Ohio State Scandal (Part 3 of 5): Jim Tressel Should Be Banned for 5 Years

Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel knows more about NCAA investigations then former USC coach Pete Carroll, which is not something to be proud of. 
Tressel announced his resignation on the morning of Monday, May 30 amidst allegations he withheld information about potential NCAA violations. Tressel exchanged e-mails with Chris Cicero, a former Buckeye walk-on, in April 2010 about five of his players selling memorabilia at a Columbus tattoo parlor. The players included star quarterback Terrelle Pryor, running back Dan “Boom” Herron, and wide receiver Devier Posey.
The NCAA opened an independent investigation on Pryor shortly after Tressel’s resignation. Tuesday night, Pryor announced he would not return to Ohio State for his senior season.
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