NCAA denies Ohio State appeal; Tressel says he would accept 5-game suspension

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Tressel has increased his game suspension from 2 games to 5 games............

Ohio State and football coach Jim Tressel announced tonight that he would accept a five-game suspension for his role in the scandal that brought major NCAA violations to OSU's door.

The announcement came moments after the NCAA denied Ohio State's appeal to reduce the five-game suspensions of five football players for selling memorabilia and accepting discounts on tattoos, a violation of the NCAA extra benefits rule.

Tressel had been suspended for two games and fined $250,000 by the university for his own violations, which came to light last week. A source told The Dispatch that it was his decision to increase his suspension to five games; his fine will remain the same.

"While we are disappointed that our appeal request was denied, we respect the NCAA and accept its ruling," Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said in a statement. "The players are sorry for the disappointment they have caused, will learn from their mistakes, and will strive to earn the confidence and support of everyone associated with the university through their future conduct."

"The university remains steadfast in its commitment to continually improve the compliance education process," said John Bruno, faculty representative to the OSU athletic department and the Big Ten. "We believe that we do a good job in educating our more than 900 student-athletes, but we strive to do better to help them make good decisions."

 

[seismicmike]

Here's a question: what does being suspended for a game mean? Does that mean that he can't be in the stadium/on the sideline during the game, or does it include the week prior including practices, game planning, etc?

I'm worried about Michigan State now.

 

[seismicmike]

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel's suspension really isn't equal to that of his players - ESPN

I'd get pissed a how ridiculous this is, but it's ESPiN.... what do you expect, eh?

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Here's a question: what does being suspended for a game mean? Does that mean that he can't be in the stadium/on the sideline during the game, or does it include the week prior including practices, game planning, etc?

Coach Tressel's suspension means on Saturday (Game Day) he cannot be in contact with anyone associated with the program or be on campus. He will be free to be at practice and team functions throughout the week.

 

[louts8wings]

you think he will be a b dubs or something to watch the game??