "there's no question there are some things with this that we will never know about," recalling "when I was there (at OSU) during the (Maurice) Clarett years. There's things now that I can't tell you that involved decisions and happenings that I know for a fact took place regarding the Clarett saga that will never be told."
An insider on the main OSU board posted that there is more bad news coming for OSU. Apparently, ESPN has been digging around and they are going to break a story in the next few days. Totally unrelated to Tatgate but according to this insider it is much, much worse. He described it as the worst thing imaginable.
He received a call from someone at 5AM this morning. This person is his direct source and said that the movers and shakers at OSU have been up all night trying to figure what to do about this situation.
The poster provided no other details. We'll see what happens I guess.
The thread has since been deleted from Bucknuts (at the request of the insider who originally posted it). Many other posts asking for more information about it have been locked and then deleted.
Definition of RUMORBig Gain;741754 wrote:This isn't a rumor, it's nothing about nothing. A rumor is when someone says something like...."I heard from a confidential source that Tressel had an affair with with his secretary." A specific, that no one will confirm or can't be confirmed.
karen lotz;741746 wrote:Don't want to start a new thread because this is just a rumor, but is anyone a member on bucknuts who saw a thread about this???
Nemec remembers basically going numb when he heard Anderson had the same form of cancer as Cowgill. He also remembers his wife asking what he was going to do and needing to get some fresh air. A phone call to longtime friend and current Ohio State offensive coordinator Jim Bollman ensued. Bollman relayed the message to Tressel who quickly followed up.
“I said ‘Jim, I’m very emotional right now and I’m reaching out,’” Nemec said. “I told him (Ryan had) gotten 20 letters a day from colleges and that, ‘They’re going to stop abruptly. I gotta get something very positive and inspiring to him. I don’t know what you can do or what your limits are but I need some help.’
“Tressel said, ‘John, just go hug Ryan.’”
Days later, Anderson received a package addressed to him with over 100 hand-written letters from the entire Ohio State football program – coaches and players combined. Nemec made Anderson promise to read every one.
“The impact of getting over 100 letters from Ohio State was more meaningful than I think anyone will ever know,” Nemec said. “It just shows you the quality of leadership that the Ohio State football program has. Ohio State has a coach that gets it. (Tressel) understands.”
password;741800 wrote:Point shaving?
lhslep134;741869 wrote:Doubt it. Tressel's actually got one of the best records against the spreads of any coach in college football.
Quote from the dude on Bucknuts that posted the "bad news" crap.I received some info late last night that turned out to be BAD Info. I Posted that there "Might be " some more bad info coming. My source is very well connected......their source turned out to be wrong........l
I should never ever put it out there.......after an hour or so I asked a BN staff member to remove it........but before it was removed (by 8AM or so) way to many people had already read it and it spread thru the net........
I am the biggest Buckeye fan....Love them!!!!....I would NEVER EVER do anything to EVER hurt the program!!!!!!....EVER!!!!!!!
Some people have spread false lies saying I'm a RICH Booster and have been 'Blackballed" by the University......believe me....I'm far from being Rich............and a Booster that is in anyway corrupt!.....I wouldn't even by a players cousin a pepsi or sprite........NO WAY EVER!!!.......EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Because of my connections thru out my many years.......I've been fortunate to meet many Buckeyes........is there anything the matter with that??????????
I know that I can hold my head up HIGH because I have never EVER done one thing wrong or iniquitous to hurt my beloved Buckeyes!
I'm very sorry for posting erroneous info before I got all the facts...........
My Bad
OneBuckeye;742233 wrote:Quote from the dude on Bucknuts that posted the "bad news" crap.
As opposed to true lies, or false truths??Some people have spread false lies saying I'm a RICH Booster
karen lotz;742243 wrote:Was the guys username "password"? Seems right up his alley.
karen lotz;742485 wrote:I don't disagree with what you said, but the NCAA hasn't ruled on Tressel's situation, he was suspended by osu.
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