Analysis of the 2011 Jim Tressel scandal at Ohio State. How Tresselgate unfolded, Tressel's lies to the NCAA, and why his tenure with the Buckeyes was over.
Originally published March 2011.
This opinion piece examines the Jim Tressel scandal at Ohio State that became known as "Tresselgate." The article analyzes Tressel's pattern of NCAA violations dating back to Youngstown State, his lies about Terrelle Pryor's tattoo-for-memorabilia scheme, and predicts his eventual resignation. Features the infamous sweater vest commentary and Ted Sarniak "mentor" controversy.
This was referenced in this BleacherReport article