Ohio State University has forfeited all their 2010 football wins. Also they vacated their share of the Big 10 championship, and the win over Arkansas in the 2011 Sugar Bowl.
Chicago Tribune
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Responding to the NCAA’s investigation of a memorabilia-for-cash scandal that cost former head coach Jim Tressel is job and led to star quarterback Terrelle Pryor leaving school, the university also said Friday it is waiving a $250,000 fine imposed on Tressel and changing his resignation to a retirement. The move contradicts a comment university President Gordon Gee made last month when he said Tressell “will pay the fine.” Read more
Can’t say that I’m surprised. It’s deserved. It still sucks though.
From a Penn St fan, it couldn’t happen to a nicer school.
Big deal … it’s a ploy to avoid the NCAA hammer … well, assuming it has the guts to swing it.
The hammer will come down, as Ohio St is one of the most recognized football schools along with LSU, USC, Notre Dame etc., etc
Bet Michigan is jerking off……the huge rivalry and all…..
I’m sure they are, and loving every minute of it too.
They’re enjoying it for now. They won’t so much when the Buckeyes whup their asses again this year.
Time will only tell what kind of season they will have.