OSU’s Jim Tressel Resignation and Luke Fickell Hiring Draws Big Twitter Response on Memorial Day – Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel’s resignation is capturing the attention of the Twitterverse this Memorial Day 2011. Three of the top 10 trending topics in the United States are related to the big college football news. (This story continues here)
Luke Fickell: OSU Interim Coach Fickell Will Keep Buckeyes in Big Ten Contention – Buckeyes Interim Coach Luke Fickell Should Be Up To Challenge With Jim Tressel’s resignation at Ohio State, Luke Fickell becomes the interim head coach for the 2011 season. Fickell was already due to coach the first five games of the year while Tressel served his suspension for lying to the NCAA. Fickell has served as co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach under Tressel since 2005. He’s … (This story continues here)
OSU players, alums react to Tressel resignation – COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) As others labeled him a cheater and likened him to President Richard Nixon, Ohio State fans stood by Jim Tressel on Monday as the coach resigned amid an NCAA investigation into the football program. (This story continues here)
OSU Coach Tressel resigns – OSU press release: The Ohio State University announced today that it has accepted the resignation of Jim Tressel as head coach of its football program. Luke Fickell will serve as interim head coac… (This story continues here)
CFT: OSU doesn’t have to pay Tressel anything – Following up on the original Associated Press story , Rusty Miller writes that Tressel’s contract with Ohio State very clearly states that The Vest “shall not be entitled to receive any further compensation or benefits under this agreement [his contract]” if he were to resign — which he did. (This story continues here)
CFT: OSU’s Pryor facing inquiry for cars, benefits – As if a bad day for Jim Tressel and Ohio State couldn’t get any worse, there is now another report coming from the Columbus Dispatch today — this time with quarterback Terrelle Pryor, once again, in the crosshairs. (This story continues here)
OSU-bound Devin Smith: Tressel resignation ‘shocking’ – Like any number of teenagers, Devin Smith was spending Memorial Day morning watching television. However, what would come across his screen Monday morning wasn’t what he expected to see. (This story continues here)
CFT: Meyer shrugs off OSU speculation … not – As expected, the current ESPN college football analyst has released a statement that addresses both the speculation swirling around his potential candidacy as well as his admiration for the man he may ultimately replace on the sidelines. (This story continues here)
OSU coach Jim Tressel resigns amid NCAA probe – Beleaguered Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel has resigned effective immediately, the Columbus Dispatch reported Monday. Assistant coach Luke Fickell will act as interim coach all next season. (This story continues here)
Answering some of the key questions surrounding OSU football without Jim Tressel: Doug Lesmerises – Questions and answers in the aftermath of Jim Tressel’s resignation on Monday. (This story continues here)
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