Jim Tressel, Ohio State’s head football coach, has resigned, according to the university.
The Ohio State University announced Monday it has accepted the resignation of Tressel as head coach of its football program.
Luke Fickell will serve as interim head coach for the 2011-2012 football season.
Recruitment for a new head coach — which is expected to include external and internal candidates — will not commence until the conclusion of the 2011-2012 season.
Tressel was to go before the NCAA Committee on Infractions in an Aug. 12 hearing in Indianapolis, Ind.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT:
Dear University Colleagues and Friends:
Today, the University is announcing Jim Tressel’s resignation as head coach of the University’s football program. Luke Fickell will serve as interim head coach for the 2011-2012 football season. Recruitment for a new head coach – which is expected to include external and internal candidates – will not commence until the conclusion of the 2011-2012 season.
Throughout all we do at the University, we have one set of standards and one overarching mission. As we move forward, the University’s enduring public purposes and its tradition of excellence continue to guide our actions.
Sincerely,
E. Gordon Gee
President
It’s a sad day in Buckeye land. Tressel we love ya man. Thanks for the memories.
why would you even fire tressel or let him resign this is crap.he is the best thing that ever happened to this university