Published: Thu, June 11, 2015 @ 12:08 a.m. Boardman native Dials also selected By ED PUSKAS epuskas@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jim Tressel was enshrined in Youngstown State’s Hall of Fame in 2013. In January, he was voted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Finally, on Wednesday, Ohio State announced that the former coach of the Buckeyes and Penguins — and current YSU president — has been voted into OSU’s Athletics Hall of Fame. The reaction at home? “My daughter told me today, ‘I think you’re about out of Halls of Fames now,’” Tressel said Wednesday night. “I don’t think you ever get used to that kind of honor. It makes you reflect on all the players, coaches, equipment managers, trainers, fans and bands you’ve been around. It reminds me of how blessed I’ve been over the years to be in some great situations.” Tressel coached the Buckeyes from 2001-10 and was 94-21. His teams played in nine bowl games (seven BCS games) and won 10 or more games six times, including 2002, when Ohio State won the national championship. Tressel and former Boardman High School and Buckeyes basketball star Terence Dials are part of of OSU’s 14-member Class of 2015. Twelve former athletes and two coaches will be inducted on Sept. 18 at a dinner and then recognized the next day during the Buckeyes’ game against Northern Illinois at Ohio Stadium. The kickoff time for that game has yet to be determined. YSU hosts Saint Francis (Pa.) at 4 p.m. on Sept. 19. “It would be great if it’s a noon game,” said Tressel, who hopes to be able to get back to Youngstown that afternoon. “I’m going to try to work it out…
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