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Jim Tressel Scout.com Headlines:
How Long Will Tressel Last?
Jim Tressel's reign at Ohio State might not last as long as you think.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Oct 3, 2007
Q & A - Jim Tressel
Ohio State Head Coach talks about his team, Willingham, and the pressures of competing in Husky Stad
-by Scout.com Sep 10, 2007
Spring Game Highlights - Courtesy WSYX-TV ABC 6
Video highlights of OSU spring game -- special thanks to WSYX-TV ABC 6 out of Columbus
-by BuckeyeSports.com Apr 25, 2005
Bucknotes
Dave Biddle's column hits on a number of topics.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Apr 14, 2005
Tressel Hosts Spring Preview Luncheon
Ohio State's yearly event benefits the Alzheimer's Association.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Apr 6, 2005
Tressel Tackles Several Issues
Ohio State head coach breaks down the 2005 Buckeyes as they head into spring.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Mar 29, 2005
The Mr. Football Jinx?
Bucknuts takes a look at the history of the Mr. Football award.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Mar 16, 2005
Bucknotes 2/24
Dave Biddle's column hits on a wide range of topics.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Feb 24, 2005
More Comments From Tressel
Ohio State head coach discusses Ira Guilford's status, the coaching change, and more.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Feb 22, 2005
ESPN's Corso Visits With Bucknuts
Veteran ESPN analyst/broadcaster gives his thoughts on OSU and more.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Feb 11, 2005
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Jim Tressel
Position: C
Date of Birth: 12/05/1952
Birthplace: Mentor,  OH
College: Ohio State


Biography:
When John Cooper was dismissed as the head coach of the Ohio State football team in January 2001, Youngstown State head coach Jim Tressel (left, Allsport photo) did not immediately come to mind as the prime candidate. After all, Coach Tressel was a Division I-AA coach, and most fans were looking for a marquee name to come fill the spot. But as it turned out, Coach Tressel was chosen to be the best man for the job. Loved in the Youngstown area and revered by the coaching community across the state, Coach Tressel brings a true Ohio flavor to the OSU head coaching position.

Notes:

  • Won national titles at Youngstown State in 1991, 1993, 1994, and 1997
  • Six-time Ohio Coach of the Year and Won National Coach of the Year honors in 1991 and 1994 from the American Football Coaches Association and was 1993, 1994 and 1997 Chevrolet National Coach of the Year
  • Has been in college coaching since 1975... has spend time as an assistant at Akron, Miami (OH), Syracuse, and Ohio State
  • Compiled a 142-62-2 record at YSU, including a run of 103-27-2 in the 90s
  • Born Dec. 5, 1952 in Mentor, OH, spent most of his childhood living in Berea, OH
  • Father was a football coach at Baldwin-Wallace as well as Mentor HS and Massillon HS
  • Played football from 1971-1974 at Baldwin-Wallace
  • Has two sons and two daughters