Category Archives: Jim Tressel

Meeting Jim Tressel

Tonight I had the honor of meeting my favorite coach of all-time, Jim Tressel.  Our meeting occurred at the Browns Training Facility as part of a fundraiser for the Berea Education Foundation.  My parents bought me a ticket to the event as a gift about … Continue reading

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Jim Tressel’s OSU Career By The Numbers

JT’s final OSU stats: 106 wins to 22 losses in 10 seasons.  1 National Championship.  7 Big Ten titles.  7 top 5 finishes.  9-1 vs. Michigan.  5-3 in BCS games, including wins in the Rose, Fiesta, and Sugar Bowls.  66-14 in Big Ten games. … Continue reading

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The Streak is Over

Takeaways from Ohio State’s 31-26 victory over Arkansas last night in the Sugar Bowl: -The losing streak to the SEC is officially OVER.   Tressel has now beaten the SEC, Pac-10, Big 12, Big East, plus Notre Dame in BCS games.  Overall … Continue reading

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Buckeyes Back on Top

This week I have been in Buckeye football heaven.  On Dec. 31st, to my very pleasant surpise, I received a note in the mail from Coach Jim Tressel.  Yes, you read correctly.  His message, typed on a beautiful scarlet greeting card with … Continue reading

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The Man, The Myth, The Legend: Jim Tressel

Jim Tressel is a sparkling 92-21 with six Big Ten titles and a National Championship as the head coach and leader of Ohio State.  He’s popularized the sweater vest and idealizes Midwestern values.  He’s made OSU fans as proud as can be for the past 9 … Continue reading

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