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As you all have heard, Jim Tressel resigned Monday morning after a cloud of NCAA infractions and violations. The NCAA is currently investigating whether Ohio State quarterback Terelle Pryor recieved cars and other benefits during his first three years with the Buckeyes. 28 players are also involved in a scandal, which consists of the players selling memorabilia for tattoos. Tressel did not initially report this activity, adding to his list of infractions with the NCAA.
In this case, it comes down to the player having the coach's back and the coach having the player's back. I think Tressel was willing to throw himself into the line of fire for his players. There is no way he thought he could get away with all of this. He knew it would all catch up to him sooner or later. While the NCAA frowns upon it, he took the bullet for his players. While I do think covering up for his players is commendable, it is not defendable in my opinion. You have to coach and play fair.
Bottom line: There are so many coaches out there doing the same things as Tressel, they just have not been caught yet. Their time will come, and their reputation will be tainted. Speaking of reputation, where will Tressel's career go from here? Will another big time football school pounce on him or shy away because of his "baggage?" I think he will step on the field again with a major conference.
Tressel leaves behind a 106-22 record at Ohio State.
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