Several Months ago I asked the question Is Jim Tresse's job safe? So did the press."Asked if he considered firing Tressel, Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee said then: “No, are you kidding? Let me just be very clear: I’m just hopeful the coach doesn’t dismiss me.
Today we got that answer, no it was not. Shocking Buckeye Nation, Jim Tressel has resigned as coach of the Ohio State Football program. Even though it comes as a shock, it had to be anticipated.
I never felt a self imposed 5 game benching of Tressel was going to satisfy the NCAA. Tressel just crossed to many lines. The NCAA was generous to the Buckeyes when they allowed the players involved in tattoo gate to play in their BCS Bowl. But when it became apparent Tressel knew far more than he let on and began a cover up, it was just a matter of time before Tressel would be forced to resign or Ohio State would have to fire the legendary coach. Today was the day.
Obviously this was not a spur of the moment thing nor will Ohio State miss a beat by having to do a job search for a new coach. Athletic Director Gene Smith has things well in hand. “We look forward to refocusing the football program on doing what we do best—representing this extraordinary university and its values on the field, in the classroom, and in life,” Smith said in a statement Monday. “We look forward to supporting Luke Fickell in his role as our football coach. We have full confidence in his ability to lead our football program.”
After 10 years at the helm, Tressel leaves Ohio State with a record of 106-22-0 and eight BCS Bowl Game appearances.
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