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Apr 26, 2011 11:42 PM
BigAppleBuckeye;750485 wrote:I bet an NFL team would give him a call, similar to Pete Carroll.

This.
Apr 26, 2011 11:42pm
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May 4, 2011 11:05 AM
After seeing this, I have to agree with Chris Spielman that it's time for JT to resign--as CS said, "embarrassing THE Ohio State University is not acceptable", and if this isn't embarrassing (in the court of public opinion, at least), then I don't know what is...it's time to move on.

http://www.toledoblade.com/Ohio-State/2011/05/04/Smack-talkin-T-shirts-poke-fun-at-Tressel.html
May 4, 2011 11:05am
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May 4, 2011 11:33 AM
I think the majority of fans want Tressel to step down at this point. I have not personally come across an OSU fan who wants him to remain the head coach.

And I hope the first phone call is to Jon Gruden. At least test the waters with him. I think he would be excellent, but i also think he loves what he is doing at the moment.
May 4, 2011 11:33am
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May 4, 2011 11:46 AM
dat dude;759421 wrote:I think the majority of fans want Tressel to step down at this point. I have not personally come across an OSU fan who wants him to remain the head coach.

And I hope the first phone call is to Jon Gruden. At least test the waters with him. I think he would be excellent, but i also think he loves what he is doing at the moment.

Count me in as an OSU fan who wants to keep Tressel as the coach, and give him a raise. Let's win despite adversity, and let the haters hate.
May 4, 2011 11:46am
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May 4, 2011 12:48 PM
dat dude;759421 wrote:I think the majority of fans want Tressel to step down at this point. I have not personally come across an OSU fan who wants him to remain the head coach.

And I hope the first phone call is to Jon Gruden. At least test the waters with him. I think he would be excellent, but i also think he loves what he is doing at the moment.
I'm an Ohio State fan that wants him to remain as head coach. Unless something else comes to light, I see no reason to get rid of him. Doing so would be caving to the media and public opinion. His transgressions are very minor compared to whats going on elsewhere in college football (Auburn & Oregon essentially paying players to play there).
May 4, 2011 12:48pm
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May 4, 2011 1:00 PM
Count me in as a fan who wants Tressel to stay on as well.
May 4, 2011 1:00pm
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May 4, 2011 1:13 PM
vball10set;759373 wrote:After seeing this, I have to agree with Chris Spielman that it's time for JT to resign--as CS said, "embarrassing THE Ohio State University is not acceptable", and if this isn't embarrassing (in the court of public opinion, at least), then I don't know what is...it's time to move on.

http://www.toledoblade.com/Ohio-State/2011/05/04/Smack-talkin-T-shirts-poke-fun-at-Tressel.html

You think it's time for Tressel to resign, just because of Michigan fans buying a T-Shirt poking fun at Tressel and OSU? Wow, you are thin-skinned. Reading that article, I'm more embarrassed for the Michigan fans who are celebrating this like it's Christmas come early...
May 4, 2011 1:13pm
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May 4, 2011 1:31 PM
i say keep the man.

Only let him go if more shit comes to light.
May 4, 2011 1:31pm
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May 4, 2011 1:36 PM
that_guy;759505 wrote:I'm an Ohio State fan that wants him to remain as head coach. Unless something else comes to light, I see no reason to get rid of him. Doing so would be caving to the media and public opinion. His transgressions are very minor compared to whats going on elsewhere in college football (Auburn & Oregon essentially paying players to play there).

I'm not an Ohio State fan and I don't care if they keep him or not, but would firing him be caving to the media and public opinion...or realizing that you haven't handled the situation properly from the beginning and making it right?

A head coach certainly isn't always able to control every interaction between his players and ill-intented thrid parties - Tressel was never expected to do that either. But 1) knowing, 2) involving yourself and 3) deliberately covering it up from your superiors goes WAY beyond a minor transgression for a head coach. He flat out lied to his bosses, several times; there has to be damage to those relationships and doubts as to whether or not he can be trusted to truly protect the interests of the school and the program. There's a reason the NCAA terms this a "major violation".
May 4, 2011 1:36pm
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May 4, 2011 1:40 PM
vball10set;759373 wrote:After seeing this, I have to agree with Chris Spielman that it's time for JT to resign--as CS said, "embarrassing THE Ohio State University is not acceptable", and if this isn't embarrassing (in the court of public opinion, at least), then I don't know what is...it's time to move on.

http://www.toledoblade.com/Ohio-State/2011/05/04/Smack-talkin-T-shirts-poke-fun-at-Tressel.html

Why would someone give half a shit about "the court of public opinion"?
May 4, 2011 1:40pm
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May 4, 2011 2:10 PM
that_guy;759537 wrote:You think it's time for Tressel to resign, just because of Michigan fans buying a T-Shirt poking fun at Tressel and OSU? Wow, you are thin-skinned. Reading that article, I'm more embarrassed for the Michigan fans who are celebrating this like it's Christmas come early...

You obviously haven't read any of my previous posts, so please keep your posts to offering your own opinion and refrain from passing judgement on mine. And thin skinned? I'd call that slightly ironic, wouldn't you?? LOL
May 4, 2011 2:10pm
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May 4, 2011 2:12 PM
queencitybuckeye;759572 wrote:Why would someone give half a shit about "the court of public opinion"?

not saying I subscribe to it, but to a wealthy alum? just sayin'
May 4, 2011 2:12pm
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May 4, 2011 2:14 PM
OK...let me ask a question to all you OSU fans who don't want him fired

If this was say Les Miles or Nick Saban,would you feel the same way?? I think not
May 4, 2011 2:14pm
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May 4, 2011 2:20 PM
Ty, for the record, I don't want Coach Tressel fired--but if he were to resign, I wouldn't get all pissy about it...and to answer your question, because I'm not a fan of either LSU or Alabama, of course I wouldn't feel the same way-- I'd want both their asses fired :cool:
May 4, 2011 2:20pm
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May 4, 2011 2:22 PM
Completely understand vball

But alot of OSU fans would become hypocrites on this subject if it was another school
May 4, 2011 2:22pm
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May 4, 2011 2:30 PM
vball10set;759612 wrote:not saying I subscribe to it, but to a wealthy alum? just sayin'

A wealthy alum is likely not very interested in public opinion. As a group, they tend to do their own thinking and form their own opinions.
May 4, 2011 2:30pm
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May 4, 2011 2:41 PM
queencitybuckeye;759626 wrote:A wealthy alum is very likely not very interested in public opinion. As a group, they tend to do their own thinking and form their own opinions.

WRONG--public perception of a university can influence anyone, wealthy alumni included...opinions are formed by different factors, and you're kidding yourself if you don't think the way others perceive OSU can potentially influence one's opinion.
May 4, 2011 2:41pm
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May 4, 2011 2:45 PM
vball10set;759635 wrote:WRONG--public perception of a university can influence anyone, wealthy alumni included...opinions are formed by different factors, and you're kidding yourself if you don't think the way others perceive OSU can potentially influence one's opinion.

We'll have to agree to disagree. My experience in dealing with powerful people has apparently not been the same as yours. The ones I know don't give a damn about what the mediocre majority thinks.
May 4, 2011 2:45pm
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May 4, 2011 2:47 PM
queencitybuckeye;759636 wrote:We'll have to agree to disagree. My experience in dealing with powerful people has apparently not been the same as yours. The ones I know don't give a damn about what the mediocre majority thinks.

touche'...GO BUCKS!!!
May 4, 2011 2:47pm
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May 4, 2011 3:11 PM
Ty Webb;759614 wrote:OK...let me ask a question to all you OSU fans who don't want him fired

If this was say Les Miles or Nick Saban,would you feel the same way?? I think not

i wouldn't want miles fired for this. but as a dolphins fan i always wish saban ill whenever possible.
May 4, 2011 3:11pm
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May 15, 2011 8:30 AM
looks like JT isn't going anywhere without a fight...

http://www.toledoblade.com/Ohio-State/2011/05/15/Tressel-ready-to-fight-for-his-job.html

According to conversations with others in the past week, Tressel’s intentions, like it or not, are to stay with his players and continue what he sees as his mission at Ohio State.
May 15, 2011 8:30am
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May 15, 2011 12:36 PM
"as his mission" hahahah
May 15, 2011 12:36pm
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May 15, 2011 1:54 PM
Tobias Fünke;768589 wrote:"as his mission" hahahah

why is that funny?
May 15, 2011 1:54pm
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May 15, 2011 10:17 PM
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May 15, 2011 11:03 PM
I can't believe how many of you missed the joke.
May 15, 2011 11:03pm