Sorry about the lack of posting last week. I was in Wisconsin and then I fell ill during my time there.
Feeling ill might characterize the state of Ohio State fans. But consider the good news Buckeye fans. Things can only become better.
Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor made a good decision last week and resigned from the program. Pryor was set to miss the first five games of his senior season anyway due to the famous tattoo incident. With more controversy swirling regarding his association with car dealers, Pryor declared an ‘uncle.” He decided to explore opportunities at the next level.
How that will play out is anybody’s guess, but it’s a good thing for Ohio State. The Buckeyes are like a player with a badly injured knee. Instead of trying to continue to play with many distractions, Ohio State is the now the beneficiary of a surgery. First coach Jim Tressel resigned and now Pryor. The healing may take a long time, but the necessary steps have occurred.
By the way Buckeye fans, there is still an outstanding quarterback available for one season. Russell Wilson could make fans forgot about strife off the field with his play on the field.
The problem is that Wilson will probably have many suitors. I can guarantee that if he ended up at Wisconsin, Ohio State and other Big Ten Conference schools won’t enjoy it.
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Ohio State's Jim Tressel Gone: Who's Next to Fall for Buckeyes?
It’s seems there is plenty of blame to go around Columbus, Ohio these days. After Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel resigned on Monday, you wonder if there are other dominoes ready to fall.
Reports are now out about an independent investigation regarding Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor. It seems Pryor has allegedly had several relationships with car dealers in the past and has allegedly driven various cars. Pryor, a senior this fall, is in definite hot water and you wonder if he will compete at all this fall. He is already suspended for the first five games due to the famous tattoo incident that raised its ugly head late 2010.
Some are calling for the heads of Ohio State President Gordon Gee and athletic director Gene Smith. Both men seemed in full support of Tressel until his announcement yesterday. Many thought the two Ohio State leaders should have fired Tressel long ago.
My gut feeling is Gee will keep his job. He is well respected in the academic community and is credited with taking The Ohio State University to greater heights. Gee created controversy during last football season however, when he accused the TCU football program of playing little sisters of the poor. He later apologized. Maybe the guy should stick solely to academics and fundraising.
Smith might not survive this mess. I suspect the media will continue to pound on Smith for his direction during this unprecedented time in Ohio State athletics. He is the boss and the boss is looking bad.
Of course, we haven’t heard the final report from the NCAA. If that thing is really ugly, the Buckeyes may want to clean house.
Reports are now out about an independent investigation regarding Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor. It seems Pryor has allegedly had several relationships with car dealers in the past and has allegedly driven various cars. Pryor, a senior this fall, is in definite hot water and you wonder if he will compete at all this fall. He is already suspended for the first five games due to the famous tattoo incident that raised its ugly head late 2010.
Some are calling for the heads of Ohio State President Gordon Gee and athletic director Gene Smith. Both men seemed in full support of Tressel until his announcement yesterday. Many thought the two Ohio State leaders should have fired Tressel long ago.
My gut feeling is Gee will keep his job. He is well respected in the academic community and is credited with taking The Ohio State University to greater heights. Gee created controversy during last football season however, when he accused the TCU football program of playing little sisters of the poor. He later apologized. Maybe the guy should stick solely to academics and fundraising.
Smith might not survive this mess. I suspect the media will continue to pound on Smith for his direction during this unprecedented time in Ohio State athletics. He is the boss and the boss is looking bad.
Of course, we haven’t heard the final report from the NCAA. If that thing is really ugly, the Buckeyes may want to clean house.
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