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geno

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Here's the SI story on Tressell.......

Posted: Monday May 30, 2011 8:50PM ; Updated: Monday May 30, 2011 9:48PM
SI investigation reveals eight-year pattern of violations under Tressel Story Highlights
Since 2002 at least 28 OSU players are alleged to have traded or sold memorabilia
Ex-Buckeye tells SI he and 'at least 20 others' swapped memorabilia for tattoos
Source tells SI that four Ohio State players traded memorabilia for marijuana

PRINT EMAIL FACEBOOK DIGG RSS SHARE By George Dohrmann with David Epstein


The June 6, 2011, edition of Sports Illustrated
Gary A. Vasquez/USPresswire

This story appears in the June 6 edition of Sports Illustrated. To purchase a digital version of the magazine, go here.

The character traits that have made Jim Tressel a successful football coach and a beloved figure in Ohio are numerous and frequently cited. Former NFL coach Tony Dungy has praised Tressel's "integrity" and said he is the kind of man you'd want your son to play for. Eddie DeBartolo, the former 49ers owner, has said that Tressel's "steady" demeanor and knack for relating to young men reminded him of Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/magazine/05/30/jim.tressel/index.html#ixzz1NtWlgWzP
 

YCBJ Frog

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Wow! Eddie DiBartolo is quoted as a character reference in this. The writer didn't do his homework considering the fact that DiBartolo was forced to give up control of his franchise because he bribed a governor for a casino contract, which only came to light because he made a stink when he didn't get the contract.
 
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