OSU Freshman Proudly Sporting 'JT' Wristbands

Just days after fall practice began for the very new Ohio State football team, possible allegations against the program are already surfacing. Freshman players have been wearing wristbands in honor of the recently canned Buckeye coach Jim Tressel.

First of all-why in the hell is anyone, especially members of the football team, wearing wristbands to support the coach that helped to cause the revoking of all the team's victories, including in the Sugar Bowl over Arkansas, during the 2010 season. Not to mention, the one that brought the anything-but-promising future look to the Buckeye football team.

These black bands, stamped with Jim Tressel's initials in red, costed 15 dollars a piece. 15 dollars for a wristband? I haven't heard of a ripoff like that since the last time I went to the gas station.

And the best part? The person selling the football players these wristbands is an employee of The Ohio State University. Yes, he works for the school.

The players were reimbursed their money after the school found out that the NCAA compliance began looking into the story. OSU goes before the NCAA committee on August 12 for obvious previous infractions. This story might give the NCAA the idea that they still fully support the coach that they forced out in late May.

Interim head coach Luke Fickell claims he was not aware it was an OSU employee that sold his new players the hot new merchandise. What a good start for Luke, already lying to the media before his first season even begins.

This just in, Michigan Fans...Rich Rod wristbands are for sale in Ann Arbor!

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I bet he wishes he was sporting  maize
 and blue on signing day in 2008. 

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Terrelle Pryor's career at Ohio State, which started with so much promise and potential, came to an abrupt and scandal-ridden end. The Ohio State quarterback announced through his attorney Tuesday that he would not play for the Buckeyes this season. He had already been suspended for the first five games for breaking NCAA rules by accepting improper benefits from the owner of a tattoo parlor. "In the best interests of my teammates, I've made the decision to forgo my senior year of football at The Ohio State University," Pryor said in a statement issued the image of Buckeyes football. James said entering the next NFL supplemental draft is Pryor's "desire." But James acknowledged labor uncertainty could lead to consideration of the Canadian Football League or working with a personal quarterback coach first. James said Pryor told him of the decision within the hour and that Pryor said it was "in the best interest of my teammates."The Cleveland Plain Dealer first reported Pryor's announcement.The NCAA is looking into all aspects of Ohio State's once-glittering program, from cash and tattoos to players, cars deals for athletes and other potential violations. Pryor's announcement comes just eight days after Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel was forced to resign for knowing about the players' improper benefits but not telling any of his superiors.

Shouldn't this decision have been made months ago? I mean at this point what is integrity? Did a verbal commitment to a lying coach really mean anything? Dude coulda got drafted and none of this scandal would mean anything. Now what? Toting guns like Maurice Clarett or straight to the USFL? Either way, there is nothing prestigious in his near future. I hope pushing around miracle whips was worth it, bro.

Tressel Resigns From Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Monday morning was not much of a holiday for national football media as news came out that Jim Tressel resigned as head coach of The Ohio State University. Luke Fickell will serve as the head coach for 2011-12 and a new head permanent head coach will be in place for the 2012 season.

"In consultation with the senior leadership of the Board of Trustees, I have been actively reviewing matters attendant to our football program, and I have accepted Coach Tressel's resignation," said Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee. "The University's enduring public purposes and its tradition of excellence continue to guide our actions."

The Buckeyes are in the middle of a NCAA investigation that stemmed from the illegal trade of merchandise for discounted tattoos that resulted in several suspensions including a five game one for Tressel himself. The depth of the investigation has deepened with car sales getting a watchful eye from the NCAA as well.


Monday morning proved to be the end of the era when Tressel decided to call it a career with the Buckeyes.

Well, well, well. Look who has the dirtiest program in the nation. I'm actually surprised he stepped down this fast. This asshole is so fucking smug, I really thought he would take this to court. Really make a huge deal about it. Probably cry in front of the camera and blame the media. "Just don't take it out on the kids", he'd plead. But, no. He actually did what a real man would and accepted responsibility for his actions. Very uncharacteristic, Jim.

And excuse me, Thad Matta, is there anything you'd like to say before your entire athletic department is investigated? Any particular reason you've been getting the top players in the nation every year, and they only stay a year or two before they bounce for the pros? I believe I brought this to light back in mid February...hmmm. I digress. I just love watching this whole program implode.