Ohio State football coach, Jim Tressel, knowingly let football players continue playing football for the entire 2010 season, after reading an email saying some players may have been given improper benefits for selling memorabilia.
“I thought the email was a joke. These kids receive thousands of dollars in scholarships, living expenses, food stipends, monthly allowances, etc., but it’s not okay for them to sell their personal property for some tattoos? I X’d out of the email and enjoyed a good laugh,” said Tressel after reported allegations that he knew about the players wrong doing without giving them repercussions.
The rule against selling gear while playing in the NCAA is a relatively new one. It was created after nine football players at the University of Georgia were caught selling championship rings and a jersey on eBay in 2003. ESPN.com college reporter Mark Schlabach, University of Georgia Alum, has no mercy for Tressel.
“Despite leading the Buckeyes to seven Big Ten titles, the 2002 BCS national championship, ’04 & ’06 Fiesta Bowl victories, 2010 Rose Bowl win, and 2011 Sugar Bowl win, this guy still can’t win a big game and is a cheater,” said Schlabach. “How can you let these kids keep playing football, when you know they should be sitting on the bench thinking about what they did?”
“These kids are here to go to school and play football, but next time I hear about Terrelle Pryor selling a towel that was used to wipe off his sweat, I’ll be sure to report it, so he will sit out a few games,” said Tressel.
No comments:
Post a Comment