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Continuing the Ohio St. theme: Tressel's legacy to OSU fans?
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:22 pm
How do OSU fans regard Tressel now that he's been gone a few years?
The guy dominated the Big 10, owned Michigan, won the NC in dramatic fashion against one of the GOAT teams in only his second yr, perennial top 5 or 10 finishes, 4-3 in BCS games, ended his career with BCS wins over Oregon and Arky (getting the SEC/speed monkey off his back).
He was also pretty conservative, which seemed to cost OSU several games they could've won. Things seemingly got stale, even though his record was great start to finish.
He left unceremoniously, but OSU managed to get the one attainable coach better than him. Things obviously ended well regardless.
Also, how would you react if, when eligible, he were to go to a Big 10 rival like Nebraska?
The guy dominated the Big 10, owned Michigan, won the NC in dramatic fashion against one of the GOAT teams in only his second yr, perennial top 5 or 10 finishes, 4-3 in BCS games, ended his career with BCS wins over Oregon and Arky (getting the SEC/speed monkey off his back).
He was also pretty conservative, which seemed to cost OSU several games they could've won. Things seemingly got stale, even though his record was great start to finish.
He left unceremoniously, but OSU managed to get the one attainable coach better than him. Things obviously ended well regardless.
Also, how would you react if, when eligible, he were to go to a Big 10 rival like Nebraska?
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Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:27 pm to mattz1122
I still love the guy. I wouldn't want to see him coach at another B1G school, but also don't think he ever will. He's got a good gig right now and is getting up there in age.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:29 pm to mattz1122
Everyone still loves Tressel for the most part. Shouldn't have happened and that is partially his fault. Him being so conservative was annoying, but he would definitely surprise you like he did 4th and 1 against purdue in 2001.
He was a great coach, but could not hold Urban's jock with ruthless recruiting. Tressel could recruit, look at Pryor, but Urban is on another level.
I don't think Tressel would actually go to a team that played Ohio State. He isn't that kind of guy and has that kind of respect for more than just Ohio State, but the state of Ohio.
He was a great coach, but could not hold Urban's jock with ruthless recruiting. Tressel could recruit, look at Pryor, but Urban is on another level.
I don't think Tressel would actually go to a team that played Ohio State. He isn't that kind of guy and has that kind of respect for more than just Ohio State, but the state of Ohio.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:30 pm to mattz1122
Some coaches are effective because they understand football at a different level and are able to out coach the majority of their opponents.
Some coaches are effective because they genuinely care about their players, therefore getting said players to give their all every Saturday.
Tressel, in my opinion, is that special coach that embodies both of those qualities. I have more respect for Jim Tressel than any other living coach, even taking into account the violations he committed. Of course, I even give him credit for not trying to drag down the OSU administration when they threw him under the bus.
Some coaches are effective because they genuinely care about their players, therefore getting said players to give their all every Saturday.
Tressel, in my opinion, is that special coach that embodies both of those qualities. I have more respect for Jim Tressel than any other living coach, even taking into account the violations he committed. Of course, I even give him credit for not trying to drag down the OSU administration when they threw him under the bus.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:55 pm to mattz1122
I love Tress and the legacy he left. One of the best coaches in the history of a storied program.
People will focus on the ending but it is what it is, and it cost him his job.
ETA: Getting urban as a replacement definitely softens the blow of the whole tattoo scandal though.
People will focus on the ending but it is what it is, and it cost him his job.
ETA: Getting urban as a replacement definitely softens the blow of the whole tattoo scandal though.
This post was edited on 1/14/15 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:57 pm to mattz1122
In Tressel we trust
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:59 pm to mattz1122
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He was also pretty conservative, which seemed to cost OSU several games they could've won.
I think this is overblown. He was conservative when he had mediocre quarterback play.
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